CATALAN FOOD SHOW MIAMI

Prodeca, in collaboration with the Government of Catalonia's Delegation in the United States, is organising the event CATALAN FOOD SHOW MIAMI, to be held on 17 April at Paradise Plaza, Miami Design District.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY

Catalan Food Show Miami is an exclusive second-tier trade fair dedicated to Catalan food and drink products. As a second-tier fair, the exhibitors are importers of Catalan products, so Catalan companies take part through their importer. The fair also sets aside a participation space for new products, for companies interested in entering the market of the United States or in expanding the geographical reach of their presence there.

The audience will consist of importers and distributors, wholesalers and retailers, chefs, sommeliers, and buying managers from restaurants, hotels and catering companies, as well as leading media figures in the agri-food and gastronomy field in that market.

The Miami location is intended to create a meeting point between importers and distributors, chefs, sommeliers and other industry and media professionals, to generate a networking and outreach platform, with activities designed to improve the positioning of Catalonia and the Catalan agri-food sector as a leader in food and gastronomic culture.

It forms part of a strategy to support importers in increasing product turnover in that market and, at the same time, to act as a platform for contact with selected importers for companies that do not yet have a commercial presence there.

In addition to the display stands for each importer, Catalan Food Show will also host promotional activities according to the planned schedule:

17 April

Catalan Food Show opening hours: 10am - 4.30pm

ORGANISATION OF THE SPACE

Catalan food and drink companies interested in taking part in CATALAN FOOD SHOW MIAMI can do so as follows.

• FOOD SHOW SPACE:

For companies with products present in the United States. Each exhibitor will have its own table with materials and graphics to promote Catalan products.

• NEW PRODUCTS SPACE:

For companies interested in entering the United States market or in expanding the geographical reach of their presence there. Each exhibitor will have its own table with materials and graphics to promote Catalan products.
 
Products presented under this option must meet FDA registration requirements or already hold FDA registration.

CONDITIONS AND COST OF PARTICIPATION

Catalan companies may take part in this event in the FOOD SHOW space or in the NEW PRODUCTS space:

FOOD SHOW

Companies interested in taking part must meet the following requirements and conditions:

• Having an importer in the United States

The importer must staff the display space during Catalan Food Show's opening hours. If no one staffs the display space during the event, a penalty of €200 will be charged to the registered company, in addition to the participation cost.

The importer will be responsible for setting up the display space, transporting the product samples to the venue and arranging them for display.

NEW PRODUCTS

Catalan companies interested in meeting selected importers may take part.

Catalan companies must staff the space during Catalan Food Show's opening hours. If no one staffs the display space during the event, a penalty of €200 will be charged, in addition to the participation cost

• The participation cost for each option is €500 + 21% VAT for each display table booked.

The display tables will measure 1.5 m x 2 m

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• Closing date for applications: 5 March 2024

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted the participation application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee.

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