Argentina Alimenta will connect Argentine producers with importers from 23 countries at an international business round
27 October, 2026
Just weeks away from its first edition, Argentina Alimenta is getting ready to bring together the main players in the food and beverage industry at La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires, from November 17 to 19, with an agenda in which business generation and the opening of new international markets will be among the key focuses.
The initiative is organized by La Rural S.A., PromArgentina, the Coordinating Body of Food Products Industries (COPAL) and Fira Barcelona, together with other strategic partners, with the aim of creating a space for networking, business and international positioning for the Argentine food industry.
Within this framework, PromArgentina will hold an International B2B Business Round with the participation of 42 importing companies from 23 countries across the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia, who will hold one-on-one meetings with Argentine producers and companies during the fair.
The International Business Round includes private meetings, scheduled in advance, between international buyers and Argentine companies, with the aim of fostering new commercial ties, strategic alliances and concrete export opportunities.
Importers from Brazil, the United States, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Romania, India, Israel, Nicaragua, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Guyana and Uruguay will take part.
International buyers will arrive interested in a wide variety of products from the Argentine offering, including fish and seafood, olive oil, confectionery, poultry, beef, lamb and pork —frozen and processed—, fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, condiments, dressings and spices, cookies, dulce de leche, raisins, almonds, pistachios and peanuts, powdered milk, butter and cheeses, yerba mate, mineral water, energy drinks, soft drinks and wines.
A fair to project Argentine industry to the world
Over three days, Argentina Alimenta will bring together at La Rural, Predio Ferial companies from across the entire food and beverage value chain, along with supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, distributors, importers and exporters from Argentina and abroad.
The fair will be a strategic space to generate business, connect supply and demand, share trends and drive innovation and the internationalization of Argentine production.
In its first edition, Argentina Alimenta seeks to establish itself as a platform for business networking and international promotion, bringing Argentine companies closer to new markets and business opportunities.
BUYER SECTORS
- SUPERMARKETS AND RETAIL
- IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
- TRADERS / SPECIALIZED BUYERS
- FOOD SERVICE
- CONSULTING
SUPERMARKETS AND RETAIL:
Products of interest: Olive oil; flavored water; almonds; energy drinks; soft drinks; coffee; beer; prunes; canned goods; sweets and confectionery; gummies; liqueurs and aperitifs; peanuts; jams and jellies; walnuts; snacks; wine.
Who are they? A Colombian supermarket company that is part of Grupo Corbeta. It began operations in 1987 and currently has a presence in 12 cities across the country.
Products of interest: Olive oil; flavored water; alfajores; almonds; energy drinks; candy; chocolate; prunes; sweets and confectionery; gummies; liqueurs and aperitifs; peanuts; breadcrumbs; dairy products and ingredients; organic products; premium products; sauces and dressings; snacks; sweet snacks; transport and logistics; wine; conveyor belts.
Who are they? A convenience store chain founded in 2023, known as Biggie Express, and Biggie Farma for its pharmacies. It has more than 300 stores, while Biggie Farma has 149 locations in Asunción, Greater Asunción and other cities in the interior of Paraguay.
Products of interest: Soybean oil; alfajores; fresh fruit.
Who are they? Grupo Rey is a Panamanian multi-format food retail platform. It currently has 174 locations in the country, including supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores. This year it opened a new hypermarket.
Products of interest / stated demand: Olive oil; alfajores; poultry; beef; lamb; pork; frozen and processed meats; prunes; condiments; croaker; crackers; dulce de leche; frozen, dried and fresh fruit; cookies; seafood; hake; raisins; frozen fish; pistachios; frozen and premium products; specialty cheeses; snacks; meat by-products; frozen and fresh vegetables; wine.
Who are they? One of the largest and most traditional supermarket chains in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, it has 33 stores in the state under the São Luiz Supermercado, Mercadão São Luiz and Mini São Luiz brands.
