The Spanish meat sector will exhibit its power at Alimentaria 2024

From March 18 to 21

The meat industry, a leader in exports and food safety, is looking for new internationalization opportunities at the show.

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Intercarn , Alimentaria 's leading trade fair for business and internationalization within the Spanish meat industry , will bring together 360 companies from the sector, 10% more than in 2022, at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona from March 18 to 21. The event is consolidating its position as the largest showcase for Spanish meat and meat products, with a significant presence of international buyers.

More than 360 companies, representing 70% of the sector

The show will occupy 14.000 m2 and will have the participation of large companies such as Grupo Vall Companys, Grupo Jorge, El Pozo, Grupo Coren, Costa Brava Mediterranean Food, Noel Alimentaria, Jamones Aljomar, Costa Food Group, Grupo Norteños, BonÀrea or Companyia General Càrnia . In addition, nearly 150 small and medium-sized companies from all over the country will be present in institutional participations of autonomous communities and provinces, as well as quality seals and sectoral associations.

 

In total, Intercarn exhibitors will represent more than 70% of the sector's revenue in Spain . They will be joined by 90 international companies , 25% of the total, with significant participation from Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy.

 

Backed by its export leadership, the Spanish meat industry will seek new internationalization opportunities at Intercarn. Alimentaria 2024 expects to attract 100.000 visitors, 25% of them from abroad, and boasts a robust hosted buyer program that will bring together more than 2.200 high-level importers, distributors, and purchasing managers, primarily from China, Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, South Korea, and Mexico.

 

Beyond the trade exhibition, Intercarn will be a forum for discussion on the main challenges facing the meat industry. IRTA (Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology) will host a debate on how to produce high-quality, competitive, and more sustainable meat in the future. In addition, Intercarn and AECOC (Association of Meat Manufacturers and Distributors) will present a joint study on new purchasing and consumption habits for meat products internationally.

 

Intercarn is part of Alimentaria & Hostelco 2024, which will bring together around 3.200 exhibiting companies in 100.000 m2 net and 7 pavilions. More than 100.000 professional visitors are expected to attend, reaffirming its leadership as the main platform for promoting business, internationalization and networking.