Argentina Alimenta 2026 has been officially launched: the trade fair that will showcase the national food industry to the world
December 2, 2025
As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Coordinadora de las Industrias de Productos Alimenticios (COPAL), Argentina Alimenta 2026 was presented, the new international trade fair that will take place from November 17 to 19, 2026, at La Rural, Predio Ferial de Bs.As.
The anniversary event took place at La Rural and brought together national and provincial authorities, business leaders, and key figures from the food industry. Against this backdrop, La Rural S.A., COPAL, FIRA Barcelona-Alimentaria, and the Argentine Investment and International Trade Agency announced this proposal, which seeks to establish itself as the sector's major business platform and global showcase.
A trade fair to promote the Argentine food industry
Argentina Alimenta 2026 will bring together more than 300 exhibitors, international buyers, supermarkets, producers, exporters, importers, and other key players in the food ecosystem.
Over three days, the exhibition will offer spaces for technological innovation, professional training, and business generation. It will also include conferences and workshops with industry leaders, competitions and awards for innovative projects, sensory experiences, and culinary demonstrations with renowned chefs in more than 10,000 m2 of exhibition space.
The fair will also feature a large International Business Roundtable that will connect local companies with global buyers, strengthening competitiveness and public-private coordination.
“More than an exhibition, a strategic meeting point”
During the presentation, Carlos Solanet, commercial director of La Rural S.A., highlighted: "Argentina Alimenta will be much more than an exhibition. It will be a strategic meeting point to generate business opportunities and project the country as a key player in the global trade of value-added foods."
A launch with institutional support
The COPAL meeting was the ideal venue to announce Argentina Alimenta. Among the more than 200 attendees were Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein; Secretary of Production Coordination Pablo Lavigne; provincial ministers of production; business leaders; academics; and representatives of multilateral organizations, all of whom highlighted the importance of the event for the international positioning of the Argentine food industry.
With this initiative, La Rural reaffirms its commitment as an organizer of high-impact events, promoting the most dynamic productive sectors of the national economy and contributing to consolidating Argentina as a global food power and Buenos Aires as a center of reference for top-level international meetings.
About La Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Center
With more than 137 years of history, La Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Center is the main event center in the country and one of the most important in Latin America. With a privileged location in the city center, its 45,000 m² of covered space and more than 8,000 m² of outdoor green areas feature state-of-the-art technological and building infrastructure, as well as underground parking for 1,000 cars.
La Rural combines respect for history with a strong commitment to the modern world and a dedication to service. A hub for cultural, business, and social attractions, it is a driving force for growth in the city and in Argentina, working every day with a clear goal: to be a great window to the world.
For more information, visit www.larural.com.ar