Catalonia returns to Madrid's Salón Gourmets to showcase its culinary excellence

Catalonia strengthens its position as an international culinary benchmark with its institutional presence at Madrid's Salón Gourmets, Europe's most important premium food and drink fair, held from 7 to 10 April at IFEMA Madrid. The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, through Prodeca, the Catalan food promotion agency, leads the Catalan presence with a Catalonia Pavilion hosting 28 companies representing the territory's agri-food diversity.

A strategic showcase to boost sales in domestic and international markets

The aim of Catalonia's presence at Salón Gourmets is to consolidate the Catalonia brand in the fine food segment and boost sales in both domestic and international markets, in a key year in which it holds the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025. The Catalonia Pavilion will be a meeting point between producers and sector professionals to make business contacts and promote Catalonia's quality products.

Salón Gourmets is one of the world's most influential food sector events, expected to exceed last year's figures (2,000 exhibitors, 100,000 trade visitors, 15,000 foreign buyers from 85 countries) and consolidating itself as an essential meeting point for premium gastronomy.

Catalonia, with a recognised culinary tradition and a first-rate agri-food offering, will use this platform to boost its presence in domestic and international markets. Catalonia's institutional stand will act as a space to give visibility to the diversity and excellence of Catalan products, strengthening the Catalonia brand as a food-and-wine destination.

Catalonia's participation in Salón Gourmets 2025 reaffirms the institutions' commitment to the country's agri-food and culinary sector. The stand will be visited by the Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, Òscar Ordeig, and Prodeca's director, Dèlia Perpiñà, to show the Government's support for the Catalan companies and producers at the fair.

Catalan companies taking part in the Espai Catalunya

• ALEMANY 1879 – Product: nougat and honey | Noguera
• ANEC DE L'EMPORDÀ – Duck pâtés, confits, foie gras and mi-cuit | Baix Empordà
• BADIA VINAGRES – Vinegars | Pla d'Urgell
• BLANCH – Jams and preserves | Segre
• BO DE DEBO – Pre-cooked dishes | Bages
• BOMBONS CUDIE – Chocolates and pralines | Alt Penedès
• CHOCOLATES SOLÉ – Chocolate and derivatives | Vallès Occidental
• COC & DELICATESSEN – Gourmet croquettes and cannelloni | Maresme
• CUADRAT VALLEY – Olive oil | Garrigues
• DELICAT ALIMENT - Barcelonès - Delicatessen products.
• EMBUTIDOS PEDRAGOSA – Cured meats Vallès Oriental –
• EXQUISITARIUM – Products for the hospitality trade | Alt Urgell
• GALETES CAMPRODON – Artisan biscuits | Ripollès
• HAPPY-LAB – Tea and infusions | Vallès Occidental
• INFOSA – Salt | Vallès Occidental
• LA GRANJA FOOD – Bakery and pastries | Alt Penedès
• L'OLIVERA – Wines and olive oil | Urgell
• MAS RODÓ VITIVINÍCOLA – Wines | Alt Penedès
• MÚRIA BIO – Honey | Baix Ebre
• NOVACOOP MEDITERRANEA – Fruit, olive oil, nuts | Segrià
• OSTRAS PROMAR – Oysters and shellfish | Baix Ebre
• PASTISART – Pastries | Vallès Occidental
• PRIORAT NATUR – Nuts, olive oil, sauces, honey and jams, vermouth | Priorat
• PROMOLAC ESPAÑA – Soups, creams, sauces and desserts | Pla de l'Estany
• SANT TIRS – Artisan neules wafers | Berguedà
• THE NUT CLUB – Nuts and snacks | Baix Camp
• TRES CADINES COOPERATIVA – Liqueurs and vermouths | Garrigues

Menú Catalunya, World Region of Gastronomy 2025

One of the highlights of Catalonia's participation in Salón Gourmets will be the Menú Catalunya culinary event, World Region of Gastronomy 2025, organised by Prodeca on 7 April at the Aula Gourmets. The culinary experience will be hosted by journalist Belén Parra and feature renowned chefs such as Paco Pérez (Miramar**), Jeroni Castell (Les Moles*) and Mar Ibáñez (AÜRT*). The dishes will use ingredients from Catalan exhibitors, such as L'Olivera's oil and Torrons Alemany 1879's honey, with pairings by Cyril Vermeulen of El Celler de Can Roca***.

Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025

Recognition as World Region of Gastronomy 2025 is an initiative of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) to highlight regions that improve quality of life through gastronomy. Catalonia becomes the first European region to receive this distinction, consolidating its innovative, regenerative tourism model that goes beyond the restaurant to champion the territory and local food production.

With this strategic presence at Salón Gourmets, Catalonia strengthens its position on the global culinary stage, giving its companies a privileged platform for visibility and commercial expansion.