ALIMENTARIA 2026 - INTERCARN

PRODECA - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food is organising the group participation of companies at Alimentaria - Intercarn 2026, to be held in Barcelona from 23 to 26 March 2026.

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

Alimentaria is the international food, beverage and food service show, the most important in Spain and the Mediterranean area and an international benchmark for the sector. It is held every two years.

The 2024 edition featured around 3,000 exhibiting companies from 57 countries, as well as some 100,000 visitors from 150 countries. In all, there were more than 2,000 hosted buyers.

Alimentaria is the essential meeting point for professionals from the food, beverage and food service industry, bringing together the main players from the following sectors: large-scale retail, wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce, importers, restaurants, accommodation, processors and manufacturers, institutions and trade associations.

For more information about the Alimentaria trade fair, see the website.

ORGANISATION OF THE STAND

12 m² stand, with the following items:

• Table with 4 chairs
• Counter and stool
• Display unit and shelving
• Graphics: company name, logo and product image
• Individual storage

24 m² stand, with the following items:

• 2 tables with 4 chairs each
• 2 counters and 2 stools
• Display unit and shelving
• Graphics: company name, logo and product image
• Individual storage

If an exhibitor needs furniture or services not covered by the terms of the call, they must bear the cost (freezers and display fridges are at the exhibiting companies' expense).

The basic decoration will be the same for all stands. Within their own space, each exhibitor may use their logo and promotional material, provided this does not alter the overall look of the stands.

Companies will have access to a shared water point.

The Prodeca staff assigned to organising the pavilion will support exhibitors before and during the fair.

COST OF PARTICIPATION

• 12 m² stand: €4,950 + 21% VAT
• 24 m² stand: €9,900 + 21% VAT

Companies interested in taking part must complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca together with payment or proof of payment of the registration fee.

Companies wishing to opt for a corner space may do so by ticking the box on the registration form and paying an additional cost of €300. The corner will be invoiced once allocated, following the draw that determines the companies' locations. Each company may opt for one corner only.

Company registrations will be accepted until the space contracted for this fair is fully allocated. Prodeca's general acceptance criterion applies: order of arrival of registrations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Registration fee: €1,190 + 21% VAT = €1,439.90
• Closing date for applications: 30 November 2025.

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee. The remaining amount must be paid before 31 January 2026.

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. Prodeca will not be liable for any damages that such a cancellation may cause the companies.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Transport of samples is at the exhibiting company's expense.

Where companies require it, Prodeca can advise on arranging the shipment of samples.