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Food safety requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders in the food chain, as well as a coordinated response among authorities, businesses, and consumers . Under the motto “Science, innovation, and commitment: keys to building trust,” the next edition of the AECOC Food Safety and Quality Congress 2026 will bring together key players in the sector to analyze the latest advances and current challenges in food safety and quality. In a context of constant transformation , the sector must continually adapt to ensure safe, high-quality food in a complex and uncertain environment. Within this framework, the Congress will highlight the importance of innovation, based on solid scientific evidence , as the cornerstone of a model capable of guaranteeing consumer protection during the transition to more sustainable production systems, through the implementation of effective control and prevention mechanisms . A leading forum for the sector The AECOC Food Safety and Quality Congress is once again consolidating its position as the leading forum for professionals in the sector , promoting the exchange of experiences, updating knowledge and fostering active collaboration among all links in the food chain. Only through science, innovation and collective commitment will it be possible to generate the trust that society demands and successfully face the present and future challenges of food safety and quality.

Innovation born from nature. Origin Natura 2026 is the meeting point that brings together those who cultivate , research , formulate , and launch the natural products of the future. Companies, researchers, technology centers, and professionals who are defining the future of natural ingredients and agri-food innovation participate. A space for leading and emerging companies that want to showcase their ingredients, innovations and solutions for the development of supplements and functional foods.

Just one year before the event begins, the College of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Western Andalusia (COITAND) is already working on its organization, with new approaches to addressing the most important issues for plant health. In this new edition, the program has been strengthened to be more dynamic, technical and comprehensive, addressing in depth all aspects related to plant health from a multidisciplinary perspective , and giving a voice to all links in the agri-food chain. Food security , affordable access to healthy, high-quality food , and ensuring the competitive advantage of food produced in Europe will be some of the main themes of the next edition. Furthermore, the need to expedite the process for obtaining new, more sustainable tools, but in a faster and more efficient manner, will be emphasized to European and international bodies. The Symposium will also feature new elements in its participatory structure . PROGRAMMING | REGISTRATION

A unique and international pork event PorciFORUM has already established itself as the leading international event for the swine industry. This technical congress brings together all professionals in the sector annually with clear objectives: to keep attendees up-to-date, share knowledge, and generate synergies among different industry stakeholders. Technical program Animal welfare block Communication and personal management block Biosecurity Block health block Block handling PROGRAM TICKETS

In a context where global geopolitics directly influences sustainability policies , the 8th Sustainable Development Congress will bring together leading professionals in the sector to analyze how companies maintain and strengthen their environmental and social commitments in a complex and changing global scenario. The Congress will focus on compliance with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , which continue to guide the roadmap for numerous companies. Within this framework, it will address progress in decarbonizing production processes , promoting more circular production models , and other key aspects such as transparency in sustainability reporting , innovation in materials and packaging , responsible communication with consumers to avoid greenwashing , biodiversity protection , and the well-being of affected communities —all while maintaining a focus on business competitiveness . A meeting point for leaders in sustainability The 8th Sustainable Development Congress , promoted by AECOC and FIAB , will combine the business perspective with that of various stakeholders , creating a space for dialogue, reflection, and shared learning. Thanks to its timely content and the networking opportunities it offers attendees , the Congress is establishing itself as a key event for professionals leading sustainability initiatives in organizations . This meeting will provide firsthand knowledge of the strategies, experiences, and trends that are defining the present and future of corporate sustainability .

On March 11, 2026 , the EU CAP Network will hold in Brussels (Belgium) the face-to-face seminar “Ensuring the right to stay for young farmers and rural youth” , a working day focused on turning the EU Strategy for Generational Change in Agriculture into concrete actions at the national and regional level . The meeting will take place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CET) at the Renaissance Hotel and will be conducted entirely in English , without interpretation services. Participation is free and registration is open until February 5th. Facing the generational challenge of rural Europe European rural areas face a major demographic challenge: the average age of farmers in the EU is approaching 60 and only 12% are under 40 , while one in three rural young people consider leaving their territory due to a lack of opportunities, services and social isolation. In this context, the seminar aims to serve as a space for exchange, dialogue and the creation of alliances to advance solutions that make agriculture and rural life more attractive to new generations, aligned with the European Strategy for Generational Change. Seminar priorities and focus The event will focus on key priorities to drive change , including: Access to land and transfer of holdings Capabilities, innovation and training Attractiveness of rural areas Youth as co-protagonists in the design of public policies Through plenary sessions and youth-led Policy Labs , participants will work collaboratively on practical solutions that enable rural youth and young farmers to stay, start businesses and thrive in rural Europe . Participation and conditions Travel and accommodation expenses may be covered by the organizers only for a limited number of participants , including farmers, agricultural organizations, LEADER Local Action Groups, European and national NGOs, and research or university staff. All other attendees (public administrations, national networks, advisors, etc.) will be responsible for their own expenses. This seminar is presented as a strategic meeting point for those working in agricultural policies, rural development and youth support , offering a European space to move towards a fairer, more dynamic rural environment with a future for new...

