ABSTRACT
Healthy food productions of plant origin (PVIAS, for their Spanish acronym) particularly of fruit and vegetables, comprises a foodstuffs group of great interest due to the benefits associated with their consumption, given their vitamin, mineral and fiber content, which make their consumption essential for a healthy and balanced diet, fundamental for confronting the epidemiological situation generated by COVID-19. In this context, and with the aim of studying in greater depth (i) their main aspects, (ii) the reality of the PVIAS (from a previous wide ranging questionnaire) enabling the promotion of concrete actions on the principal necessities identified in the productive, agro-industrial and commercial links in their chains, and (iii) the diversity, quantity and quality of their consumption, the "Survey proALIM "Km 0" - Preferences in the production, agroindustry and consumption of local vegetables" was carried out. This was executed within the framework of the interinstitutional Project CIAC-940186 (INTA-AUDEAS-CONADEV) "Healthy food products of plant origin - PVIAS". The results of the survey will allow the realization of concrete actions aimed at promoting expansion in the production, agroindustry and consumption of PVIAS, principally in the area of influence of the CeRBAS region, and that these activities involve enterprises characterized by the sustainability and biodiversity of their production and focused upon the integrated use of raw materials and their added value;as well as encouraging consumers to acquire healthy eating habits that positively impact in their wellbeing, health and quality of life.