Due to concerns about the spread of the Corona virus, the Alimentaria 2020 trade show is being postponed.
As concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on international travel restrictions continue to increase, organizers of the 2020 edition of the Alimentaria International Food, Beverages and Foodservice Trade Show, scheduled for April 20-23 in Barcelona, have announced they will postpone the trade show until Sept. 14-17.
The international food and beverage show, organized by Alimentaria Exhibitions, is held every two years in six halls of the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona. The show is held alongside Hostelco, the International Exhibition of Equipment for Catering, Hospitality and Collectives.
“Although the hired space is practically full, we’ve reached this decision following an in-depth assessment of the situation and after listening to the sector…with the aim of guaranteeing the smooth running of such an important international event, after finding suitable alternative dates in our trade fair calendar,” said Constantí Serrallonga, general manager of Fira de Barcelona.
“At the present, safety is in the first place, therefor the actions of the organizers are appreciated. Delaying the date of the exhibition will not affect the price of meat. On the contrary, it will allow more time for the exhibitors to prepare better. JSC Baltic Foods also takes all precautionary measures to ensure a safe supply of meat to the customers. We hope that Corona virus will be suppressed as soon as possible and the situation will only get better,” says Laurynas Zimblys, Director of Commerce at JSC Baltic Foods.
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