The Association for the Integrated Development of the Ambroz Valley (DIVA) will hold Activity 6 (A6) of the RURALMENTE project on March 19, 2026, in Aldeanueva del Camino (Cáceres). This activity focuses on “The importance of quality brands in the production, processing, and marketing of agri-food products.” This initiative is part of a knowledge-sharing program aimed at promoting promotional models that encourage PDO/PGI status in strategic rural areas of Galicia and Extremadura . The event will take place in the Marce “Forillo” Hall (Aldeanueva del Camino), from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is open to the general public , in addition to having a group of experts and coordination staff. Focus of the activity The seminar will address the role of quality brands as a lever for: strengthen product differentiation , improve transformation and marketing strategies, and generate territorial value linked to rural identity and certified quality. DIVA, a non-profit organization that has been working since 1996 for the development and future opportunities in the Ambroz Valley, promotes learning spaces and connections between agents in the rural environment through these actions.

The Catalan Agricultural Machinery Fair. Exhibition sectors: Tractors, agricultural, livestock and industrial machinery. Accessories for agriculture and livestock. Fertilizers, Forage, Plant Protection Products, Seeds and Plants. Biomass and Renewable Energies. Automotive. Agri-food. Industrial services and construction. Institutions. Exhibitors: 253 (Previous edition) Visitors: 140,000 (Previous edition)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the agri-food sector, from primary production to the food chain. In this context, Córdoba will host AI-AGRIFOOD 2026 , the International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in the Agri-food System, a key event for professionals in AI, data, agriculture, and agri-food innovation, on March 19 and 20, 2026 . The congress will address the role of AI applied to agriculture and food, the advanced use of data, and science to drive sustainability and efficiency "from farm to fork." AI-AGRIFOOD 2026 is envisioned as a meeting point for scientific knowledge, technological development, and real-world impact in the sector. The event is organized by the University of Córdoba , through the ENIA International Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture , in collaboration with IFAPA and IAS-CSIC . The congress also has the support of various initiatives and programs related to digitalization, data, and innovation, both at the national and European levels. CitriData , an organization directly involved in the event's development, reinforces its commitment to data-driven innovation and sustainability. Its coordinator, Adolfo Peña Acevedo , and researcher Rosa Gallardo Cobos are part of the congress's organizing committee. AI-AGRIFOOD 2026 is thus emerging as a benchmark forum to connect researchers, companies, advisors and public officials interested in the use of AI and data as drivers of transformation of the agri-food system.

On March 20, 2026 , DIVA will develop Activity 7 (A7) of the RURALMENTE project in Aldeanueva del Camino (Cáceres) , a technical training day dedicated to “Marketing and marketing linked to the agri-food product” , with special attention to success stories in other territories , taking the Galicia Brand as a reference. The session will be held in the Marce “Forillo” Hall between 10:00 and 18:00 and is aimed at producers, processors, local initiatives and interested public , with the participation of experts and a space designed for exchange and collaboration. Program 10:00–14:00 theoretical part 14:00–16:00 Local product showcase and networking 16:00–18:00 practical workshop Planned contents The day's events will focus on: positioning and market access strategies, Keys to territorial marketing and brand building, and transferable learning from established experiences. The RURALMENTE project is conceived as a series of technical workshops and outreach activities to share knowledge of PDO/PGI management and promotion, connecting experiences between regions.

