Alimentaria 2010 Set to be Its Most International Edition to Date
Staff Writer - January 29, 2010

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Bookmark and ShareAlimentaria is the most important international food and beverage exhibition in Spain and one of the leading international events of this type. Its eighteenth edition will be held from the 22nd to the 26th of March 2010 at Fira de Barcelona (Barcelona Trade Fair).

Alimentaria 2008
Fira de Barcelona

Around 5,000 leading food and beverage manufacturers and distributors are expected for Alimentaria 2010, with close to 150,000 professional buyers from over 155 countries in attendance.

The exhibition space of around 94,500 square meters will be divided into various sectors, with 13 shows organized by product type, plus an extensive program of innovation and research-related activities.

Alimentaria 2008
Alimentaria 2008

The exhibition presents an extensive program, allowing visitors to enjoy a great variety of related activities, including conferences and scientific seminars to explore the sector's trends, new market tendencies, and new business opportunities. In addition, Alimentaria 2010 will include the 8th International Food Forum, the 8th International Congress on the Mediterranean Diet, and various other international projects.

Alimentaria 2008
Alimentaria 2008

Finally, Alimentaria 2010 will present numerous entertaining and educational side-shows featuring top experts in each area. The seminars and conferences include, among others, "Spain, the Country of 100 Cheeses", "Vinorum", "Spain, Land of Oil", "The Spain of Cured Iberian Meat Products", "BCN Vanguardia", and "Barcelona International Gastronomy Conference".

Alimentaria in numbers

 

2006

2008

2010*

Total exhibition area

115,000 sq. m.

122,000 sq. m.

94,500 sq. m.

Area dedicated to promotional activities

7,000 sq. m.

9,000 sq. m.

9,000 sq. m.

Exhibitors

4,148

4,806

5,000

Total trade visitors

152,344

157,632

150,000

International trade visitors

32,892

33,418

30,000


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