If you have the image in your head of Monegros as an arid, desert-like and unproductive territory, erase it. Monegros is a fertile place both in terms of ideas and agri-food products.

This is how a company began with 3 honeys in Aragon and that currently offers 25 types of raw, natural and 100% pure honeys plus natural supplements, propolis, hygiene products and natural Bio cosmetics and candles,

Fernando Escanilla and José Ignacio Gimeno, both agricultural technical engineers, met 17 years ago and in 2007 they created Jalea de Luz in Monegrillo, Zaragoza.

The company Jalea de Luz is dedicated to making ‘real artisanal honeys, without manipulation’, with varieties ranging from therapeutic ones to a type of black garlic honey.

Based in Monegrillo, Jalea de Luz is committed to R&D in its products and the creation of a brand that reaches international markets.

It was thanks to the traditional beekeeping workshops organised by the Apymis Almeta Alba association.

Despite the difficulties involved, many people decide to start a professional project in the villages, key initiatives for the stability of the territories.

Several scenes from the film "Jamón, jamón" (1992) were shot in Monegrillo, a village that has been a recurring location for dramatic filming, commercials and photo shoots.

Jalea de Luz accompanies 4th year E.S.O. students from the Montes Negros Highschool in Grañén, and teachers, on a day of learning in Monegrillo.

Listen to Nacho Gimeno from Jalea de Luz talking about honey on the radio programme ‘Del Campo a la Mesa’ on RNE.