Catalonia positions itself in the premium segment with a strong presence at Salón Gourmets 2026

The Catalan agri-food sector once again has a strong presence at Salón Gourmets 2026, held from 13 to 16 April at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre. At this 39th edition, a total of 81 Catalan companies are taking part as exhibitors, consolidating the region's weight at one of Europe's leading events for high-end food and drink.

Of these, 27 companies are exhibiting together in the Catalonia Pavilion, organised by the Government of Catalonia through Prodeca, the promoter of Catalan food, while 54 companies have their own stands outside this space. This strong presence highlights the export capacity of the Catalan fine food and gourmet segment.

At the official opening of Salón Gourmets, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food, Òscar Ordeig, accompanied by the managing director of Prodeca, Dèlia Perpiñà, will visit the Catalan companies present at the fair. This institutional presence reinforces the Government's commitment to supporting the internationalisation of the Catalan agri-food sector and promoting its quality and distinctiveness in competitive markets.

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A business space for positioning Catalan fine food

The Catalonia Pavilion is the commercial hub for Catalan companies, designed to facilitate direct contact between producers and trade operators. Companies from various subsectors take part — oils, confectionery, organic products, chilled and ready-prepared foods, snacks and processed fruit — presenting an offer aligned with gourmet segment trends.

Participating Catalan companies

• 100&NOMORE - Spirits (artisan gin) - Barcelonès
• ALEMANY 1879 - Honey and nougat - Noguera
• A MAR - Tinned goods and seafood - Maresme
• ANELA FRUITS - 100% natural fruit desserts - Gironès
• AZ-AZEYTUN - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Terra Alta
• CASA AMELLA - Organic food (pulses, purées, preserves) - Moianès
• CHOCOLATES SOLÉ - Chocolate and Cocoa - Vallès Occidental
• COC & DELICATESSEN - Gourmet croquettes and ready-prepared dishes - Maresme
• CUADRAT VALLEY - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Garrigues
• CUICK - Natural cooking bases - Maresme
• EL ROSAL - Artisan biscuits and wafers - Urgell
• GATELL - Nuts and snacks - Baix Camp
• GOOD BIO FOODS - Organic food - Barcelonès
• GOURMET ECO FOODS - Organic meat and processed products - Osona
• KOMOKOI - Asian-inspired ready meals and sauces - Vallès Oriental
• LA GRANJA FOODS - Pastries and baked goods - Vallès Oriental
• LES MOLES EN CASA - Ready-prepared products - Montsià
• LLÀGRIMES DEL CANIGÓ - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Alt Empordà
• L'OLIVERA - Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Urgell
• NOVA GAMMA - High-end ready meals - Maresme
• SALBRU - Processed meats and charcuterie - Garrotxa
• SUQUIPÁ - Fruit and vegetable juices - Segrià
• TAPTAP - Fresh hummus and vegetable pâtés - Maresme
• THE NUT CLUB - Locally sourced and roasted nuts - Baix Camp
• TORCLUM - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Baix Penedès
• VALLFLORIDA XOCOLATERS - Pastries and chocolates - Vallès Oriental
• VINCLOOP - Wines - Priorat

This activity forms part of Prodeca's mission to facilitate company participation in strategic trade fairs as a key tool for internationalisation and generating business contacts.

Salón Gourmets, which expects more than 110,000 trade visitors and 15,000 international buyers, represents an opportunity for Catalan companies to strengthen their presence in channels such as specialist distribution, hospitality and gourmet retail.

Innovation, quality and added value as the pillars of the Catalan offer

Catalan participation in this edition stands out for an offer based on adding value to products, with proposals combining tradition, innovation and adaptation to new consumption habits. The participating companies are using the show to present new products, strengthen their brand positioning and explore new commercial opportunities.

This approach reflects the Catalan agri-food sector's strategy, which in recent years has prioritised growth in value over volume in international markets.

The fair is also a space for spotting trends and sharing knowledge with other industry operators, in a highly competitive environment focused on high-end products.

A strategic platform for internationalisation

Salón Gourmets has established itself as one of Europe's leading platforms for the fine food sector, with more than 55,000 products on display and 1,500 new launches at each edition. The event brings together professionals from distribution, restaurants, hospitality and specialist retail, as well as opinion leaders and media.

For Catalan companies, taking part in events of this kind is part of a strategy aimed at expanding markets, strengthening commercial presence and generating business opportunities in international settings.