Track: Partner Rooms

10:30h

Innovating to care: technology at the service of the planet

Jorge Juárez Sighore by Loomis Pay CEO and Head of Institutional Relations at Loomis Pay Spain Speaker

Erica Tono Irinox Country Manager Speaker

2025-11-05 10:30 2025-11-05 11:00 Europe/Madrid Innovating to care: technology at the service of the planet In this panel, different experts will explain how automation and data analysis allow optimize processes and reduce waste food, promoting restoration more efficient and environmentally responsible.
They will be sharing experiences that demonstrate how technological solutions can promote shorter supply chains, such as improving the control of losses or the traceability of products. Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 5

10:30h - 11:00h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access

11:05h

Round table | . Partner Rooms

The challenges of preserving identity in the global era

Eva Millan Gastronomic consultant Speaker

Jesús Contreras Universitat de Barcelona PhD in Philosophy and Letters Speaker

José Antonio Campos Escuela de cocina y gastronomía Azafrán Manager Speaker

2025-11-05 11:05 2025-11-05 11:55 Europe/Madrid The challenges of preserving identity in the global era Barcelona, Córdoba, and Zaragoza reflect on how to maintain the essence of local cuisines in a globalized context. This dialogue underscores the importance of revaluing local producers and traditional techniques linked to seasonality as tools to counter gastronomic homogenization. Strategies will be explored to keep local recipes, crafts, and identities alive, understanding cuisine not only as a tradition but also as a constantly evolving language that connects territory, memory, and community. Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 5

11:05h - 11:55h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access

12:00h

Round table | . Partner Rooms

Catalonia Regenerates: Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Gastronomy

Nacho Peres Fundació Ferrer Sustainability Responsible of Green for Good Speaker

Xavier Estrada VilaEco CEO Speaker

2025-11-05 12:00 2025-11-05 12:25 Europe/Madrid Catalonia Regenerates: Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Gastronomy

In this talk, Ferrer for Food and Vilaeco will share how they apply the principles of regenerative agriculture to restore soil health and strengthen local biodiversity. The project centers connect organic and local production, based on natural cycles, from gardens that regenerate ecosystems and preserve native seeds to food models that connect the land with the kitchen and people.

Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 5

12:00h - 12:25h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access

12:30h

Cooking demonstration | . Partner Rooms

Talent, flexibility, and technology: the new recipe for efficiency

Dani Fernández Welbilt Iberia Director Comercial Speaker

Joan Llopart Welbilt Iberia Head of Sales for Catalonia, Aragon and Andorra Speaker

2025-11-05 12:30 2025-11-05 13:30 Europe/Madrid Talent, flexibility, and technology: the new recipe for efficiency Professional kitchens are changing, and with them, the way we create, innovate, and manage. In this showcooking, we'll discover how vertical kitchens help teams work more agilely and efficiently, without losing their essence or creativity. We'll see smart and connected ovens in action, rapid ovens that speed up service without sacrificing quality, and vacuum packaging machines that become great allies for reducing waste and optimizing workflow. We'll demonstrate how technology and human ingenuity combine to create more sustainable, efficient kitchens that are prepared for the sector's new challenges. Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 5

12:30h - 13:30h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access

16:00h

Talk | . Partner Rooms

Gastroanthropology: the restaurant as a social institution

Sergio Gil Fundación Restaurantes Sostenibles Founder Speaker

2025-11-05 16:00 2025-11-05 17:00 Europe/Madrid Gastroanthropology: the restaurant as a social institution This talk proposes looking at the restaurant as a space for encounter, identity, and collective well-being. Through Gastropología and the Sustainable Restaurants
Foundation, we will explore how these everyday places care for our emotional and social health, strengthen community ties, and sustain urban culture. Because
sustainability also comes from people: from feeling part of, heard, and alive. Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona

Wed 5

16:00h - 17:00h Aula Alimentació Sostenible Barcelona Free access

12:30h

Cooking demonstration | . Partner Rooms

Small bites, big beginnings

Alvar Hinojal Alquimia Laboratorio * Chef Speaker

2025-11-05 12:30 2025-11-05 13:15 Europe/Madrid Small bites, big beginnings

The presentation is based on a reinterpretation of the typical vermouth drink enjoyed before going to a restaurant. We will revisit four classics through technique and aesthetics, while maintaining the original flavour.

Aula Makro

Wed 5

12:30h - 13:15h Aula Makro Free access

11:30h

Cooking demonstration | . Partner Rooms

Reinventing traditional pastries

Fátima Gismero Pastry Chef Speaker

2025-11-05 11:30 2025-11-05 12:15 Europe/Madrid Reinventing traditional pastries

In this workshop, we will make a traditional mille-feuille, following the same process we use in the Pioz bakery.
We will discover the secrets and techniques for making the perfect mille-feuille: from the puff pastry to the cream and the final assembly, combining tradition, precision and flavour.

Aula Makro

Wed 5

11:30h - 12:15h Aula Makro Free access

16:15h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

The world of ice cream

2025-11-05 16:15 2025-11-05 16:45 Europe/Madrid The world of ice cream

Session to talk about high-quality artisanal ice creams, with unique flavors and surprising combinations.

With the participation of:

Gelats Sant Croi:

Sant Croi is a Catalan company specializing in high-quality artisanal ice creams. It stands out for its innovation and the use of select ingredients, blending traditional techniques with a modern approach. Its range of products is available both nationally and internationally. Excellence in taste and presentation is its hallmark.

