The 13th edition of Alimentec | Anuga Select Colombia 2026, held at Corferias (Bogotá), concluded with resounding success. This year marked a historic milestone with the event’s formal integration into the global Anuga network, the world’s largest specialized trade fair ecosystem.
The event attracted more than 39,000 trade visitors and brought together more than 650 exhibitors with delegations from 22 countries.
On the business front, the trade show exceeded expectations by generating projected business deals worth more than 16 million USD and securing 1,270 business meetings through a business matchmaking session that connected 107 national and international buyers from 18 countries with 384 exhibitors.
Well-established companies took advantage of the event to expand: Grupo Diana officially launched its institutional line, “Diana Profesional.” At the same time, Avícola El Guamito secured market entries into destinations as diverse as Chile and Greece.
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The Highlight of Alimentec
The central theme of the fair was “Origin Matters,” in response to a strong global trend in which consumers demand transparency about the origin and impact of food. The new unprocessed foods pavilion, focused on the value of origin, became one of the most popular stops for industry professionals.
In addition to its commercial success, the fair stood out for its robust academic and experiential components, offering 168 activities (including 143 talks, 17 workshops, and 8 masterclasses) led by approximately 220 speakers.
These activities were distributed across nine specialized zones, such as the Food Innovation Summit and Cooking Shows. One of the most memorable moments was the qualifying round of the Paco Torreblanca International Haute Pâtisserie Award, where chef Jonathan Buitrago won the professional category with his “Macondo” cake, securing his spot to represent Colombia in the final in Spain.
Save the date:
Corferias and Koelnmesse are planning the next edition of Alimentec for June 6–9, 2028.