Alimentaria Exhibitions, a Joint Venture between Reed Exhibitions and Fira de Barcelona
In 2002, Reed Exhibitions agreed on a strategic alliance with Fira de Barcelona which led to the setting up of a new company, Alimentaria Exhibitions S.A., to organise and run food product and technology tradeshows throughout the world.
The company's main exhibitions are Alimentaria, Bta. Barcelona tecnologías de la alimentación and Barcelona Degusta in Barcelona; Alimentaria Lisboa and Horexpo, in Portugal and Alimentaria México in Mexico FD.
Alimentaria Exhibitions has achieved leading positions in the food fairs sector in the countries where it operates: Spain, Portugal and Mexico. The firm manages over 200.000 square metres net of exhibition space, with 6,000 international exhibitors drawn from the production, trade, equipment and technology sides of the food industry attracting around 200,000 professionals from these sectors. It has a turnover of 40 million euros.
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Alimentaria
Alimentaria, the International Food and Beverages Show, is one of the sector's top three trade fairs in Europe. From 70 countries around the world, 4,806 companies - 1.500 of which are international leaders in food manufacturing and distribution - came in 2008 to Barcelona (Spain) to meet up with the 158.000 international purchasers from 155 countries that visit the show. With total exhibition area of 131.000 square meters distributed over 15 single-theme halls based on product families, Alimentaria's next edition is set to take place March 22-26, 2010. |
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Alimentaria&Horexpo Lisboa
The aim of this project is to act as the largest business platform in Portugal for the food and beverage, distribution, and hotel and catering industries. While held together, each show will maintain its own personality and enable companies to take advantage of significant synergies. Organised jointly by Alimentaria Exhibitions and Feira International de Lisboa (FIL), Alimentaria Lisboa – International Food Exhibition – is the undisputed leader among Portuguese trade shows, ranking fourth in the sector in Europe. For its part, Horexpo – International Hotel, Catering and Vending Exhibition – has already established itself as an important benchmark for one of the sectors with the greatest prospects for the future. |
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Alimentaria México
Alimentaria México, the most important food and drink equipment show in Mexico and North America, will be held June 2-4, 2009 in Mexico City, with 11.000 purchasers visiting from Mexico, North America and the southern United States. The event bring together 450 exhibitors from 30 countries, displaying close to 5.000 food products to professionals, sales agents and international buyers. |
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Barcelona Degusta
Barcelona Degusta, the Food Show for Consumers will be held its third edition on 6-9 March 2009 at Fira de Barcelona (Spain). Nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 40.000 visitors will be on hand for an event featuring a large market where food can be sampled and bought, as well as tasting areas and various conferences and practical classes. |