Insights from ALIMENTARIA Barcelona 2024: Where innovation and networking meet!

ALIMENTARIA BARCELONA is one of the major trade fairs for the food and drinks industry, food service and hospitality sectors. The event is renowned for its comprehensive agenda, including congresses, seminars, conferences, awards ceremonies and product and research presentations, attracting key players from industry, distribution and retail. 

This year’s edition, held from March 18th to 21st, 2024, saw strong international participation, bringing together the entire sector to spotlight the latest industry trends. Sustainability and healthier consumer habits took center stage, alongside cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions designed for the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café) channel. 

FIAB, a partner of the FOODPathS project and a key collaborator at the fair, organized several sessions called ALIBER: “Hidden in plain sight”. Part of the thrilling program that ALIBER presented those 3 days was the Living Lab of European projects, where FOODPathS partners illustrated the power of cross-sector collaboration in tackling the priorities of a sustainable food system from diverse perspectives. 

FOODPathS partners demonstrated the importance of collaboration between food industry actors, researchers, and policymakers to achieve sustainable food system transformation. The project emphasized that working together across sectors is crucial to creating healthier, more sustainable food systems for the future. The event underscored the critical need for collaboration between food industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to drive meaningful transformation. By focusing on sustainable practices and promoting healthier diets, industry leaders are paving the way for a more resilient and inclusive food system. 

Interested in learning more about the key takeaways from Alimentaria Barcelona? Click below. 

Please note, the website is in Spanish, but it offers a video showcasing the event’s best moments, along with the option to download key presentations that highlight the latest innovations and trends.