DIVA will hold Activity 8 (A8) of the RURALMENTE project on March 21 and 22, 2026, in Aldeanueva del Camino (Cáceres). This outreach and promotional event , entitled “Enhancing the Value of the Rural Heritage of the Ambroz Valley,” aims to bring the connection between heritage, rural knowledge, and quality agri-food products closer to the public in an open and participatory format. The event will be held at the Salón Marce “Forillo” and will combine traditional reenactments, guided tours, a market, tastings and showcookings, with spaces designed for coexistence and exchange. Featured program Saturday 21 11:00–12:00 Opening and conclusions of the previous sessions 12:00–13:30 Reenactment of the traditional handling of peppers for paprika, visit to a drying facility and display of tools 13:30 Showcooking with paprika as a base 14:30 Popular food 16:00 Workshops and popular games (includes children's activities) Musical activity Sunday 22 10:00 Guided tour of landscapes linked to paprika (cultivation areas, traditional mill, etc.) Agri-food products market 12:00 Guided tastings of products with designation of origin in Extremadura 13:30 Showcooking with paprika as a base 14:00 Popular food 16:00 Closing musical activity A cooperation project to activate territory and differentiated quality With RURALMENTE, DIVA and its partners work to strengthen promotional models and knowledge exchange dynamics that favor the valorization and adherence to PDO/PGI in rural areas, connecting experiences and agents between Galicia and Extremadura.

Once again this year, the Triptolemos Foundation will be present at Alimentaria, the leading food, beverage, and gastronomy trade fair in Spain and the Mediterranean, and an international benchmark for the sector. Alimentaria brings together all the industry's opportunities in six exhibitions specializing in key food sectors and consumer trends. The Alimentaria Hub is the nerve center of the fair. A vast space packed with knowledge, trends, innovation, and business opportunities for the industry, distribution, and retail trade. Participate as an exhibitor More information

Alimentaria is one of the leading international trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, also covering key aspects of agriculture, agribusiness and technology applied to food production.

Segovia hosts a meeting in March in favor of certified seeds APROSE announces the celebration of its IV National Symposium of Seed Producers under the motto 'Certified seed: sow with confidence to reap successfully' Following the success and positive reception of the editions held in Cordoba, Zaragoza and Toledo, the Seed Producers Symposium organized by the Spanish Seed Producers Association (APROSE) returns as a leading forum for seed producers throughout Spain, consolidating itself as a key space for analysis, debate and the exchange of knowledge about certified seed and its strategic role in modern agriculture. The event will once again place at the center of the debate the strategic importance of certified seed as a pillar of a more productive, sustainable agriculture, prepared to respond to the current challenges of the agri-food sector. A meeting in which the main challenges and opportunities of seed production will be analyzed, with special attention to the new European regulations, technological innovation, agriculture 4.0, genetic improvement and the sustainability of the agricultural system. It is a space for reflection and analysis that, edition after edition, brings together producers, representatives of the administration, researchers and companies linked to the seed value chain, consolidating itself as a reference forum for the sector. The 4th National Symposium of Seed Producers will be held at the Parador de Segovia, a location chosen for its connection with the agricultural sector and its relevant role in the production of quality seed in Castilla y León. In this edition, the meeting will also have a special significance as it coincides with the commemoration of APROSE's 75th anniversary, highlighting the sector's trajectory and the role of seed producers as a link between research and the farmer. The organization will announce the program content and details in the coming weeks. Registration is now open through this link: Aprose Symposium Registrations Agenda

The technical conference "Agrivoltaics: solar energy beyond the kilowatt-hour" , an event held within the framework of the parallel activities open to the XX Iberian Congress and XVI Ibero-American Congress of Solar Energy (CIES 2026) , will take place on March 25, 2026 , from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. , in the Conference Room of the Economic Sciences Building of the University of Almería . Organized by CIESOL , the Center for Research in Solar Energy, a joint center of the University of Almería and CIEMAT (Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research), the session seeks to offer a complete and applied vision of agrivoltaics as a dual-use approach to land —agricultural production and solar generation—, with special attention to real experiences in different types of crops and the potential of Almería to become a benchmark in this field. Program (March 25, 2026) 09:30 h · Registration and presentation 10:00 h · Context and regulatory framework Potential of agrivoltaics for climate change mitigation (application to viticulture) · Dr. Natalie Hanrieder (DLR – Almería Solar Platform) State of the art of agrivoltaics in Spain and IDAE Guide · Martín Behar Kölln (UNEF) 10:30 a.m. · Break / coffee 11:00 a.m. · Applications in intensive agriculture Greenhouse structures adapted to electricity production: “Dynamic AquaSave” Project · Dr. Juan Reca (University of Almería) 11:30 a.m. · Round table: operational groups and agrivoltaic experiences in Spain Olivar · Pedro Jesús Pérez Higueras (UJA) – OLIVOLTAICA Citrus fruits · José Antonio López Álvarez (US) – GO Agrivoltaica And. Vineyards · David Migananelli (Powerfultree) – GO Agrovitivoltaica Vegetables · Luisa Mª Carrión López – GO VOLTAGRO

