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NEWS FROM SALÓN GOURMETS
NEWS FROM THE 38TH SALON GOURMETS
By: Clara Serrano Vega - claraserranovega@gmail.com
Each spring, Madrid transforms into the world
capital of flavour with the celebration of Salón
Gourmets, Europe’s most important international
trade fair for high-quality food and beverages. In
its 38th edition, held from 7 to 10 April 2025 at IFEMA Ma-
drid, the event once again brought together the very best
of Spanish and international gastronomy, consolidating its
status as a must-attend event for industry professionals.
With over 2,100 exhibitors and more than 55,000 products
on offer —including 2,000 new items, of which over 900
were organic— Salón Gourmets became a true showca-
se for trends, innovation, and culinary excellence.
Over four days, more than 110,000 trade visitors toured
the six pavilions of the exhibition centre, taking part in
over 1,000 activities ranging from tastings and showcoo-
kings to championships. Among the most notable were:
the Spanish Sommelier Championship; the Best Cheeses
of Spain competition; the Burger Combat; the ham car-
ving contest; the gourmet pizza championship; the oyster
shucking challenge; and the beer tapping competition.
These contests, blending technique, passion, and creati-
vity, turned IFEMA into the culinary epicentre of the year.
This event stands out not only for its scale but also for
its capacity to connect producers, distributors, chefs, and
buyers from all over the world. The participation of 30
countries and all the Spanish autonomous communities
—with special highlights including Andalusian extra vir-
gin olive oil, wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, arti-
san cheeses from Castilla-La Mancha, Galician seafood,
León cured meats, Balearic sobrasada, Extremaduran
Iberian ham, Canarian gofio, and Catalan cava— reflects
its global character and its role as a key platform for the
promotion of the agri-food sector. Visitors also discovered
the latest developments in plant-based foods, functional
ingredients, preservation techniques, sustainable packa-
ging solutions, as well as emerging trends in alcohol-free
beverages, premium spirits, and gourmet preserves.
Salón Gourmets is, ultimately, a celebration of gastrono-
mic culture, where tradition and innovation come together
to offer a unique, diverse, and transformative experience.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the standout new pro-
ducts presented at this edition, which are set to shape
trends in the coming months.
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