Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 to Spotlight Food Industry Innovation
Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 will take place from October 6 to 8 this year, at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue.
The attendees can expect to see more than 80 experts who will analyze the changes that are redefining the food value chain, a presentation of the study “Digitalization, changes in occupations and new skills in the meat sector in Spain”, prepared by the Observatory of Digital Skills and Employment, and a new edition of “Smart Industry 4.0”, a report by the Observatory of Industry and Technology.
Another main event will be a presentation on the results of the second edition of the “AECOC Shopperview Barometer”, a study that focuses on food handling and conservation and preparation habits in homes, presented by Xavier Pera, the head of Food Safety at AECOC. An additional presentation will be made by Yolanda Torres, part of the consulting firm Kersia, who will present the latest tools to anticipate and manage microbiological risks through advanced monitoring, analysis and prevention systems.
Finally, global trends in ingredients will be discussed by Enric Tardio, the Senior Business Development Manager at Innova Market Insights. There will also be a Startup Corner area where tiny start-ups will present disruptive solutions with the potential to transform the food industry.
