PRODECA - Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda is organising a group participation of Catalan organic sector companies on the ECOTECA stand at GASTRONÒMIC FÒRUM BARCELONA held on 6, 7 and 8 November 2023 at Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc venue.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT

GASTRONÒMIC FÒRUM BARCELONA is the benchmark event for the hospitality, specialist retail and gastronomy sector, bringing together restaurateurs, buyers and specialist distributors each year. It has a professional trade focus and is not open to the general public. 

The event, organised by Fira de Barcelona, is the ideal meeting point to discover what's new in the sector, combining an exhibition space with a programme of activities and talks. It is therefore an opportunity to discover trends and new products, do business and enjoy extraordinary gastronomic experiences.

For exhibiting companies, the aim of taking part is to hold meetings and build business relationships with local HORECA buyers, specialist shops and large-scale retail, and to make contacts with leading chefs, sommeliers and specialist opinion leaders. 

The 2022 edition drew more than 16,000 trade visitors, 300 exhibitors and 190 speakers. Satisfaction among both exhibitors and visitors was over 90%. 

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND ADMISSION CRITERIA

To strengthen the presence of Catalan organic sector companies at GASTRONÒMIC FÒRUM BARCELONA, Prodeca, the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda and the Catalan Council for Organic Agricultural Production are working together to organise a group participation of organic sector companies on the ECOTECA stand.

The stand will be run through the rotating participation of Catalan organic producers holding the CCPAE label and registered with La Gastroteca, Ecoteca section. 

Accordingly, on each day of the fair four companies from the sector will occupy four counters, so that, with the fair running for three days, twelve companies in total will be able to exhibit. 

If a company wishes to take part on more than one day of the fair, PRODECA will consider the request provided there is space available on the stand.

Prodeca reserves the right to select companies on the basis of sector fit and the product's suitability for the market. Likewise, if there is high demand for spaces from a particular sector, company participation will be limited to avoid an excessive concentration of similar offerings. 

Companies interested in taking part must complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca together with proof of payment. Registrations will be accepted until the space booked at the fair is filled. Spaces will be allocated by public draw.

If demand for spaces exceeds supply, Prodeca will apply the order of registration and corresponding payment. 

COST OF PARTICIPATION

• Counter: €100 + 21% VAT

ORGANISATION OF THE ACTIVITY

All participating companies will be registered at GASTRONÒMIC FÒRUM BARCELONA and will be able to access the services available to co-exhibitors.

Each exhibitor will have a counter including their logo, a stool and the company name clearly visible.

The Prodeca staff responsible for organising the stand will support exhibitors before, during and after the fair.

APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE

• Closing date for applications: 31 July 2023

A company will be considered admitted once it has sent the duly completed participation application and paid the €100 + VAT participation fee.

Once admitted, if the company withdraws it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. Prodeca reserves the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid.

If for any reason the event has to be cancelled, Prodeca will refund companies the registration amounts paid, with no right to claim any additional sum.