Alimentaria (March 2024)

March 18-21, 2024

Barcelona, Spain

The Canadian Food Exporters Association would like to invite you to participate in Alimentaria taking place at the Gran Via Venue in Barcelona, Spain from March 18-21, 2024.

Alimentaria is the leading food, drinks, and gastronomy fair in Spain and the Mediterranean arc and an international benchmark for the sector. Held bi-annually in Barcelona, this trade fair attracts over 150,000 buyers from around the world. In addition to the exhibition this event also hosts conferences, discussions and business networking events which provides further value-added opportunities.

Trade professionals from the following industry visit Alimentaria (in no specific order):

  • Importers & exporters
  • Distributors & wholesalers
  • Contract catering / for travelers / food services
  • Hotel chains / hotels
  • Restaurant chains/ restaurants
  • Central buying groups
  • Online sales
  • Supermarket chains / retailers

You can learn more about this show at this link.

The cost to participate with the CFEA is CDN $4,270.00 (member rate) or CDN $8,540.00 (non-member rate). The Canada branded stand will include the following: information counter with company name, table, chairs, shelves, graphic panel, wastebasket, electrical outlet, and storage area.

To register for this event please go to https://www.cfea.com/alimentaria-2024-registration

Benefits of participating with the CFEA:

  • Reduction in your space, travel and shipping costs (members only – pending funding approval)
  • Full-service event coordination and dedicated onsite assistance through the CFEA
  • Opportunity to showcase your products to International buyers
  • Network with other Canadian companies and Embassy/Consulate Staff

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you!


Funding for this program is provided by
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s
AgriMarketing Program


You are not obligated to be a member to exhibit with us at this show (non-members will pay 100%) however if you are a not a member and would like to become one you can register online at https://www.cfea.com/application.


Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will only be permitted if a replacement can be found to take the space. In the event a replacement can be found a $750.00 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund.


Event Funding (CFEA members):

CFEA members benefit from reductions in their booth costs and additional booth elements (graphics, electricity, etc) at 50% as well as reimbursements for the following items:

  • Airfare: 50% reimbursement of premium economy airline tickets (maximum 2 per company)
  • Carbon Offset Fee: 50% reimbursement of the carbon offset fee associated with airline tickets (maximum 2 per company)
  • Per Diems: a per diem of $287.50 per day up to 6 days (maximum 2 people per company)
  • Shipment: 50% reimbursement of the cost to ship samples & marketing materials to the show

We reserve the right to limit the maximum reimbursement if the airline tickets and shipment costs exceed our budget.