Polakof & Cía. / El Dorado (Uruguay)
Stated demand: Sunflower oil; olive oil; soybean oil; alfajores; processed foods; rice; peas; beverages; energy drinks and soft drinks; coffee; candy; beer; chocolate; canned goods; crackers; cookies; chickpeas; gummies; juices; ketchup; lentils; peanuts; mayonnaise; jams; mustard; beans; agro-industrial products and ingredients; frozen foods; cleaning products; rice derivatives; sauces; snacks; nougat; vinegar; wine.
Who are they? A Uruguayan company headquartered in Maldonado. It operates the El Dorado supermarket chain, with more than 75 stores across 16 departments.
Stated demand: Alfajores; almonds; candy; processed meats; beer; chocolate; prunes; condiments; canned goods; sweets and confectionery; frozen fruit; berries; gummies; vegetable fats; butter; peanuts; margarines; jams; pecans; walnuts; other; raisins; pistachios; frozen products; rice derivatives; sauces and dressings; snacks; sweet snacks; meat by-products; nougat; frozen vegetables.
Who are they? A Paraguayan company that is part of Grupo Vierci. It manages and operates supermarkets, representing the Superseis (S6), Supermercado Stock, Stock Express and Superseis Express (S6 Express) chains.
Stated demand: Sunflower oil; alfajores; energy drinks; candy; chimichurri; chocolate; condiments and spices; dulce de leche; gummies; liqueurs and aperitifs; butter; margarines; organic products; premium products; balsamic vinegar; wine; yerba mate; yogurt.
Who are they? A supermarket and hypermarket chain with more than 80 stores in Lima and the provinces. Plaza Vea belongs to Supermercados Peruanos S.A., part of Grupo Interbank, which also operates the Vivanda, Mass and Makro supermarkets.
The Shoprite Group (South Africa)
Who are they? An African group that owns the largest supermarket chain on the continent and one of the largest retailers in the world, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and operating in eight countries. It runs the Shoprite, Checkers and USave brands, with a total of 3,710 stores, including franchises, and more than 174,000 employees.
Who are they? A Uruguayan company with more than 150 years of history. It currently operates in Montevideo, Canelones and Maldonado, and since 2023 has managed Red Express, extending its reach to the interior of the country.
Stated demand: Olive oil; flavored water; alfajores; soft drinks; coffee; candy; chocolate; sweets and confectionery; gummies; juices; jams and jellies; organic products; premium products; snacks; sweet snacks; tea; wine; yerba mate.
Who are they? Tiendas Chedraui belongs to Grupo Comercial Chedraui, a Mexican self-service retail company with 728 stores in Mexico and 384 supermarkets in the United States. Tiendas Chedraui operates 219 stores in Mexico.
IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS:
Stated demand: Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially peaches, nectarines, kiwis, apples, pears, plums, apricots, strawberries, persimmons and watermelons.
Who are they? A cooperative with five facilities and member growers in Italy, distributing approximately one million quintals of fruit and vegetables per year across Italy, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Stated demand: Olive oil; Alfajores; Almonds; Beef; Lamb; Frozen meats; King crab; Chocolate; Canned goods; Crackers; Cookies and biscuits; Juices; Jams and jellies; Walnuts; Pistachios; Frozen products; Cheeses; Sauces; Nougat; Wine
Who are they? An exclusive Ecuadorian gourmet market, delicatessen, café and restaurant. It imports and distributes gourmet products and supplies more than 500 clients with more than 1,000 products.
De Rossetti SpA (Chile)
Stated demand: Sunflower oil; olive oil; canned goods; cookies and biscuits; premium products.
Who are they? A Chilean company specializing in trade and distribution, best known for its extra virgin olive oil brand.
Deli Food Distribution (Romania)
Stated demand: Meat products, dairy, bakery and pastry, fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, sweets, canned goods, organic and natural products, beverages, pâtés and terrines, as well as premium condiments and spices.
