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  • Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza

    Head of Retail & Foodservice Knowledge | AECOC Barcelona
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza

    Biography

    Pablo de la Rica, Retail and Foodservice Manager at Aecoc, holds a degree in International Business Administration from Northumbria University in Newcastle and an MBA from ESIC Business and Marketing School. With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer goods sector, he heads up the Retail and Foodservice division at Aecoc, focusing on trends and challenges at a time of great transformation and channel convergence.

    Sessions

    11:10h
    Entrevista | The Horeca Hub

    The art of scaling a brand

    Enrique Tomás Ruiz
    Enrique Tomás Ruiz ENRIQUE TOMÁS CEO Speaker
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza AECOC Head of Retail & Foodservice Knowledge Speaker

    2026-03-23 11:10 2026-03-23 11:30 Europe/Madrid The art of scaling a brand

     

    In this talk, we explore how an iconic product can become the foundation of a solid and scalable multichannel business model. From retail to foodservice and major transit hubs such as airports, the conversation reveals how opportunities are identified, formats are adapted, and multiple channels are managed without losing brand coherence. A talk to understand how to think about distribution, business models, and expansion when the product is the starting point, but vision is what makes the difference.

     

    Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub
    Mon 23 11:10h - 11:30h Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub Free access
    11:50h
    Cierre | The Horeca Hub

    Executive Summary Hybrid Shift Focus Session

    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza AECOC Head of Retail & Foodservice Knowledge Speaker

    2026-03-23 11:50 2026-03-23 12:00 Europe/Madrid Executive Summary Hybrid Shift Focus Session

    As a synthesis, the key elements of the new hybrid environment are outlined, identifying risks and opportunities, and drawing practical conclusions to adapt business models, diversify revenue streams, and compete more effectively in a transforming market.

     

    Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub
    Mon 23 11:50h - 12:00h Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub Free access
    10:00h
    Intro | The Horeca Hub

    Welcome to Hybrid Shift Focus Session

    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza AECOC Head of Retail & Foodservice Knowledge Speaker

    2026-03-23 10:00 2026-03-23 10:05 Europe/Madrid Welcome to Hybrid Shift Focus Session

    The hospitality sector is experiencing a hybridization shift, where traditional restaurants, retail, automation, and vending coexist. This session focuses on understanding this new landscape and its real implications for business.

     

    Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub
    Mon 23 10:00h - 10:05h Talk Stage 1 - The Horeca Hub Free access
    16:00h
    Presentation | The Alimentaria Hub

    Retail Trends 2026

    Natalia Marcó Castellnou
    Natalia Marcó Castellnou AECOC Retail Knowledge Manager Speaker
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza
    Pablo De la Rica Aspiunza AECOC Head of Retail & Foodservice Knowledge Speaker

    2026-03-24 16:00 2026-03-24 16:45 Europe/Madrid Retail Trends 2026

    Discover the strategic trends that will define the evolution of food retail in 2026, and get inspired by a journey through the sector's most innovative and representative initiatives globally.

    Agora By AECOC - The Alimentaria Hub
    Tue 24 16:00h - 16:45h Agora By AECOC - The Alimentaria Hub Free access
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