| Alimentaria Barcelona - International Food and Drinks Exhibition |
| Concept |
Alimentaria Barcelona the most important International Food and Drinks Exhibition in Spain and one of the world’s premier shows.
The event’s division into sectors, its innovative, creative and dynamic atmosphere, its professional spirit and its international prominence represent the keys to its success. |
| Exhibition dates and timetable |
26-29 March. From 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. |
| Contact e-mail |
alimentaria-bcn@alimentaria.com |
| Exhibitor profile |
Manufacturing, distribution, import and export companies of the following products:
Varied food; Water, Soft drink, beer, must and cider; Preserves and semi-preserves products; Meat and meat products; Dairy products and derivates; Fish and seafood, aquacultures and farmed fish products; Wine and spirits; Frozen foods; Sweets, biscuits and confectionery products; Olive oil and vegetable oil; Bakery products, cakes, pastries and ice cream; Fresh fruits and vegetables; Organic food; Food and hospitality products and services: logistics and distribution, professional uniforms, intermediaries channel (cash and carry, groups of wholesalers and logistic operators), pre-prepared foods, Food vending, Frozen dough, Food Service equipment, Fresh-cut & ready-to-eat products, Food franchises, Bakery & pastry equipment, disposable products, IT solutions, decor and design. |
| Visitor profile |
Food distribution in general, import and export of food and beverages, Chains and purchasing pools, Food services, Specialists shops and other food system operators. |
| Activities |
Research and development activities
- International Congress of the Mediterranean Diet
- Innoval
- Best Pack
- Triptolemos Foundation Project
Dynamic activities
- BCN Vanguardia – International Gastronomy Congress
- Chef of the year competition
- The Spain of the 100 cheeses
- Taste & Flavours of Spain
- Fresh-cut & ready-to-eat products exhibition
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| With the support of |
- The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
- Trade and Tourism of the Catalan Autonomous Government
- ICEX – The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade
- FIAB – The Spanish Federation of Food and Beverages Industries
- AMEC – Business Industry Association
- FEAD – The Spanish Federation of Sweets Associations
- WACS – World Association of Cooks Societies
- ADDM – Association for the Development of the Mediterranean Diet
- UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
- The Consumer Goods Forum – Fusion of CIES – The Food Business Forum – with the Global CEO Forum and the Global Commerce Iniciative (GCI)
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| Number of editions |
19 |
| Frequency |
Biennial |
| Alimentaria 2010 Statistics |
| Total Exhibiting companies |
3.936 |
International exhibiting companies |
1.299 |
| Professional visitors |
140.542 |
International visitors |
35.874 |
| SNet exhibition space (m2) |
94.622 |
Participating countries |
75 | |