FAQ's
General inquires
Check the details and requirements of the organization’s Buyers Programs:
Hosted Buyers Programme (International Buyers)
Key Buyers Programme (National Buyers)
You can register for the programme that best fits your profile within the designated period.
The venue has 4,580 parking spaces and there are areas set aside for visitors and exhibitors.
You can check the opening hours for visitors here.
The organization will provide cloakroom services inside pavilions 1 and 8. Price per item: €3 (VAT included).
*Certain profiles will have access to this service free of charge.
Alimentaria + Hostelco will offer free WiFi to visitors (5GH technology). The access information will be displayed in the venue during the event days.
Network: A&H_VISIT
Password: visitante
No se permite la entrada a menores de 18 años. Excepcionalmente, la Organización permitirá el acceso a mujeres con lactantes de hasta un (1) año de edad, en aras a facilitar la conciliación de la vida laboral y familiar de las mujeres profesionales del sector.
Puedes consultar la normativa del salón aquí.
The exhibitor catalog is available on the official trade show website (at the top of the page). You can use the filters to find exhibitors and/or products of interest.
The exhibitor catalog is not available in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets format.
Check here to explore all confirmed activities taking place during the trade show.
*The information on this page will be updated in the coming months, so at the time of your query, activities from the previous edition may still be displayed.
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Registrations (incl. Codes and Invitations)
You can purchase your badge to the fair through the official Alimentaria (https://www.alimentaria.com/en/buy-your-badge/) website.
We recommend purchasing your badge in advance and online to take advantage of discounts.
Check our Guide for Using Links/Codes. Once the invitation is redeemed, you can access it in digital format through the fair’s APP.
After completing the registration, you will automatically receive your badge in PDF format for printing.
No, it is not possible to register a group of visitors under the same badge type (1 day / 2 days / 4 days). Each attendee must register independently using their own email—never using the same email as another attendee.
Additionally, the purchase of activities must be done individually (this action can be performed after obtaining your badge).
If you are experiencing difficulties completing the registration process, please contact our support team at visit@alimentaria.com.
If you are experiencing difficulties completing the registration process, please contact our support team at visit@alimentaria.com.
Alimentaria offers specialized programs for Press and Content Creator profiles. Find all related information here.
No, printing the badge is not mandatory for entry. However, you must always have it available in digital format for access.
The badge/pass is personal and non-transferable. It must always be available, either printed or in digital format.
You may have started the accreditation process but not completed it. To resolve this, log in to your user area and complete the registration by following the system instructions.
Some profiles, such as Hosted Buyer, Key Buyer, etc., require prior validation, so you must wait for the organization’s response.
If you still have not received your badge, please contact visit@alimentaria.com.
If you have a one-day ticket and wish to access more days, simply go to the official Alimentaria website (www.alimentaria.com) and upgrade. You can do this by logging into your Registered Users Area and clicking “Add product / upgrade.” Follow the steps indicated by the system to obtain the ticket that allows you to access the show for more than one day.
Once the process is complete, you will receive your new ticket in your inbox – it will also be available in your Registered Users Area.
Yes, it is important to print/download the badge again. The only valid badge will be the latest one you receive.
You can also download it anytime from the Registered Users Area of Alimentaria.
Registered user area
On www.alimentaria.com, you will find a direct link to the Registered Users Area (upper right corner). Enter your username and password. Your username is the email used during registration. If you forget your password, the system allows you to reset it.
You can download your badge by logging in with your username and password to the fair’s Registered Users Area, where it will always be available.
Payments, refunds and modifications
You can purchase your pass using a credit or debit card.
Our payment gateway currently supports most payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.).
Once the registration process is completed, it is not possible to modify the badge type or date. Check the fair’s regulations here.
Following the organization’s policy, refunds are not accepted for any purchased badges and/or activities.
Check the fair’s regulations here.
App
The app will be available starting February 2026.
If you cannot find the APP in the App Store/Play Store, you can directly download it through the following link.
*The app must be updated. If it is not up to date, you will need to perform this action by accessing the Play Store or App Store.
Make sure to enter your credentials correctly when logging in (the same credentials you used when obtaining your accreditation). You also have the option to log in by requesting a one-time-code. You will receive a one-time use code via email. Enter the code received in the app to log in.
If you wish to recover your password, you can reset it by selecting the “Recover password” option.
Accommodation, transportation and visa
Check out accommodation and transportation offer with the official provider of Alimentaria + Hostelco: Book your trip.
Alimentaria offers exclusive discounts for visitors and exhibitors wishing to use Renfe’s transportation service. Additionally, thanks to our collaboration with Qatar Airways (www.qatarairways.com), you’ll have the opportunity to get special fares on flights to Barcelona, allowing you to plan your visit more comfortably and affordably.
You can access these discounts once you are registered as an exhibitor, or as a visitor after completing the purchasing process (Registered Users Area, Visa and Travel Section).
Alimentaria + Hostelco offers the possibility of issuing an Invitation Letter to registered attendees, which you can use to request a travel visa for Spain at your consulate during the trade show dates.
Once the registration and badge purchase process is completed, you will find the application form for the Invitation Letter in the Registered Users Area, Visa and Travel Section.
You can find a list of countries that need to apply for a visa at the following link.
Check out the available transportation options in the Useful Information section on the official Alimentaria website.
Other inquires
Entry with animals is not allowed, except for legally permitted cases.
Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and similar items are not allowed inside the venue.
Alimentaria + Hostelco is a professional trade show where direct product sales are not allowed. Street vending is also prohibited.
Access to the Alimentaria + Hostelco trade show is exclusive to professionals in the food, hospitality, and HORECA sectors (hotels, restaurants, cafes). To ensure the highest professional standards for trade fair attendees, they must be able to prove that they currently work for commercial entities that buy, sell, or offer services to the industry.
For this reason, Alimentaria + Hostelco will initiate an attendee qualification process (for both registered professionals and guests); through this process, the Organization may request proof of their commercial activity.
Alimentaria offers a dedicated school programme for students currently studying fields related to the food, hospitality, and HORECA (hotels, restaurants, coffees) industry.
You can find all the information related to the program here.
As long as tickets are available, they can be purchased online or at the sales points set up at the activities themselves.
Contact us at visit@alimentaria.com. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.