The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana will take part for the second consecutive year in Alimentaria+Hostelco, Spain’s leading trade fair dedicated to food & beverage and the HORECA sector, scheduled in Barcelona from 23 to 26 March 2026.
AVPN will be hosted within the Regione Campania stand (Hall 2 – C61-D61), which has selected the Association as its key partner for the promotion and enhancement of the region’s gastronomic excellence.
Throughout the four days of the event, AVPN will offer a rich programme of activities dedicated to industry professionals, including:
masterclasses on authentic Neapolitan pizza
guided tastings
meetings with our Veraci instructors
A strategic opportunity to share the culture of Neapolitan pizza and strengthen the Association’s international presence.
The management of the fair highlights how the 2026 edition represents a pivotal moment for the entire HORECA sector. The event has been shaped through continuous dialogue with the main industry associations, contributing to the creation of a platform capable of bringing together producers, distributors, restaurateurs, hoteliers and major brands in a single space for growth and collaboration.
The goal is clear: to offer not only an exhibition area, but a true innovation ecosystem, where training, research and business opportunities converge to address the transformations reshaping the market. In this spirit, the fair introduces new areas designed to anticipate sector trends.
Among these, The Horeca Hub will be the beating heart of the 2026 edition: a space dedicated to experimentation, international dialogue and the presentation of new operational models. It will host debates, show cooking sessions, professional meetings and high-value activities on topics such as sustainability, digitalisation, food safety and evolving consumer needs.
Within the same area, The Shift will debut as a new format bringing together leading figures from the sector to analyse the changes redefining contemporary hospitality. A space designed for those who guide the market and seek to understand its future directions.
The strong international focus of the fair will also be reflected in the Imagine Foodservice Europe conference, featuring top managers and global foodservice leaders. Discussions will explore the evolution of business models, the role of global brands and the opportunities emerging in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Completing the programme are the First International Culinary Championship and the HORECA Awards 2026, further confirming the fair’s commitment to celebrating talent, creativity and gastronomic innovation on a global scale.
Anna Canal - Alimentaria+Hostelco Director