Who are they? A company specializing in the import and distribution of premium foods, specialties and delicatessen products, with production facilities in Belgium, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Germany, Bulgaria and Greece.
Distribuidora Nacional S.A. (DINSA) (Nicaragua)
Stated demand: Edible oils, olives and capers, condiments, spices, dressings and sauces, breading mixes, breads and cookies, nachos and snacks, popcorn products, wines and vinegars, rice, beans and grains, pasta and sauces, flours, dried fruit, vegetables and canned goods, canned meats and seafood, soups and broths, beverages, teas and almond milk.
Who are they? A company specializing in the distribution of consumer goods, mainly food, disposable items, packaging and cleaning products. It has nationwide coverage in Nicaragua and serves both the retail and institutional markets.
Fortune Gourmet Specialities Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Stated demand: Cheeses and dairy products, meats and processed meat products, salumi and charcuterie, poultry, fish and seafood, bakery products.
Who are they? A company specializing in the import and distribution of gourmet foods, with a wide distribution network in India. It works with international suppliers from Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, and sells well-known brands in the gourmet segment.
Importadora Davinci SpA (Chile)
Stated demand: Savory snacks, nuts, jerky, peanuts, bacon, confectionery, chocolates, gummies, marshmallows, candy, chewing gum, beverages, flavored waters and bulk products.
Who are they? A company dedicated to the import and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, with nationwide coverage. It works mainly with food, snacks, confectionery, beverages and high-turnover products.
Stated demand: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including beers, wines, spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, juices and other drinks.
Who are they? A company specializing in the import, export and sale of beverages. It has experience in more than 20 markets, with particular expertise in wines from Argentina, Chile and the United States and in leading South American beers.
Najmah Firdous Trading (Qatar)
Stated demand: Chilled and frozen food products, including meats and proteins, dairy, canned goods, dry goods, processed foods, snacks, beverages, condiments and premium bakery and pastry products.
Who are they? A company specializing in the import, distribution and sale of food and FMCG products. Its distribution network supplies retail, hotels, restaurants and industrial sectors. It handles more than 100 product categories.
Stated demand: Yerba mate, wines, alfajores, empanada wrappers and other Argentine foods.
Who are they? A Barcelona-based company specializing in the import, production and distribution in Europe of Argentine food and beverage brands. It operates in markets across Europe, Israel, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia, supplying channels such as supermarkets, distributors, gourmet stores, ethnic shops and the food service industry.
SYLSTORE COMPAÑÍA S.A. (Costa Rica)
Stated demand: Wines, spirits and imported gourmet products.
Who are they? A company specializing in the import and sale of high-quality wines, spirits and gourmet products. Its offering combines the sale of international labels with a strong focus on wine culture, also providing tastings, courses and wine and food experiences.
TCG (United States)
Stated demand: Olive oil; mineral water; sugar; energy drinks and soft drinks; beef; lamb; frozen and processed meats; king crab; chimichurri; condiments; canned goods; crackers; cookies; powdered milk; butter; peanuts; other; frozen products; bakery; organic, premium and regional products; cheeses; specialty cheeses; sauces; snacks; meat by-products; yerba mate.
THIEN VUONG FOODS (ACE Foods) (Vietnam)
Stated demand: Beef, pork, poultry and lamb; frozen and chilled meat products; vegetables and tubers; dairy products, cheeses and ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat processed foods.
Who are they? A company specializing in food storage, processing and distribution. Its focus is on ensuring the quality and preservation of products until they reach the market. It supplies 4- and 5-star restaurants and hotels, supermarkets and health food stores nationwide.
Stated demand: High-quality, technology-driven agricultural inputs and solutions for rural producers.
Who are they? An agribusiness company that works mainly as a distributor of agricultural inputs in Bahia and Tocantins. It offers products and services for rural producers, including agricultural inputs, fertilizers, biostimulants, foliar nutrition and crop management solutions.
