Cajamar promotes internationalization and analysis of agri-food exports at Alimentaria 2026

 

Cajamar will actively participate in Alimentaria 2026 through a technical program aimed at strengthening international competitiveness. The event, which will be held in Pavilion 2 – Grocery Foods, where Cajamar's stand 162 is located, will analyze logistical challenges, sustainability, and the performance of Spanish agri-food exports.

 

Global strategy: Gastronomy and export as driving forces

 

The core of the financial institution's participation is concentrated on two key days for the foreign trade sector. On Tuesday, March 24, the agenda will focus on promoting the Spain brand with the presentation of the plan to consolidate the Spanish gastronomy around the worldThis session will feature the participation of José Miguel Herrero, Director General of Food of the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, together with Ignacio Atance, director of the Research Department of Fundación Grupo Cajamar.

 

On the other hand, Wednesday, March 25, will be entirely dedicated to the analysis of international markets. Under the title "Performance of agri-food exports. 2025 Report", experts like Jaime Palafox y Manuel Lainez They will analyze the figures and trends in international shipments. Afterwards, a panel discussion will be held with representatives from leading firms such as Grupo Balfegó, Acesur, COVAP y Grupo Tello Alimentación will address the challenges in critical markets of Asia y África.

 

Knowledge transfer and food sustainability

 

The presence of Cajamar At the fair, the aim is to promote knowledge transfer to the industry. According to the organization, efficient resource management and innovation are the key drivers of competitiveness for companies in the sector. Horeca and the manufacturing industry.

 

The program kicks off on Monday the 23rd with an in-depth analysis of long-term food security. Sébastien Abis, Director of Club DeméterHe will present his work on the challenge of feeding the world by 2050, followed by a debate on the system's capacity to repair the planet, moderated by Roberto García, Director General of Sustainability and Agri-food Development of BCC-Grupo Cajamar.

 

Date	Main Event	Key Speakers
March 23.	Food Challenge 2050	Sébastien Abis, Francesc Reguant
March 24.	Global Spanish Gastronomy	José Miguel Herrero, Ignacio Atance
March 25.	Export Report 2025	Jaime Palafox, Manuel Lainez
March 25.	Export Sectors Roundtable	Acesur, COVAP, Balfegó, Tello

 

Innovation and digitalization: The future of Foodtech

 

The technological component will have its place on Wednesday with the presentation of the new calls for proposals. Cajamar Innova, leadered by Ricardo García LorenzoSuccess stories will be presented from disruptive companies that are transforming the value chain:

 

• Naria: Digitization and efficiency in surplus management.
• Bread FreeInnovation in biotechnology for gluten-free products.
• Food Agri Tech EuropeInstitutional relations and technological ecosystem.
• CNTA: Support for industrial R&D&I.

 

Finally, the celebration of the fair's 50th anniversary will feature a special dialogue between Eduardo Baamonde, President of Cajamar, Jorge Jordana y Toni Valls, CEO Alimentaria Exhibitions, to analyze the historical evolution of the event as a global business platform.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Cajamar in the Alimentaria industry

What are the key days for the export sector?
The days with the greatest international impact are March 24, focused on the consolidation of Spanish gastronomy, and March 25, centered on the technical analysis of exports and markets. Asia y África.

What economic reports will be presented during the event?
The "2024 Report on Restaurants and Out-of-Home Consumption" and the "2025 Report on the Behavior of Agri-food Exports" will be released, essential tools for business decision-making.

Where is the entity's activity located at the fair?
All the programming will take place at booth 162 of Pabellón 2 – Grocery Foodsconsolidating this space as the center for economic analysis and knowledge transfer of the fair.