Geliciós:

Geliciós is a company founded in 2025 by Gerard and Xavier, creating unique artisanal ice creams for the HORECA sector. They focus on exclusive products, with top-quality ingredients, in-house production, and direct distribution. Their goal: to surprise customers with innovative flavors and unique experiences.

El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

16:15h - 16:45h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access

15:15h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

Girona Apple and Mozzarella

2025-11-05 15:15 2025-11-05 15:45 Europe/Madrid Girona Apple and Mozzarella

Discover the artisanal flavors of Mas Guri, with their mozzarellas and burratas, paired with the premium apples from IGP Poma de Girona.

With the participation of:

Mas Guri:

Mas Guri is a farm and workshop located in Cassà de la Selva, specializing in Catalan buffalo mozzarella, burrata, and cow’s milk mozzarella. They use fresh milk from their own cows to produce these high-quality artisanal products.

Poma de Girona:

Poma de Girona is a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) that brings together producers of premium apples grown in the Baix Empordà, Alt Empordà, and Gironès regions. The orchards benefit from a Mediterranean climate and fluvial soils, ensuring apples with exceptional flavor, color, and texture.

El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

15:15h - 15:45h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access

14:00h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

Catalan meat

2025-11-05 14:00 2025-11-05 14:30 Europe/Madrid Catalan meat During the session, we will explore two family-run projects committed to nature and sustainable production. We will speak with the people behind farms that focus on organic livestock and environmentally respectful agriculture, and enjoy a tasting of their local products like meats, cured meats, and artisanal sweets, to better understand their essence and philosophy.

With the participation of:

Salt del Colom:
Ecologic beef from farmers and producers in Berguedà.
Our organic beef, raised on the Salt del Colom farm, grows and grazes freely on our pastures. Its diet is complemented with organic forage and cereal grains, with no additives.

Soler de n’Hug:
At Soler de n’Hug, a family farm in Prats de Lluçanès, we open our doors to share our daily life, from caring for the animals to working on the fields. We offer family and educational tours, as well as technical visits to institutions related to agriculture. Additionally, we produce our own food and sell our products at the local store

El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

14:00h - 14:30h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access

13:00h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

Tasting of extra virgin olive oils from the Lands of Lleida

2025-11-05 13:00 2025-11-05 13:30 Europe/Madrid Tasting of extra virgin olive oils from the Lands of Lleida

Several estates in the area produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil, with a strong commitment to sustainability and native varieties. Visitors will enjoy a tasting to discover the unique nuances of each oil and learn about the artisanal production process.

With the participation of:

Cooperativa La Granadella:

Cooperativa La Granadella produces high-quality Arbequina extra virgin olive oil and other complementary products, also offering visits and experiences at its Olive Oil Museum..

Oli La Vansa:

The Paris family has revived the native agricultural traditions of the Noguera region, such as vineyards, olive trees, and cereals, creating the La Vansa project. Here, they combine the production of extra virgin olive oil, with more than 100 ha of Verdiell olive trees, and winemaking, producing wines from the DO Costers del Segre. They also offer a restored rural house where visitors can experience the olive oil production process and enjoy nature tourism.

Agrària Vallbona de les Monges:

Agrària Vallbona de les Monges is an agricultural cooperative from Garrigues, specialized in producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Focusing on sustainability and organic production, it also offers other agricultural products and promotes rural tourism and olive oil tourism.

Sant Miquel de Tudela:

The project focuses on the production of olive oil, almonds, and native aromatic and medicinal herbs from the region.

El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

13:00h - 13:30h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access

12:00h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

Presentation of the new season of Vi Novell

Carme Ruscalleda Chef Speaker

2025-11-05 12:00 2025-11-05 12:30 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the new season of Vi Novell Presentation of the new season of Vi Novell, with the calendar and upcoming actions and activities taking place this year. This session features the presence of the 2025 godmother, Carme Ruscalleda. El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

12:00h - 12:30h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access

11:00h

Presentation with tasting | . Partner Rooms

The value of nuts

2025-11-05 11:00 2025-11-05 11:30 Europe/Madrid The value of nuts

During the session, we will discover authentic projects committed to quality and sustainability. We will talk to the people behind products like carob, roasted nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, and pistachios crafted in an artisanal way. Additionally, we will enjoy a tasting to better understand their essence and philosophy.

With the participation of:

Menjamiques:

At Menjamiques, we create natural products using carob, the star ingredient of the Camp de Tarragona region. Our product range includes carob creams, jams, and other derivatives, alongside workshops on sustainable, healthy cooking. We are committed to responsible production and zero food waste.

Nuasets:

We are four hazelnut producers from Brunyola who produce and sell our hazelnuts directly, ensuring the highest quality. We collaborate with chefs and pastry makers to feature our products in their creations. Our process is environmentally friendly and local.

Fruits secs Torra:

Fruits Secs Torra is a family business dedicated to the roasting, packaging, and distribution of nuts for over 40 years. We craft our products in an artisanal way, using traditional methods like wood roasting to ensure the highest quality. We offer a wide range of nuts, such as toasted almonds and salted Marcona, all without additives or preservatives.ts.

Foment Agrícola de les Garrigues:

Foment Agrícola de les Garrigues is an agro-food company specializing in the cultivation of pistachios and the production of nuts. Founded in 1982, the company selects, roasts, fries, salts, caramelizes, and vacuum packs its products to maintain freshness and flavor. With facilities in Maials (Lleida) and a wide range of products, they focus on quality and personalized service, positioning themselves as a leader in the industry.

El Rebost de Catalunya

Wed 5

11:00h - 11:30h El Rebost de Catalunya Free access