A Spanish potato company, Patatas Hijolusa, has been acquired by venture capital fund, Proa Capital, for approximately €100 million. The acquisition has raised concerns among producer organizations such as Asaja, with Joaquín Pino expressing worries about the potential disruption of the market and the effects on rural jobs. Pino highlights the risks of fast economic growth and the need for social consideration in the agri-food sector, citing the negative impacts of French capital on the Spanish dairy sector as a cautionary example.