Viñals Wine & Food S.L. — Spain
Stated demand: Wines, beverages, yerba mate, alfajores, sweets and other top-quality Argentine products.
Who are they? A company specializing in connecting quality Argentine products with the Spanish market. It imports and distributes Argentine wines, beverages and foods in Spain and Gibraltar, and also exports Spanish products to South America.
DISTRIBUTORS
Comestibles Alfa S.A.S. (Colombia)
Stated demand: Olive oil; almonds; prunes; canned goods; dried fruit; berries; peanuts; pecans; walnuts; other; raisins; pistachios; premium products; regional products; sauces and dressings.
Who are they? A company specializing in the sale and distribution of gourmet foods for the food service market. It has a broad product portfolio sourced from more than 15 countries.
EKO Business S.A.C. / EKO FOOD (Peru)
Stated demand: Healthy beverages, healthy snacks and gourmet and specialty foods, mainly long-shelf-life packaged products made with natural ingredients and with a differentiated proposition.
Who are they? A company specializing in the representation, import and distribution of healthy brands in the Peruvian market. It works with specialty stores, retail, supermarkets, marketplaces and distributors.
Who are they? A company dedicated to the import and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods through pre-sale, van sales, wholesale and modern trade channels, with a portfolio of its own and represented brands (El Arriero, Xnack, Xparkling Water, Nicoland, Kamila, JoJo, Gran Kactus, Dunorte, among others).
Who are they? A company dedicated to the distribution of beverages, mostly wines, from Latin America, specifically from Chile and Argentina. It focuses on the French market, HORECA sector.
IMPORTERS
Stated demand: Sunflower oil; corn oil; olive oil; mineral and flavored water; organic and natural foods; processed foods; almonds; beverages; energy drinks; coffee; dulce de leche; cookies and biscuits; dairy and dairy derivatives; liqueurs; jams; honey; agro-industrial products and ingredients; gourmet products; snacks; balsamic vinegar; wine; vegetable oils; alcoholic beverages; gourmet canned goods and pickles; sweets, preserves and confectionery; milk and powdered milk; butter and cream; honey and bee products; seeds and grains.
Who are they? A foreign trade company dedicated to the import, export and sale of wines, sparkling wines, liqueurs and foods. The company works with international brands and seeks to position them in the Peruvian market, offering sales and distribution solutions with a focus on quality and service.
Stated demand: Sunflower oil; olive oil; soybean oil; white rice; sugar; squid; condiments and spices; canned goods; frozen fruit; ingredients for the food industry; ketchup; prawns; powdered milk; mayonnaise; oil blends; mustard; other; frozen fish; frozen products; cheeses; sauces and dressings; frozen vegetables; vinegar.
Who are they? A company specializing in the wholesale distribution of food and inputs for the food industry, focused on B2B clients, distributors, wholesalers and food service operators. It has a portfolio of more than 500 products, working with domestic suppliers and importers.
Tovim ve Taim (Israel)
Stated demand: Alfajores; soft drinks; coffee; beer; chimichurri; condiments and spices; crackers; dulce de leche; cookies and biscuits; infusions; liqueurs and aperitifs; other; organic products; premium products; regional products; wine; yerba mate.
Who are they? Its name comes from Hebrew and means “Good and Tasty.” It was founded by Argentine Pablo Salischiker, who emigrated to Israel in 1995. The firm was born with the mission of supplying the expatriate community and the local public with the authentic flavors of South America, also operating under the trade name Stop Latino.
Stated demand: A company involved in the international trade of agri-food products, connecting producers with international markets. It specializes in the sale of beef and other food products, facilitating their distribution and access to different markets.
Who are they? A company involved in the international trade of agri-food products, connecting producers with international markets. It specializes in the sale of beef and other food products, facilitating their distribution and access to different markets.
Stated demand: Import and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods for the Uruguayan market.
Who are they? A company dedicated to the import, representation and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods. It has more than 20 years of market experience and sells products in the grocery, cleaning, fragrance and personal care categories.
