Alimentaria is the most important international food and beverages exhibition in Spain and one of the world’s leading events of this type.

5,000 companies and close to 150,000 professional visitors speak for the success of Alimentaria.

Alimentaria 2010 is preparing for its most international edition

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 150,000 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 organized by product family. In addition, Alimentaria will once again offer an extensive program 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.

Product Areas

Alimentaria has succeeded in combining being a macro exhibition with the utmost specialization 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 organized by place of origin.

Numerous activities

The exhibition presents an extensive program 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 of 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.

Shows

Alimentaria is divided into thirteen single-theme shows, each one specializing in a food product family. In addition, there are the Spanish Regional Pavilion and the International Pavilion, which represent participants grouped by place of origin. The show is therefore noteworthy for its division into sectors, making it a pioneer in establishing the Alimentaria model, a benchmark for food and beverage trade shows around the world.

Congelexpo: Fozen products

Expobebidas: Soft drinks, mineral waters, beers, ciders and musts

Expoconser: Meat & allied products

Intercarn: Meat & dairy products

Olivaria: Olive oil

Interpesca: Seafood, aquaculture & farmed fish products

Intervin: Wines and spirits

Multiproducto: Food products in general

Mundidulce: Sweets, biscuits & confectionery

Restaurama: Food & hospitality products and services

Vegefruit: Fresh fruit & vegetables

Ecological & Organic Food: The ecological & organic food show

Autonomous Communities Pavilion: Group participations from Spain’s Autonomous Communities

International Pavilion: Group participations from abroad

Location

In response to repeated requests from Alimentaria exhibitors and visitors, for the first time, the show will opt for concentration at its next edition. The event will be held in Fira Barcelona’s modern Gran Via venue, occupying this entire facility, which is localed in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. An ideal setting for one of the most important food and beverage industry trade shows in the world.

ALIMENTARIA 2010  ·  Web: www.alimentaria-bcn.com  ·  Contact e-mail: alimentaria-bcn@alimentaria.com