ALIMENTARIA 2026, companies from Extremadura can now register for the Barcelona trade fair

 

This strategic promotion initiative seeks to facilitate the international market research and the establishment of crucial contacts for the introduction or consolidation of Extremadura's agri-food products in various countries.

 

Comprehensive Support for Up to 20 Companies

 

The call for proposals is designed to benefit a maximum of 20 companies of the sector. The selected ones will have a individual stand within the grouped area of ​​Extremadura, in addition to receiving specialized professional advice de Extremadura Avante Advanced Services to SMEs, SLU This support will be offered before, during and after the fair, covering all aspects of your presence as co-exhibitors to maximize your participation and business results.

 

The objective is to explore the international market, as well as to establish contacts for the introduction or consolidation of the participating companies' agri-food products in different countries.

 

FOOD: A Growing Global Showcase

 

The event, which will be held from 23 al 26 March 2026 Held at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona, ​​it is recognized as one of the largest and most influential agri-food fairs in the world. It is a biennial event. FOOD & BEVERAGE It focuses on fostering and facilitating commercial operationshighlighting its strong focus on the international dimension.

 

In its previous edition (2024), the fair demonstrated vigorous growth, with a increase of 15% in the foreign offering. Of the 3.200 exhibiting companies, 900 were international, with a notable presence of Italian companies and the return of Asian firms, especially from China and Hong Kong. Furthermore, an increase was recorded in 15% in net footage participation compared to 2022.

 

The last edition also boosted business opportunities for the Horeca channel (Hospitality, Restaurants and Catering) through the merger of the exhibition offerings of Hostelco and Restaurama, thus creating the largest international platform aimed at this segment.

 

Deadline and Applications

 

The deadline for submitting applications is six business days From the date of publication in the DOE. This means that interested companies can submit their documentation starting tomorrow. Wednesday November 19Until the November 26 Wednesday of 2025, both inclusive.