The director of Prodeca, Dèlia Perpiñà, participates in a round table discussion on the challenges of internationalization in a context marked by geopolitics, market innovation and value generation.

The completion of the European project Taste the Difference and participation in the Summer Fancy Food Show consolidate the United States as one of the priority markets for the internationalization of the Catalan agri-food sector.

The fair will be held, from November 20 to 22, again at Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona and this year incorporates a space dedicated to Catalan honeys with the aim of strengthening the visibility of the Catalan beekeeping sector.

Fresh fruit constitutes a strategic sector for the Catalan agri-food economy and one of the pillars of its internationalization. Currently, it is the third largest agri-food exporting sector, and in the last five years, the value of exports has increased by 30%.

In recent years, the Mexican market has consolidated itself as one of the most promising markets for the Catalan agri-food sector. Since 2021, Prodeca and the Government Delegation in Mexico have been working together to commercially position Catalan food and beverage companies. A delegation from Prodeca has traveled to Mexico to monitor, support, and assess their presence in the market, as well as to explore new collaboration proposals.

France is a strategic market for Catalonia; it is the largest European buyer of Catalan agri-food products. In 2022, it imported 16.73% of the total international exports. The Catalan representation in Paris has recently consolidated its importance with the inauguration of the Plaça de la Catalogne in the 14th district. This green space, featuring over 470 trees, has made it the first urban forest in Paris, previously designed by the architect Ricardo Bofill.

The chef, writer and gastronomic promoter Alba Sunyer has led a masterclass at the Schoolcraft College in Detroit, as part of the #CatalanFood campaign, for the promotion and commercial projection of Catalan food and drink products and companies.

The Olive Oil Business Forum is a business event connecting Catalan olive oil producers with international market operators, aiming to establish commercial relationships in the agri-food sector.

The market for plant-based drinks is growing and it is expected to continue to do so over the coming years. The market is currently estimated to be US$ 351,700 in size and its valuation is expected to reach US$ 668,900.

Gastronomy and Catalan wines at Napa Valley Festival in two spaces: the Patron's Lounge and the festival's Taste of Napa where were exhibited Catalan gastronomic elements and wine tastings to the professional audience attending

The first Catalan Food Business Forum connected 80 Catalan companies with 120 importers and distributors from around the world, generating over 3,500 B2B meetings.

Catalonia has a long track record in making chocolate, which is one of the most valued and sought-after products worldwide, in addition to playing a prevalent role in Catalan cuisine through some acclaimed chefs.

In times gone by, "à la Catalane" was an international moniker for any dish with aubergine and rice on the side. Below are a few of our products and customs that have won hearts worldwide.

Platform to boost the internationalization of Catalonia's agri-food sector, which brings food and wine companies in contact with buyers from non-EU markets.

In Catalonia, the beekeeping sector has traditionally been deeply rooted and constantly updated.