Alimentaria 2022 is the largest international professional trade show for the food, beverage, gastronomy.
More than 4,500 exhibiting companies from 70 countries and more than 150,000 visitors, 30% of which are international, make it a world reference every two years.
In addition, the alliance of two references, Alimentaria and HOSTELCO, covers the entire value chain and offers specific solutions for each segment to help companies grow and boost their businesses.




Why visit Alimentaria?

Meet with current suppliers and get to know potential new ones.

Discover new and innovative products, trends and solutions

Bring together the widest range of Spanish and international products in a single event.

Watch the latest trends and innovations in the market.

Train with the industry's leading experts.

It is a bridge of direct connection with other international markets.

It has the support of the main domestic and international players of the entire value chain.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan, modern and open city recognised as an international gastronomic capital.
Exhibitor's profile
Visitor's profile
Alimentaria 2022 is essential for professionals in the food and beverage industry and involves all the main players in the following sectors in Spain and beyond:
- Large-scale distribution (FMCG)
- Food and beverage distributors (supermarket chains, central purchasing offices, supermarkets, etc.)
- Food and beverage wholesalers
- Retail trade
- E-commerce
- Food and beverage importers/exporters
- Catering (restaurant chains, restaurants, bars, cafeterias, travellers' restaurants, collective, etc.)
- Accommodation (Hotel chains, independent hotels, resorts, cottages, spas, etc.)
- Food services for out-of-home consumption
- Food and beverage processors and transformers
- Institutions and sector associations
Buyers invitation programmes
Hosted Buyers Programme
The Hosted Buyers Invitation Programme aims to ensure the presence of high level international professionals.
They will benefit from total or partial coverage of travel expenses, will enjoy a series of special conditions for visiting the trade show and will hold meetings with exhibiting companies.


VIP Buyers Programme
The VIP Buyers Invitation Programme aims to ensure the attendance of key national buyers at the trade show.
It is aimed at professionals in the food and drink sector with decision-making power to purchase certain channels and professional profiles.