Alimentaria, Spain’s leading agri-food industry trade fair and one of the biggest in the world attract 140,000 trade visitors from the five continents. It is now 40 years during which the international trade show’s mission has been to support the Food and Drink industry in its growth, development and international expansion. Expandys is glad to contribute to the success of this major event.
Alimentaria has been promoted around the world to identify and attract mainly buyers from emerging markets and European countries. It is expected that a large number of international visitors from over 140 countries will come and that more than 600 key importers and distributors in Latin American, North American and Asian markets will attend to participate in over 8,000 business meetings.
Why you should be part of it?
The leading operators in the international food and beverage chain and distribution, retail and Food Service purchase decision makers will visit Alimentaria in search of innovative and top quality food and beverages like the ones you produce and sell.
Over 140,000 trade visitors (30% of them international) will be attending in order to source new suppliers, discover unique products, make purchasing decisions and find out about new products and the latest trends.
Join the food and beverage industry’s leading trend-setting brands and prepare to access or reinforce your presence in new markets. Alimentaria is more international and increase than ever looking towards Asia, the Middle East and America.
What are the Benefits for British Businesses exporting to Spain?
- Spain is the fourth largest economy in the Eurozone and the 13th worldwide.
- In 2013 it was the UK’s eighth largest export market, receiving £14.2 billion of UK exports.
- Entry route to Latin America
- English accepted as a business language
- Familiarity with British products and openness to them
- Around 1 million British nationals, based mostly in the coastal regions, are permanent or
- Part-time residents. Spain is 2nd worldwide destination for British expat
- Over 16 million British tourists visit Spain every year
- 47 million which makes it one of the biggest consumer markets in EU
The successful last edition took place in Barcelona in April 2014, at the Gran Via Venue: 3.896 companies coming from 63 different countries exhibited their products to an international 140386-visitors audience, including 500 international guests’ buyers.
Video of 2014 Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MfTIxHUjwE
Between 25 and 28 April 2016, Alimentaria will once again become an international business centre for all food, drinks and culinary industry professionals. This is a date with innovation, the latest trends and international expansion no one in the industry will want to miss. Alimentaria 2016 will continue to focus on maintaining and strengthening the main foundations of its growth: internationalisation, innovation, gastronomy and specialisation. Some of Alimentaria’s shows and content are also being re-imagined in exciting new ways.
If you want to know more or if you want to be part of this major event, please contact us.
