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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 116 | March 27th 2026
At Alimentaria 2026, leading international companies shared why Catalonia has become a key hub for the global food industry. From Danone and Kellogg’s to the Finnish group Paulig, the message is clear: talent, innovation and strategic location make the difference.
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Setting up your company in Barcelona-Catalonia
Catalonia Trade & Investment advises foreign companies on the steps to establish a business in Barcelona, Catalonia. Save time and money with a one-stop shop for your investment project.
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Strategic Location
With world-class transport infrastructure, Barcelona–Catalonia stands out as a leading logistics and distribution hub for companies operating across Europe and beyond.
Catalonia, a strategic base to reach European and global markets.
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“Barcelona is the perfect ecosystem for Danone because it connects the dots between talent, innovation and technology”
Francesc Casajuana
General Secretary & Counsel
at Danone Iberia
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UK-based Ark Data Centres to open major Barcelona facility, creating 500 skilled jobs in Catalonia’s tech sector
MWC26 closes in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 attendees and a strong focus on AI and innovation
€50 million investment to triple DFactory Barcelona’s innovation space
Catalonia advances a €10 million quantum initiative to enhance secure communications in Europe
Alimentaria celebrates 50 years as a global meeting point in Barcelona for the food industry
Eurecat technology center marks 10 years with €1.25 billion impact on Catalonia’s economy
Catalonia’s packaging industry reaches €12.2 billion with 855 companies and a strong global presence
Catalonia strengthens Life Sciences ties in North Carolina’s Research Triangle
Barcelona ranked among Europe’s Top Five Cities for 2026
Food & Beverage
in Catalonia
The food industry is the principal economic sector in Catalonia, with a turnover of over €58 billion (18% of GDP) and a workforce of over 177,000.
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