Spain’s 2026 Food Trade Shows

2026 is packed with key dates for the food & beverage industry: innovation in Horeca, fine dining, organic products, wine, olive oil, seafood, and fresh produce. For exhibitors, success isn’t just about showing up — it’s about making the right choice: aligning brand goals with the visitor profile, booking early, and designing a booth that generates leads before, during, and after the event.

In this 2026 Food Trade Show Calendar, we highlight the year’s most important national and international events. From major professional fairs like Alimentaria and Salón Gourmets to specialized exhibitions focused on wine, organic products, and olive oil, this overview provides a comprehensive look at the industry’s event agenda for the year ahead.

Major Food Trade Shows in 2026

January

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España

Dates: January 26–28, 2026
Location: IFEMA Madrid
Description:Spain’s leading haute cuisine summit, featuring top-level content and a highly influential professional audience — including chefs, restaurateurs, and premium distributors. A key opportunity for brands with a culinary story and high–value-added products.

More information here

February

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW)

Dates: February 2–4, 2026
Location: Fira Barcelona, Montjuïc
Description: The benchmark trade show for Spanish wine — bringing together wineries, designations of origin, importers, and sommeliers. Ideal for expanding distribution and strengthening brand presence in the specialized channel.

More information here.

HIP – Horeca Professional Expo

Dates: February 16–18, 2026
Location: IFEMA Madrid
Description: The leading innovation event for the Horeca sector — showcasing equipment, digital transformation, sustainability, and operations. If you’re targeting decision-makers in hospitality and foodservice, this is the place to be.

More information here.

March

World Olive Oil Exhibition (WOOE)

Dates: March 3–4, 2026
Location: IFEMA Madrid
Description: The largest trade show dedicated exclusively to extra virgin olive oil — featuring international buyers, tastings, and export-focused business opportunities. Perfect for olive mills and PDOs looking to expand into new markets.

More information here.

BioCultura A Coruña

Dates: March 6–8, 2026
Location: ExpoCoruña
Description: A fair for organic products and sustainable living, attracting a mix of professional and consumer audiences. A great opportunity for organic brands with a clear value proposition and proper certifications.

More information here.

Alimentaria & Hostelco

Dates: March 23–26, 2026
Location: Fira Barcelona, Gran Via
Description: Spain’s leading biennial food trade show. A must-attend event if you’re looking for high-volume B2B contacts, new partnerships, and international visibility across multiple food industry sectors.

More information here.

April

Salón Gourmets

Dates: April 13–16, 2026
Location: IFEMA Madrid
Description: The leading trade show for gourmet and premium products — attracting high-end retailers, fine dining professionals, and international buyers from the luxury segment.

More information here.

Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global

Dates: April 21–23, 2026
Location: Fira Barcelona, Gran Via
Description: The world’s largest seafood trade show — featuring suppliers, processing technology, cold chain solutions, logistics, and buyers from across the globe. For seafood companies, this is the must-attend event of the year.

More information here.

May

BioCultura Barcelona

Dates: May 7–10, 2026
Location: La Farga, L’Hospitalet
Description: The Barcelona edition attracts a strong mix of conscious consumers and eco-industry professionals. Ideal for brand activations, product sampling, and consumer education initiatives.

More information here.

October

Fruit Attraction

Dates: October 6–8, 2026
Location: IFEMA Madrid
Description: The leading trade show for the fruit and vegetable sector, held at a key time for campaign planning. It brings together a high concentration of international buyers and covers the entire value chain.

More information here.

Conxemar

Dates: October 6–8, 2026
Location: IFEVI, Vigo
Description: Europe’s benchmark event for the frozen seafood industry. A high-value networking platform for wholesalers, importers, auxiliary industries, and cold logistics companies. Note: It coincides with Fruit Attraction, so make sure to plan stand and team resources in advance.

More information here.

A practical tip for exhibitors

Once your project reaches a certain scale, the difference between simply showing up and truly performing at a trade show comes down to the details — a booth layout designed around real visitor flow, a visual story that speaks clearly from three meters away, and flawless logistics that prevent last-minute surprises. At Servis, we’ve spent over 60 years designing and building trade show booths across Spain and Europe with one mindset: “everything runs smoothly because we’ve planned it that way.” You can feel the difference the moment the doors open.

How to choose the right trade shows (3 tips that really work)

Business objective: generate distribution, open export channels, launch a new product, or strengthen your brand. Not every trade show serves every goal.
Visitor–product fit: premium (Gourmets), influencer/chef-driven (Madrid Fusión), Horeca (HIP), organic (BioCultura / Organic Food Iberia), seafood (Seafood / Conxemar), fruit and vegetable (Fruit Attraction), wine (BWW), olive oil (WOOE).
Timing and logistics: in October, Fruit Attraction and Conxemar overlap — plan your teams and booth setup well in advance. In spring, consider giving your stand a second life through reusability, modular design, or updated graphics.

2026 international food trade shows

Gulfood

Dates: January 26–30, 2026
Location: Dubai (DWTC + Dubai Exhibition Centre)
Description: The world’s largest F&B meeting point, with a clear focus on international purchasing and distribution. Ideal for brands with export ambitions and a competitive portfolio in either price–volume or value-added products.

More information here.

Foodex Japan

Dates: March 10–13, 2026
Location: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo)
Description: The gateway to Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Requires preparation in local regulations, labeling, and product adaptation — including size, flavor, and food safety standards.

More information here.

SIAL Paris

Dates: October 17–21, 2026
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte
Description: One of the world’s key hubs for food innovation. Excellent for spotting trends, testing new products, and developing distribution across Europe and the MENA region.

More information here.

Quick checklist for your participation

Space reservation: try to secure your location 8–10 months in advance for major trade shows (Alimentaria, Fruit Attraction, SIAL).
Stand provider: contact a reliable stand supplier. Many companies offer the service, but not all can deliver effectively. At Servis, we can help you achieve a smooth, successful participation — without the stress.
Operations: check all logistics — access points, electrical connections, height limits, loading and unloading procedures, handling, and storage.
Sustainability: prioritize reusable systems, modular graphics, and materials with a clear end-of-life plan.
Lead generation: prepare your digital lead capture tools and a clear script for qualifying contacts.
Post-show: schedule your follow-up within 72 hours after the event — that’s where you secure your ROI.