alimentaria

Alimentaria is a Spanish adjective relating to alimentation and nutrition. It appears in terms like industria alimentaria (food industry), seguridad alimentaria (food safety/food security), and educación alimentaria (nutrition education). In capitalized form, Alimentaria is used as the name of a major international trade fair held in Barcelona, Spain.

Alimentaria, the trade fair, is one of the largest global events for the food and beverage sector. Organized by Fira de Barcelona, it gathers producers, distributors, retailers, and hospitality professionals from around the world. The event features product exhibits, tastings, demonstrations, conferences, and business matchmaking, serving as a platform for product launches and trend analyses.

Impact: The fair has played a significant role in promoting international trade, innovation, and collaboration within the food sector. It highlights advances in areas such as food safety, packaging, sustainability, and digital technologies, and often includes parallel events focused on gastronomy and culinary arts.

See also: food industry, alimentation, cadena alimentaria.