The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Government of Catalonia is organising, through Prodeca, the participation of Catalan companies in the Honey Market 2026, to be held in Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona, from 20 to 22 November 2026.

THE MARKET

The Honey Market is launched with the aim of becoming a benchmark showcase for Catalan honeys and of highlighting the quality, origin and diversity of the region's beekeeping production.

The fair aims to boost sales of Catalan honey, give visibility to producers and strengthen the direct link with consumers.

This year we are organising the first edition of this market fair, open to the public and free to enter, located in Plaça Catalunya, one of Barcelona's most emblematic and busiest spaces.

The Honey Market will be held at the same time as the New Olive Oil Market, which was launched in 2025 to showcase the country's extra virgin olive oil and bring it closer to an urban audience.

Both events will share the venue and the programme, creating a space for the joint promotion of top-quality Catalan agri-food products.

In addition to the exhibition area, the fair will include:

• A food area with 5 Catalan cuisine operators
• A space with tables and chairs suitable for eating
• A Catalan wine bar
• An outreach space with talks and culinary demonstrations showcasing Catalan extra virgin olive oil and honey over the 3 days of the fair.
• A shared storage area with an individual space for producers.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Be a honey producer based and producing in Catalonia and able to evidence the origin and traceability of the product sold.
• Have your own payment system for sales and tastings.
• Preferably, have a home delivery service for orders placed
• Complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca together with proof of payment.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Registrations will be accepted until the 24 available places are filled.
• Should demand exceed the places available, priority will go to companies belonging to the MAAC collective brand (Mel d'Apicultores i Apicultors de Catalunya).
• If, after applying this criterion, demand still exceeds the places available, order of registration and payment will be taken into account.

Allocation of spaces

Exhibition spaces will be allocated by public draw. 

COST OF PARTICIPATION

• Individual space at the Honey Market: €375 + 21% VAT (€453.75)

Companies may request only one space. If interested in two spaces, this must be requested when completing the form to confirm registration.

The allocation of double spaces will depend on availability and will be resolved once the registration deadline has passed.

FAIR OPENING HOURS

The planned opening hours are:

• Friday 20 November from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
• Saturday 21 November, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday 22 November, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION INCLUDE?

Each honey producer will have a stand of approximately 4 m².

• Wooden counter with storage space
• Display shelving
• Blackboard or holder for prices
• 2 stools
• Corporate signage on the fascia and the counter
• Access to a shared storage area with a minimum space of 120x80 cm
• Water point and basic services
• Sockets and LED lights

In terms of communication, participating producers will enjoy:

• Promotion on social media and institutional channels
• Presence in the fair's graphic materials
• Logistical support and personalised assistance before and during the fair
• Exhibitors may use their own promotional materials (vinyls, roll-ups, signage, etc.), provided they do not alter the overall look of the stand and that they notify Prodeca in advance and bear the installation costs.

If an exhibitor needs extra furniture or other services not covered by the terms of the call, they must handle the arrangements and bear the cost.

APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE

• Closing date for applications: 25 July 2026

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted a duly completed application form and paid the participation fee.

The payment must state the reference: MERCAT DE LA MEL

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.

Should the event have to be cancelled for reasons beyond Prodeca's control, Prodeca will refund companies the amount paid as a registration fee, with no further claim being possible.