Upcoming events:
Alimentaria 2010 its most international edition
22 March 2010 / 26 March 2010
Gran Via 2 Exhibition Centre
Alimentaria is the most important international food and beverages exhibition in Spain and one of the leading international events of this type. Its eighteenth edition will be held 22-26 March 2010 at Fira de Barcelona. The show will present the latest products from the international food and beverage industry, distribution channels and consumer tastes.
Alimentaria 2010 expects to bring together 5,000 leading food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, and anticipates that close to 160,000 professional buyers from more than 155 countries will attend. Once again, Alimentaria will be the international economic stage for the food and beverage industry and trade.
The event is committed to its successful and pioneering structure, which divides the exhibition space into sectors: 13 shows organised by product family. In addition, Alimentaria will once again offer an extensive programme of innovation- and research-related activities. 85% of the Spanish food and beverage industry is expected to attend the event, with more than 95,000 m2 dedicated to exhibition space and associated activities.
Alimentaria 2010 concentrate all its shopping and activities in the halls of the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, in response to "repeated requests from exhibitors and visitors, and assuming a realistic set to the current economic climate," says J. Antonio Valls, director of lounge and deputy general director of the organization Alimentaria Exhibitions.
Product Areas
Alimentaria has succeeded in combining being a macro exhibition with the utmost specialisation of its exhibition space, thanks largely to its dedicated shows, which make it easier for professionals to visit and do business. The entire food and beverage industry is represented in Alimentaria 2010’s thirteen product shows and the two pavilions organised by place of origin.
Numerous activities
The exhibition presents an extensive programme of associated activities, enabling visitors to enjoy this enormous variety: conferences and scientific activities which allow us to explore trends in the sector, new market opportunities and new business opportunities. Alimentaria 2010 will also include the 8th International Food Forum, the 8th International Congress on the Mediterranean Diet, Innoval and the various International Projects.
In addition, Alimentaria will present entertainment and educational activities with top experts in each area, as well as Spain, the Country of 100 Cheeses; Vinorum; Spain, Land of Oils; The Spain of Cured Iberian Meat Products; BCN Vanguardia, the Barcelona International Gastronomy Conference, etc.
Alimentaria 2010 Brochure (PDF 4 Mb)
