Spain’s international food fair: Alimentaria 2018
A new edition of Spain’s biannual international food and beverage trade fair, Alimentaria 2018, will take place from 16 to 19 April inclusive . This year’s edition joins another well-known trade fair, Hostelco, the equipment fair for the hotel and catering industry.
Some interesting facts
This major trade fair platform will bring together 4,500 companies, 150,000 professionals (27% of whom will be international from 70 different countries), will occupy 100,000 m2 and will attract 1,400 key buyers from 150 countries.
300 innovations will be presented, 120 conferences will be held, 35 chefs with 45 Michelin stars will be present (at Hostelco), and 150 gastronomic activities will take place.
Exhibitors at Alimentaria 2018
Exhibitors at Alimentaria 2018, one of the most important food and beverage trade fairs in Europe, cover a wide range of products and services related to food and beverages. This event, held in Barcelona, brings together companies from different segments, including fresh food, gourmet products, beverages and solutions for the food industry.
Exhibitors include both large internationally recognised brands and small and medium-sized companies looking to showcase their innovations and unique products. Trends such as sustainability, healthy eating and packaging innovation are presented, reflecting consumers’ growing interest in more responsible and nutritious products.
In addition, many exhibitors offer live tastings and demonstrations, allowing visitors to experience first-hand the quality and taste of the products. The show also serves as a meeting point for industry professionals, facilitating networking and the creation of new business opportunities.
In short, Alimentaria 2018 is a vibrant showcase for diversity and innovation in the food sector, with exhibitors representing the best of the industry both nationally and internationally.
Alimentaria 2018
Alimentaria will occupy 6 pavilions at the Gran Vía exhibition centre, bringing together food, beverage and food service companies. To facilitate the visit to the show, the exhibition is organised around 6 sectoral events:
- Food Service
- Intervin: wine industry. With the presence of Jancis Robinson, Nick Lander and Eric Asimov.
- Intercarn: meat industry
- Restaurama
- Expoconser: preserves and semi-preserves industry
- Interlac: dairy products and by-products
- Multiple Foods: with consumer products
- Premium: reserved for haute cuisine and oenology
Hostelco 2018
It will take place in Hall 8 and will share space with the Restaurama event. It will present new products, technologies and solutions in the fields of equipment and machinery for the hotel and catering industry.
The subsectors present are:
- Houseware, tableware, utensils and packaging.
- Equipment and machinery technologies for the hotel and catering industry.
- Technology, entertainment and software
- Textiles, clothing and uniforms
- Interior design, decoration, lighting and furniture
- Cleaning and laundry
- Vending
- Spa, wellness and accessories
- Bakery, ice cream and confectionery
The Hostelco Experience and the Food Experience
35 chefs with more than 45 Michelin stars will be present, among them:
- Andoni Luis Aduriz (Mugaritz, Guipúscoa)
- Fina Puigdevall (Les Cols, Girona)
- Nando Jubany (Can Jubany)
- Paco Roncero (La Terraza del Casino, Madrid)
- Mario Sandoval (Coque, Madrid)
The internationalisation of exhibitor companies at Alimentaria 2018
One of Alimentaria’s priorities this year is to promote the internationalisation of exhibitor companies and the sector as a whole.
In this sense, Alimentaria is clearly committed to a powerful programme of quality Host Buyers with a large import capacity. All of this is reinforced by a great networking tool such as the Matchmaking application, both online and mobile, which facilitates the relationship between buyers and exhibitors.
The show attracts a large number of companies from different countries, allowing exhibitors to expand their reach and explore new markets. This global approach facilitates the exchange of ideas, trends and products between food industry professionals from around the world.
Many exhibitors take the opportunity to present their products in an international context, seeking not only to increase their visibility, but also to establish business relationships with distributors, importers and retailers from other countries. The fair includes specific pavilions for the different regions, allowing visitors to discover the diversity of the world’s food supply.
In addition, internationalisation is also reflected in the presence of buyers and industry professionals of various nationalities, enriching interactions and networking. Exhibiting companies can obtain valuable information about consumer preferences and trends in other markets, which helps them to adapt their strategies and products to meet international demand.
Alimentaria 2018 is a key meeting point for the internationalisation of exhibiting companies, providing opportunities to expand their presence in the global market and foster growth in an increasingly competitive sector.
Barcelona Export’s participation
In this edition Barcelona Export has organised agendas of meetings with buyers from more than 15 different countries for its 3 clients:
- Gourmet and artisan croquettes
- Gourmet vegetable chips
- Artisanal vodka and gin distillery
We have managed to close more than 70 interviews that will take place during the 4 days of the fair.
As a complement to the pre-fair preparation service, we will accompany our clients to their stands to help them translate and negotiate on an international level.
To conclude our trade fair accompaniment service, we will follow up on each of the contacts made during the event and beforehand, in order to close as many business collaboration agreements as possible.