World Olive Oil Exhibition. The meeting point for olive oil professionals. Business and growth, agriculture and machinery, gastronomy, design... In its latest edition, the WOOE program featured over 60 speakers in conferences and tastings, addressing key issues for the future of the sector. From marketing strategies in international markets to the impact of tourism on olive oil producing regions, the sessions generated significant interest among the professionals in attendance. For its part, the Olive Oil Bar , one of the most visited spaces, offered attendees the opportunity to taste more than 150 extra virgin olive oils , allowing them to discover the richness and diversity of this essential product in the Mediterranean diet. Furthermore, the meetings between producers and buyers facilitated the generation of trade agreements that will contribute to strengthening the positioning of olive oil on the international stage.

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Next Saturday, April 18, 2026 , the city of Úbeda , a World Heritage Site and undisputed leader in the olive oil sector, will once again become the essential meeting point for olive oil professionals. The 6th National Congress of Masters and Operators of Olive Mills (#CongresoAlmazaras) will bring together hundreds of masters, operators, technicians, researchers, and specialized companies at the historic Hospital de Santiago . Organized by the Spanish Association of Masters and Operators of Olive Mills —which already has over 600 members worldwide and over 100 collaborating companies— together with Interempresas , a leading publisher in B2B communication and responsible for the Almazaras magazine, this biennial meeting has established itself as one of the major professional benchmarks in the sector, with more than 1,500 attendees in its latest editions. The congress program will address the issues of greatest concern to olive mill owners and operators, including an analysis of the recently concluded harvest, technical challenges, advancements in machinery, new processing solutions, and trends in food quality and safety. In addition, the participation of top-level speakers , whose experience, combined with that of the attending professionals and companies, will make the event a unique forum for knowledge exchange and technical updates . The organizing committee has once again chosen Úbeda as the venue thanks to the strong institutional support of the Úbeda City Council , the Jaén Provincial Council and the “Olive Grove and Oil” Interpretation Center , which allows for greater social and media exposure for a congress that continues to grow edition after edition.

The Expolevante-Níjar agricultural fair will celebrate its seventeenth edition from April 22nd to 24th at the Campohermoso Exhibition and Congress Center , solidifying its position as one of the leading events in the horticultural sector both nationally and internationally. The official poster for the event has been released, and registration is now open for exhibiting companies. The presentation of this new edition was attended by the Mayor of Níjar, José Francisco Garrido , the Councilor for Agriculture, Jesús Guerrero , and Cristina Fornieles , representing the Campohermoso Exhibitors Association. During the event , very positive expectations were expressed for this year's event, with the aim of surpassing the record figures achieved in the previous edition, both in terms of participating companies and visitors. The organizers have announced that companies that participated in previous editions can renew their booth , while new entities interested in joining the fair can contact them to request participation . Expolevante-Níjar will once again bring together suppliers, producers, technicians, and professionals involved in innovation, technology, and agricultural inputs. In parallel, on April 21 and 22 , the third edition of the World Tomato Congress will be held at the same venue. This international congress will bring together world-renowned experts in tomato production, who will address topics ranging from varietal improvement and genetics to cultivation systems, harvesting, and future trends in the sector. Last year's Expolevante-Níjar event brought together over 400 companies and organizations from Níjar, the Almería region, various parts of Spain, and countries such as the United States, India, and Chile , many of which are international leaders in innovation. The organizers are confident that the next edition will once again position Níjar as a hub for agricultural innovation and knowledge exchange within the horticultural sector.

Latest advances in specialty fertilizers, BioAg technologies and sustainable agriculture that will shape the future of crop production. The latest advances in specialty fertilizers, BioAg technologies, and biological agricultural inputs will be the focus of a prominent international meeting on plant nutrition and sustainable agriculture , bringing together experts, companies, and researchers to analyze the innovations that are transforming crop production. The program will address the latest developments in water-soluble, slow-release fertilizers, recycled waste-based solutions, liquid fertilizers, thiosulfates, and biostimulants , connecting scientific research with its application in the market. In addition, the opportunities in the European market for specialty fertilizers and BioAg will be analyzed, in a context of strong momentum towards a more sustainable agricultural model, supported by innovation and the circular economy. The event will also include a professional networking space to facilitate contact with distributors, suppliers and future strategic partners in the sector. PROGRAM