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A spectacular exhibition of almost 300 new launches
Innoval is the exhibition space for products that represent a real innovation in the sector. Some 300 new products are presented in this large exhibition which serves as a gateway to The Alimentaria Hub.
Look for inspiration and be surprised in this space where brands present their commitment to quality and constant adaptation to consumer needs through innovation, research and development of new products.
Healthier, more nutritious and ecological natural ingredients, suggestive combinations of flavours and textures, new sensations, more practical packaging or revolutionary formats are just a small sample of the products shown in Innoval’s showcases.
2018 figures
282
products
118
showcases
480 m2
exhibition area
82
exhibiting companies
16
Innoval Awards
11
editions
Discover the Innoval 2022 catalogue
The catalogue collects and documents all the novelties presented in Innoval. In it, the participating brands show their products and their innovation keys.
Product categories
The products presented at Innoval are organised into 8 categories by product type:
- Oils, vinegars and condiments
- Water, soft drinks and beers
- Dried and dehydrated foods, preserves and semi-preserves
- Meats and meat products
- Sweets, confectionary, snacks & bakery products
- Ice cream & frozen foods
- Milk and dairy products
- Non-dairy fresh and chilled products
Innoval Awards
The Innoval Awards, organised by Alimentaria, highlight the efforts made by manufacturers in the conception, development and launch of innovative products on the Spanish market between April 2018 and April 2022.
The Innoval Awards highlight the 16 best innovations divided into:
Retail Award
An award for the best innovation in the retail sales channel
Horeca Award
An award for the best innovation in the Horeca sales channel
Impulse Award
An award for the best innovation in the impulse buy sales channel
International Award
An award for the best international innovation
Four trend awards
An award for the best innovation in each of the three trends categories (pleasure, practicality, health and sustainability)
AECOC Innovation Guide
Follow the AECOC Innovation Guide to extract the maximum potential from your innovations, providing an objective and constructive discourse.
Samplia: the strategic partner to get new products into the hands of consumers in exchange of their feedback
Samplia, experts in the smart distribution of samples through its app, gives visitors the chance to test the products present at Innoval. The innovations can be obtained from some of the Samplia supports, which are part of the network of 35 fixed sampling delivery points that Samplia currently has in Spain, such as Sampling machines, intelligent hypermarket headers or Concept Stores, where 200,000 samples are delivered monthly in optimal conditions.
Samplia offers brands various platforms where they can interact with its more than 1.8 million users who make up a community of consumers willing to test, evaluate and assess products and experiences.

Interested in participating in Innoval?
For any questions, contact our team. We will guide and advise you to make your participation a success.