Alimentec | Anuga Select Colombia 2026 Bogota: Complete Guide to the Food and Beverage Industry Fair (Jun 9-12)

Alimentec | Anuga Select Colombia is Colombia's premier food and beverage industry trade fair, now enhanced by its partnership with Koelnmesse, the German trade fair giant behind Anuga — the world's largest food and beverage fair held biennially in Cologne.

Organizers: Corferias (Colombia's leading convention center) and Koelnmesse.
Venue: Corferias, Bogota — a world-class exhibition center with over 54,000 m² of indoor space.
Dates: June 9-12, 2026.
Scale: 598+ exhibitors, 37,000+ visitors, 16 specialized sectors.

The Anuga Select branding represents Koelnmesse's global network of satellite food fairs, connecting Alimentec to a worldwide ecosystem of food industry events and giving exhibitors and buyers access to international standards, trends, and business networks.

Alimentec 2026 organizes its exhibition across 16 thematic sectors covering the complete food and beverage value chain.

Meat and poultry. Fresh, processed, and value-added meat products, cold cuts, and poultry.
Dairy. Milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, cream, and dairy-based ingredients.
Bakery and confectionery. Bread, pastries, cakes, chocolates, candies, and baking supplies.
Beverages. Soft drinks, juices, water, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, coffee, and tea.
Fresh produce. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, and minimally processed fresh products.
Snacks. Chips, nuts, dried fruits, bars, and savory snacks.
Organics and natural. Certified organic products, superfoods, and clean-label foods.
Frozen foods. IQF vegetables, frozen meals, ice cream, and cold chain solutions.
Franchises. Food service franchise opportunities and restaurant concepts.
Gourmet and specialty. Premium products, artisan foods, origin-certified items, and delicacies.
Ingredients and additives. Flavors, colors, preservatives, texturizers, and functional ingredients.
Food technology. Processing equipment, packaging machinery, automation, and quality control systems.
HORECA. Products and solutions for hotels, restaurants, cafes, and catering operations.
Retail. Packaging, labeling, merchandising, and retail distribution solutions.
Food service. Institutional catering, industrial kitchens, and food service equipment.
Sustainability. Eco-packaging, waste reduction, circular economy solutions, and sustainable sourcing.

Beyond the exhibition floor, Alimentec 2026 features a comprehensive program of side events designed to foster innovation, education, and business connections.

Food Innovation Summit. A high-level conference program featuring international speakers on food technology trends, sustainability, regulatory developments, and market opportunities in Latin America and globally.

Bake & Arts. A dedicated space celebrating artisan baking and pastry arts with live demonstrations, competitions, and masterclasses from renowned bakers and pastry chefs.

Drink Trends. A specialized zone exploring the latest in beverages — from craft cocktails and specialty coffee to functional drinks and non-alcoholic innovations.

Cooking Show. Live culinary demonstrations by prominent chefs showcasing Colombian and international cuisine, ingredient innovations, and plating techniques.

HORECA Talks. A conference track focused on the hotel, restaurant, and catering industry with sessions on operations, menu engineering, supply chain, and hospitality trends.

Origin Matters. A program highlighting the importance of geographic origin, terroir, and traceability in food products — connecting producers with buyers who value provenance.

Business Matchmaking. A structured B2B meeting program that pre-matches exhibitors with qualified buyers based on product categories and commercial interests. The 2024 edition facilitated 852 meetings generating 15.2 billion COP in agreements.

The previous edition of Alimentec demonstrated the fair's commercial power and industry relevance.

2024 key figures:
- 852 business meetings facilitated through the matchmaking program.
- 15.2 billion COP in commercial agreements generated during the four-day event.
- Exhibitors and buyers from across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia.

Why attend Alimentec 2026:
- Koelnmesse partnership brings international quality standards and global buyer networks to Bogota.
- 16 sectors ensure comprehensive coverage of the food and beverage value chain — whether you are a producer, processor, distributor, retailer, or food service operator.
- Side events provide education, trend insights, and networking beyond the exhibition floor.
- Business matchmaking offers structured, pre-qualified meetings that maximize commercial ROI.
- Colombia's strategic position as a food production and export hub with growing trade agreements makes Bogota the ideal venue for regional food industry business.
- Corferias infrastructure provides a world-class venue with capacity for large-scale international events.

Corferias is located on Carrera 37 in the Ciudad Salitre district of Bogota, one of the city's best-connected areas for business events.

From El Dorado Airport (BOG): 25-40 minutes depending on traffic. The airport is approximately 8-12 km from Corferias, with direct access via Calle 26 (Avenida El Dorado) and the NQS highway.

From Zona T / Parque de la 93 hotels: 25-40 minutes via Carrera 30 or NQS.

From Usaquen / northern Bogota hotels: 35-55 minutes depending on time of day.

Nearby hotel: Hilton Bogota Corferias is directly adjacent to the convention center.

Peak traffic hours: 6:30-9:00 AM and 5:00-8:00 PM. During fair days, the Corferias area experiences heavy traffic — allow extra time.

Altitude reminder: Bogota is at 2,600 meters above sea level. International visitors should hydrate well during the first 24 hours.

Transportes Ejecutivos provides comprehensive ground transportation for Alimentec attendees, exhibitors, and delegations in Bogota.

Airport transfers: Private meet & greet at El Dorado Airport (BOG) with name sign, flight monitoring, and door-to-door service to Corferias or any hotel in Bogota.

Daily event service: Scheduled hotel-to-Corferias round trips for groups and delegations throughout the four-day fair.

Fleet options: Sedans, SUVs, executive vans, and buses for groups of any size — all GPS-equipped, insured, and operated by professional drivers.

Corporate billing: Reports by cost center, payment via Chase transfer, PSE, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Intercity transfers: For attendees combining the fair with visits to food production regions across Colombia.

With over 840,000 trips completed and the trust of 230+ companies, Transportes Ejecutivos is the proven choice for corporate event logistics in Colombia.