Alimentaria

Barcelona International Food, Beverage and Foodservice Expo (Alimentaria & Hostelco) 2026

Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2026 – Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Barcelona International Food, Beverage and Foodservice Expo (Alimentaria & Hostelco) will take place from March 23–26, 2026 at Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. The exhibition presents grocery foods, agri-food products, meat and dairy products, beverages, frozen and ready meals, bakery and confectionery, organic and plant-based foods, gourmet and delicatessen products, food processing, packaging, and HoReCa solutions. The event hosts 3,200+ exhibitors and 107,900+ visitors across 100,000 sq.m., with 50+ speakers. Organized by Alimentaria Exhibitions, the show has been held since 1976 and runs biennially. It serves as a business platform for internationalization, innovation, gastronomy, and specialization across the global food and foodservice industry.

Range of Exhibition

  • Grocery & Packaged Foods: Grocery foods, ready meals, rice, soups & pastas, legumes, sauces, spices & condiments, canned foods, preserves, pickles, snacks, biscuits & confectionery.
  • Fresh & Agri-Food Products: Fresh fruits & vegetables, agri-food products, olive oil, honey, organic foods, halal foods, plant-based foods, functional foods, free-from foods.
  • Meat & Protein Products: Meat products, raw & fermented sausages, egg products, frozen products.
  • Dairy & Refrigerated Products: Milk, cheese, butter, cream, dairy desserts.
  • Bakery, Beverage & Café Sector: Bakery & pastry, coffee, beverages, alcoholic drinks.
  • Gourmet & Specialty Foods: Gourmet & delicatessen products, salted and smoked foods.
  • Foodservice & HoReCa: HoReCa equipment and solutions, foodservice platforms, hospitality supplies.
  • Food Industry Technology: Food processing, ingredients, Industry 4.0 solutions, packaging & handling systems.

Target Audience

Food manufacturers, importers and exporters, distributors and wholesalers, supermarket and retail buyers, HoReCa operators, restaurant and catering professionals, foodservice companies, hospitality managers, industry consultants, and international trade buyers.
Event Link
Exhibitors
3200+
Area
100000 sqm
Audience
107900+
Access
Paid Ticket
Event Type
International Exhibtion
Cycle
Annually
Year Founded
1976
Language
English, Spanish
Address
Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Subway
L9 Sud: Fira Metro Station
Bus
Routes 147, 241, 300, 325, 473, and 474 providing convenient connections to key nearby stops such as Prince Regent Station, Custom House Station, and the ExCeL campus

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