It is the second largest trade show in Barcelona in terms of economic impact, after the Mobile World Congress, which was canceled last month. The decision also affects Hostelco, a hotel and restaurant trade show, which was being held jointly with Alimentaria.

The postponement was made on Thursday, for commercial reasons and to guarantee the success of the fair. Organisers feared travel issues related to the global spread of Covid-19 could have prevented the fair being celebrated to its full potential.

The two shows are some of the largest international platforms for the food, gastronomy and hotel equipment industry, with more than 4,500 exhibiting companies from 70 different countries. In addition, they attract around 150,000 visitors, 30% of whom are international, coming from more than 150 states around the world.

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