BARCELONA, Spain, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alimentaria+Hostelco will return to the Gran Via of the Fira de Barcelona from March 23 to 26, 2026, consolidating its position as a leading platform in the food, hotel and catering value chain. In an edition marking the 50th anniversary of Alimentaria, the event will span 100,000 m² spread across seven pavilions, with international participation up 41% compared to 2024.
The show will bring together more than 3,300 companies, including nearly 1,000 from 70 countries, representing more than 30% of the total. Europe, with Poland as the featured country, as well as Asia and Latin America, will make up the strongest international presence, highlighting the event’s role as a strategic meeting point for the global industry. Confirmed international companies include KeHE, Bidfood, Bergfood, Cotswold Fayre, Sonae, PriceSmart, Walmart, GPA, La Comer, BigBasket and Alkosto.
To facilitate access to new markets and increase business opportunities, organizers have invited 1,500 major buyers and importers from 100 countries, as well as 1,200 domestic buyers, with more than 14,500 business meetings expected.
Alimentaria+Hostelco 2026 will be organized into several specialized sectors. Intercarn will once again be the largest, with 350 companies spread over 15,000 m². Other areas featured will include organic foods, Alimentaria trends and fine foods, focused on innovation; Grocery Foods, with the broadest cross-sector offering at the show; Café, Bakery & Pastry Shop, which doubles its space; as well as Interlact, Lands of Spain, Snacks, Biscuits & Confectionery, Expoconser, Restaurama and International Pavilions.
Innovation will remain a priority. The Alimentaria Hub will host 200 experts in sustainability, digitalization, food safety and emerging trends. Innoval will showcase over 300 product innovations, alongside 60 companies in the food and hospitality startup space.
The Horeca sector will occupy more than 20,000 m², bringing together 600 companies and 200 activities. The Horeca Hub will include Imagine Foodservice Europe and the new The Shift space. The Bakery & Pastry Hub and The Coffee Stage will bring together industry figures. The program will include competitions such as the First International Alimentaria Cooking Championship, sponsored by #alimentosdeespaña, the Horeca Awards and several professional championships.
Alimentaria+Hostelco, organized by Alimentaria Exhibitions, a company of the Fira de Barcelona, hopes to welcome more than 110,000 professional visitors, 25% of them international, thus reaffirming its leadership as the main platform for business, internationalization and networking.
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