SPECIALIZED TRADERS
Stated demand: Hake; prawns; squid.
Who are they? An association that brings together industries, importers, exporters, distributors, traders and retailers in the fishing sector, aimed at strengthening the chain and promoting trade in seafood products. It has 32 members and is headquartered in São Paulo, with its executive office in Brasília.
Neoking Foods (United Arab Emirates)
Stated demand: Poultry; beef; lamb; pork; frozen meats; processed meats (cured meats, breaded products and others).
Who are they? A company specializing in the international trade of proteins and meat products, offering beef, chicken, fish and lamb, among other products. With a presence in various international markets, it works with suppliers from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay, connecting South American production with buyers and markets around the world.
FOOD SERVICE / HORECA
Fusion Hospitality Inc. (Guyana)
Stated demand: Additives; food additives; coffee; beef; lamb; pork; frozen meats; processed meats; beer; canned goods; natural ingredients; ingredients for the food industry; liqueurs and aperitifs; frozen products; organic products; premium products; regional products; specialty cheeses; meat by-products; wine.
Who are they? A hospitality group that creates dining, entertainment and event experiences, combining international standards with local culture. Its portfolio includes restaurants and venues such as Nikkei Guyana, Bloom Café, Padron and Sixes, as well as catering services for private, corporate and large-scale events.
CONSULTING FIRMS
JNS International Group (Spain)
Stated demand: Soybean oil; prunes; berries; liqueurs and aperitifs; peanuts; jams and jellies; bulk and retail-packed honey; pecans; walnuts; raisins; pistachios; organic, premium and regional products; wine.
Who are they? A consulting firm specializing in international trade, focused on supporting companies in their internationalization processes and business development in foreign markets. It provides advice and tools to facilitate business networking, international expansion and the generation of new business opportunities.
More information: ronda.argentina.alimenta@promargentina.ar | prensa@apcogroup.co
About La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires
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About FIRA Barcelona
FIRA de Barcelona is one of the most important trade fair organizations in Europe in terms of the volume and quality of its events, the high standard of its venues and its organizational experience and professionalism.
It is the leader in the Spanish trade fair market, especially in industrial and professional shows, and its positioning is closely linked to Barcelona, one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, with more than a century of trade fair tradition.
FIRA is an economic and social driver, one of the best platforms for business, the commercial promotion of the industrial fabric, the international projection of companies, knowledge exchange and talent attraction. Its annual contribution to the economy of the city and its surroundings is estimated at more than 5 billion euros and more than 35,000 jobs.
Each year it organizes and attracts events that are international leaders in their fields (food, technology, health, fashion, automotive, industrial production, etc.). It also innovates to grow its shows and create new events that respond to new social and business demands, and helps companies open up to new markets by co-organizing trade fairs in different countries.
One of FIRA’s main hallmarks is its support for productive sectors, professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as its commitment to innovation, technological development and service excellence.
About COPAL
COPAL is the Coordinating Body of Food Products Industries, an organization that brings together 33 sector chambers of Argentina’s food and beverage industry, representing more than 14,700 companies across the country.
We represent a deeply federal industry that is strategic for national development: it accounts for 30% of industrial GDP and 33% of registered industrial employment, with more than 416,000 direct formal jobs, and is responsible for 39% of Argentina’s total exports.
About PromArgentina
PromArgentina is the Argentine Agency for Investment and International Trade Promotion. Its mission is to support Argentine companies in their internationalization process, whether to start exporting or to diversify markets, and to actively promote investment opportunities in Argentina.
Each year it organizes more than 100 international trade fairs with more than 1,500 Argentine companies and facilitates direct contact with key foreign buyers through more than 20 business rounds that bring together more than 100 international importers.
It also provides comprehensive assistance to foreign companies and investors at every stage of their projects in the country, offering strategic information and operational, regulatory and institutional support for their establishment, development and expansion.