Starting today and until next Friday, June 21, the Alimentec 2024 fair will take place, which celebrates 25 years. The biennial, organized by Corferias and Koelnmesse and promoted by Anuga, the world's leading food fair, brings together the most outstanding products and services in the food, beverage and gastronomy industry for Colombia and the Latin American region.

Alimentec will occupy an area of ??28,000 m², allowing 560 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors to establish new business connections between decision makers and professionals from the food, restaurant, hotel and accommodation, wholesale and retail sectors. This will improve relationships between stakeholders and generate strategies in a booming market.

Alberto Almanza Venegas, Project Manager at Koelnmesse, comments: "The development of Alimentec in Colombia is a testament to the growth and increasing importance of the food industry in the country. As Koelnmesse, we are delighted to see how this fair has become a reference point for the sector, providing an invaluable platform for the exchange of knowledge, innovation and the establishment of business connections. We are committed to continue collaborating with our partners in Colombia to continue strengthening and growing this event, thus contributing to sustainable development. and competitive of the Colombian food industry."

During its development, Alimentec will provide attendees with a broad commercial sample of the food and beverage industry in Colombia, allowing them to understand the dynamics of the national market and discover new business opportunities. In the same scenario, Alimentec will offer a comprehensive perspective of sectors such as processed, refrigerated and frozen foods; meat, poultry, fish and seafood; dairy and eggs; bakery and pastry shop; drinks, liqueurs and infusions; fruits, vegetables and organic; sweets, snacks and confectionery; horeca and food services.

"Alimentec 2024 is a formidable space for the industry, where commercial opportunities, exchange of experiences are combined and conversations are built around key topics such as sustainability and innovation. From the ANDI Food Industry Chamber we put all the enthusiasm to a fair that will contribute to the dynamism of the Colombian market, and where Colombian companies will present their innovative portfolio, share their practices and strengthen commercial relationships with their clients," commented Camilo Montes, executive director of the Chamber of the Food Industry of the ANDI.

International Component

In its international component, Alimentec will have 45% of exhibitors this year from countries such as Argentina, Canada, Turkey, United States, Chile, Spain, Italy, Peru, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, China, Greece, among others. The participation of these delegations marks an increase of 53% compared to the 2022 edition.

Both international visitors and exhibitors will discover in Colombia a strategic meeting point to expand their reach in Latin America. Taking into account its geographical location, the country becomes a privileged logistics player so that companies can reduce their delivery times and have competitive costs within the sector.

Andrés López Valderrama, executive president of Corferias, mentions: "We are proud to highlight the historical participation of more than 200 international companies and more than 360 national ones. These impressive figures demonstrate the relevance of Alimentec as a very high-level platform, becoming a "Essential meeting point for the industry in our country and the region. The diversity and caliber of the exhibitors reinforce our role as an epicenter of commercial and professional exchange."