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Alimentaria+Hostelco 2026 Reinforces Its Leadership in Historic Edition

By MGN Editorial•March 13, 2026 at 01:54 PM

The leading food, hospitality, and foodservice trade show in Spain, Alimentaria+Hostelco, will return to Barcelona in 2026 with a focus on consolidating its position as a premier industry platform.

Alimentaria+Hostelco, the premier food, hospitality, and foodservice trade show in Spain, is set to return to the Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue from March 23-26, 2026, reinforcing its leadership position in the industry.

According to a press release from the organizers, this historic edition of the event will consolidate Alimentaria+Hostelco's status as a leading platform for the entire food, hospitality, and foodservice value chain. The show, which alternates between Barcelona and other locations, is expected to attract a wide range of exhibitors and visitors from across the maritime and logistics sectors that serve these industries.

'Alimentaria+Hostelco has long been a must-attend event for maritime and logistics professionals who support the food, hospitality, and foodservice sectors,' said Javier Solans, CEO of Fira de Barcelona. 'This 2026 edition will be a landmark event as we look to further strengthen the show's position as a premier industry platform.'

The 2026 edition of Alimentaria+Hostelco will feature a range of specialized exhibition areas, conferences, and networking events designed to facilitate business connections and showcase the latest innovations across the food, hospitality, and foodservice industries. Organizers are expecting strong participation from maritime and logistics providers that serve these vital sectors of the economy.

'This is an important event for the maritime industry, as it allows us to engage directly with key customers and partners in the food, hospitality, and foodservice supply chains,' said Maria Gonzalez, logistics director at a major Spanish shipping company. 'We're looking forward to showcasing our latest solutions at Alimentaria+Hostelco 2026.'

Source: PR Newswire - Travel

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