Catalonia showcases itself at Alimentaria with more than 200 companies and a broad institutional presence from the agri-food sector

Alimentaria once again makes Barcelona one of southern Europe's major meeting points for the food sector. In this edition, the Catalan agri-food sector is taking part with around 220 companies presenting their offer to buyers, distributors and professionals from various markets.

The group participation coordinated by Prodeca brings together 94 companies, under the Catalonia umbrella. This format raises companies' visibility, boosts contact with buyers and strengthens the international positioning of Catalan agri-food produce.

Alimentaria, held every two years, also coincides with Prodeca's 40th anniversary, a track record devoted to promoting Catalan food and supporting the marketing and internationalisation of companies in the agri-food sector.

Catalan companies take centre stage at Alimentaria

The pavilion with the largest Catalan presence is Lands of Spain, with 80 companies across 10 exhibition islands and more than 160 m², alongside the Espai Catalunya, a shared space hosting around thirty companies and facilitating business contacts throughout the show.

Participating organisations include the Institut Català de Finances (ICF), offering advice on financing solutions for agri-food businesses.

Catalan participation also extends to the show's specialist salons. At the Intercarn salon, devoted to the meat sector, seven Catalan companies representing different industry segments are taking part. The space is complemented by a programme of cooking demonstrations showcasing products such as chicken, rabbit, beef and game.

In the dairy sector, the Interlact salon hosts eight Catalan cheese producers across 77 m², with five individual stands and three companies sharing a space.

Companies at the Lands of Spain pavilion:

• A Mar Es Espectacular(Maresme) - Fish and seafood
• Agricola de Riudecanyes(Baix Camp) - Extra virgin olive oil and olives
• Agroalimentaria Del Ebro(Ribera d'Ebre) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Aigua Sant Aniol(Garrotxa) - Mineral water
• Alemany(Maresme) - Ice cream
• Alimentación y Farmacia(Baix Camp) - Ingredients and nutraceuticals
• Alternativa 3(Vallès Occidental) - Coffee and cocoa
• Anec de L´emporda(Gironès) - Foie gras, magret and confit
• Badia Vinagres(Pla d'Urgell) - Vinegars
• Ballarà(Berguedà) - Bakery and snacks
• Biocibus(Vallès Oriental) - Dairy
• Bombons Cudié(Alt Penedès) - Confectionery and chocolate
• Brindisa Int(Vallès Occidental) - Olives and pickles
• Capdevila Germans(Selva) - Artisan cheeses
• Carolina Foods(Baix Camp) - Ready meals
• Casa Amella Bio Food(Bages) - Organic preserves
• Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm(Baix Penedès) - Wines, sparkling wines and vinegars
• Cester Marti Group(Baix Llobregat) - Gourmet tinned and semi-preserved fish and seafood
• Coc Delicatessen(Maresme) - Ready meals
• Compass of the World(Barcelonès) - Import and export of agri-food products
• Configirona (Gironès) - Confectionery
• Consell Regulador DOP Siurana(Baix Camp)
• Cooperativa de Riudoms(Baix Camp) - Extra virgin olive oil and nuts
• Coselva(Baix Camp) - Extra virgin olive oil and nuts
• Cuadrat Valley(Les Garrigues) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Cuesta Ramos(Gironès) - Pulses, rice and cereals
• Cuinats Jotri(Gironès) - Ready meals
• Cultius Ecològics del Vallès(Vallès Oriental) - Organic sprouts and shoots
• Edma Food(Maresme) - Ready meals
• Edulcodiet(Tarragonès) - Dietary products
• Embotits Vilanova (Gironès) - Charcuterie
• Especialitats M. Masdeu(Alt Penedès) - Confectionery and bakery
• Exquisitarium(Alt Urgell) - Ready meals
• Ferrer Tradicional(Bages) - Ready meals
• Fill de J. Callol i Serrats(Gironès) - Fish and seafood
• Finca Molí Coloma(Alt Penedès) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Folcs Chocolate(Barcelonès) - Confectionery and chocolate
• Foment Agricol de Les Garrigues(Segrià) - Nuts
• Fundació Mas Xirgu(Gironès) - Organic pizzas, soups and dishes
• Fundació Privada Mas Albornà(Alt Penedès) - Cured meats, hams and processed meat products
• GB Artesanos Gastronomicos(Gironès) - Jams and preserves
• Good Bio Foods(Segrià) - Plant-based products and vegetable protein
• Gourmandise(Vallès Occidental) - Confectionery
• Grup d'Alimentació Ecológica(Anoia) - Organic cereals, rice, pulses, seeds, flours and other staples
• Ibk Tropic(Barcelonès) - Frozen fruit
• Institut Català de Finances(Barcelonès) -
• Jordi Torra Vendrell(Anoia) - Nuts
• La Granja Foods 1959(Alt Penedès) - Pastries
• Laumont(Urgell) - Mushrooms and truffles
• Les Moles en Casa(Montsià) - Ready meals
• Liderou(Garrotxa) - Eggs
• Llet Nostra Alimentaria(Barcelonès) - Dairy
• Mapryser(Barcelonès) - Animal feed
• Melmelades I Conserves Blanch(Segrià) - Jams, preserves and compotes
• Mil&un Verd(Baix Camp) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Moliclara(Barcelonès) - Nuts
• Mooma Obrador(Gironès) - Cider and juices
• Naturaliment Suquipà(Vallès Oriental) - Ready meals
• Neules Artesanes Sant Tirs(Berguedà) - Wafers and biscuits
• Nova Gamma Gastronomia(Maresme) - Ready meals
• Novacoop Mediterranea(Segrià) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Olis Essencials(Alt Empordà) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Olis Solé(Baix Camp) - Extra virgin olive oil
• P.Z. Turch(Ribera d'Ebre) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Patatas Fritas Torres(Vallès Oriental) - Savoury snacks
• Priorat Natur(Priorat) - Olive oil
• Productes de L'Empordà(Baix Empordà) - Fish and seafood
• Reus Desenvolupament Economic(Baix Camp)
• Riera Giersen(Vallès Occidental) - Tea and infusions
• Sabana Foods(Baix Camp) - Nut snacks
• Safrunat(Gironès) - Fruit purées
• Salses Fruits S&P(Alt Camp) - Fruit preparations, toppings and sweet bases
• Sant Isidre de Les Borges Blanques i S.Credit(Les Garrigues) - Extra virgin olive oil
• Sherpa Ibérica(Alt Penedès) - Confectionery and chocolate
• Terra Fruits(Baix Camp) - Nuts
• Torrons i Mel Alemany(Noguera) - Honey and nougat
• Trias Galetes Biscuits(Selva) - Artisan biscuits and wafers
• Vins Algars, Sat Nº1302 Cat(Terra Alta) - Wine
• Vitae Slow Drinks(Maresme) - Fermented drinks

