About this expo
Alimentaria is a prominent international trade fair dedicated to professionals across the food, beverage, and food service industries. Recognized as one of the world's largest events for food and beverages, this biennial exhibition brings together the global gastronomy sector. The upcoming edition is scheduled to take place from March 20 to 23, 2028, at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
The event serves as a crucial platform for companies looking to expand their market reach, strengthen their brand presence, and forge valuable connections with key stakeholders. Exhibitors showcase products and services across diverse sectors, including Intercarn (meat), Interlact (dairy), Expoconser (conserves), Restaurama (food service), Fine Foods, Organic Foods, and International Pavilions, among many others. The fair emphasizes facilitating business, offering programs like the Hosted Buyers Programme and Key Buyers Programme, which led to 14,000 pre-scheduled B2B matchmaking meetings in 2026.
Alimentaria attracts a broad professional audience, including major players from distribution, Horeca, importers, and invited buyers. The visitor profile encompasses manufacturers, distributors, exporters, and professionals from the entire food industry value chain, such as large-scale distribution, food and beverage wholesalers, retail trade, catering, and lodging. With 109,600 professional visitors in 2026 and attendees from 120 countries in both 2026 and 2024, the event provides significant opportunities for networking and business development.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved and AUMA Listed international trade fair.
- Held at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona.
- Attracted 109,600 professional visitors (2026) and 3,300 exhibiting companies (2026).
- Features concurrent programs such as The Alimentaria Hub, Horeca Hub, and Innoval.
- Facilitated 14,000 pre-scheduled B2B matchmaking meetings (2026).
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does Alimentaria 2028 take place?+
Alimentaria 2028 will be held from March 20 to 23, 2028, at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
Who organizes Alimentaria?+
Alimentaria is organized by Fira de Barcelona and Alimentaria Exhibitions S.A. Alimentaria Exhibitions is a Fira de Barcelona company.
What industries and products are covered at Alimentaria?+
The event covers the food, beverage, and food service industry, featuring sectors such as meat (Intercarn), dairy (Interlact), conserves (Expoconser), food service (Restaurama), snacks, fine foods, organic foods, coffee, bakery, and international pavilions.
How can professionals attend or exhibit at Alimentaria?+
Alimentaria is open to professionals in the food, beverage, and food service industry. Exhibiting offers opportunities to open markets and connect with buyers, distributors, and Horeca. The official website, alimentaria.com, provides further information.