Companies at the Intercarn pavilion:

• The Oddity Supplements(Gironès) - Protein supplements
• Elan Foods(Vallès Occidental) - Cured meats
• Pérez López(Garrotxa) - Cured meats, hams and other processed meat products
• MB Diffusion 2008(Garrotxa) - Halal cured meats and processed meat products
• Embutidos Pedragosa(Vallès Oriental) - Cured meats, bacon and hams
• Cuniespluga(Conca de Barberà) - Rabbit meat

 Companies at the Interlact pavilion:

• Valentí Colomer López(Garrotxa) - Artisan cheeses
• Sant Gil d'Albió(Conca de Barberà) - Sheep and goat cheese dairy
• Fundació Ampans(Bages) - Cheeses
• Formatgeries Montbru(Moianès) - Cheeses
• Gradual SN(Gironès) - Yoghurts and desserts
• Agrofresc(Bages) - Fresh dairy
• Postres Masgrau(Osona) - Dairy desserts

The Catalonia HUB, meeting point for the sector

The Catalan presence at the fair is completed by the Catalonia HUB, the institutional stand of the Government of Catalonia, conceived as a meeting point for the agri-food sector. Covering around 350 m², over the four days of the show the space hosts a programme of talks and gastronomic demonstrations. The programme combines live cooking sessions, product presentations and conversations on the challenges facing the food system, with particular focus on local produce and Catalan food culture.

Planned activities include cooking demonstrations with the country's emblematic products, sessions with the Gastrosàvies and talks on topics such as food traceability, the quality of products with designation of origin and preventing food waste.

Market analysis and international opportunities

Alimentaria will also see the presentation of the report “The agri-food sector in Catalonia”, produced jointly by Prodeca and ACCIÓ. The study offers an overview of the sector in the European and global context and analyses recent developments in international food and drink trade, as well as Catalonia's export position.

Prodeca is also collaborating on the organisation of the 4th International Halal Congress, an event analysing halal consumption trends and the opportunities this segment offers food companies. The congress will bring together companies and industry experts to address issues such as growing demand for halal products, innovation in this segment and commercial opportunities in different international markets. Prodeca takes part as a collaborating body and speaks at one of the round tables on the meat sector and at a session focused on innovation, as well as organising gastronomic activities linked to Catalan cuisine.