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Track: Business, Management and Operations

Mon 18
12:00h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

The average bill in the restaurant industry. How has inflation affected it?

Xavier Mallol
Xavier Mallol Delectatech CEO and Founder Speaker

18-03-2024 12:00 18-03-2024 12:45 Europe/Madrid The average bill in the restaurant industry. How has inflation affected it?

Delectatech presents a pioneering analysis of the evolution of the average bill in the Spanish restaurant industry to understand the impact of inflation on the sector. This study, supported by the largest actualized census of restaurants and the Artificial Intelligence engine of Delectatech, will reveal which regions of Spain register the highest average bills in and how these figures vary by type of establishment and gastronomic offer.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
12:00h - 12:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
13:00h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

How to leverage Revenue Management to enhance your restaurant’s profitability

Joan Muñoz
Joan Muñoz TheFork Sales Director of Spain Speaker
Eduard Botello
Eduard Botello Hotel Almanac Bar Manager Speaker

18-03-2024 13:00 18-03-2024 13:45 Europe/Madrid How to leverage Revenue Management to enhance your restaurant’s profitability

The professionalization of the hospitality sector has led restaurant owners to work with revenue management strategies, which have been used for years in other industries such as airlines or hospitality. Learn with the guidance of TheFork and other industry players how to integrate Revenue Management into your business to increase its profitability.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
13:00h - 13:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
15:00h
Round Table | The Alimentaria Hub

Presentation of the open access plant for pre-industrial scaling of alternative protein + needs of the plant-based sector: Dialogue with the industry

Miquel Puig Raposo
Miquel Puig Raposo Departament d’Economia i Hisenda. Generalitat de Catalunya Secretary for Economic Affairs and European Funds Speaker
Oriol Alcoba Malaspina
Oriol Alcoba Malaspina Departament d’Empresa i Treball. Generalitat de Catalunya Director-General for Industry Speaker
Jaume Sió Torres
Jaume Sió Torres Departament d’Acció Climàtica, Alimentació i Agenda Rural. Generalitat de Catalunya Head of the Technical Cabinet Speaker
Joan Talarn Gilabert
Joan Talarn Gilabert Diputació de Lleida President Speaker
Javier Vázquez Salleras
Javier Vázquez Salleras Roca Junyent Partner Speaker
Víctor Falguera Pascual
Víctor Falguera Pascual Hub de la Bioeconomia de Catalunya [BioHubCat] General Coordinator Speaker
Jorge López Atienza
Jorge López Atienza Zyrcular Foods COO Speaker
Jaume Planella Busquets
Jaume Planella Busquets Noel Alimentaria RDi Director Speaker
Israel Mendo
Israel Mendo Sojasun Key Account Manager Speaker
Vicente Domingo
Vicente Domingo Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Alimentos y Bebidas Vegetales President Speaker
Oscar Serra Pifarré
Oscar Serra Pifarré INGAL Ingeniería y Consulting Technical Director Speaker
María Cuairán Calvo
María Cuairán Calvo SANYGRAN Marketing & Business Development Director Speaker

18-03-2024 15:00 18-03-2024 16:30 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the open access plant for pre-industrial scaling of alternative protein + needs of the plant-based sector: Dialogue with the industry

Presentation event of the open access plant for pre-industrial scaling of alternative protein promoted by the Government of Catalonia. Technical description and IP protection. Next, dialogue with companies in the sector about their needs to grow: what can the public administration do?

Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Conference Room by Acciona
15:00h - 16:30h Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Conference Room by Acciona
15:30h
Conference | The Alimentaria Hub

Innovación by Opromar

Rafa Durán
Rafa Durán Presenter -Animator Speaker
Francisco Teijera González
Francisco Teijera González Opromar Assistant Secretary Speaker

18-03-2024 15:30 18-03-2024 16:30 Europe/Madrid Innovación by Opromar

Presentation of the valorization of catches to obtain ready-to-eat seafood  products for a diet that contributes to healthy aging, within the innovation projects carried out by OPROMAR, Organization of Fishing Producers of the Port and Ría from Marin

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Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Agora by Aecoc
15:30h - 16:30h Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Agora by Aecoc
16:15h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

A taste of the Cruise industry by Alimentaria & Hostelco

Carla Guilbaud
Carla Guilbaud CLIA Internacional Vice-President Speaker
Anthony Mauboussin
Anthony Mauboussin CFC Cruise Culinary Advisor Speaker
Pablo Vilanova
Pablo Vilanova Mercabarna General Director Speaker
Alexis Bourgault
Alexis Bourgault Welbilt Marine Global Director of Strategic Accounts Speaker
Alfredo Serrano
Alfredo Serrano CLIA National Director Spain Speaker

18-03-2024 16:15 18-03-2024 17:15 Europe/Madrid A taste of the Cruise industry by Alimentaria & Hostelco

CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association, is the leading authority and the largest global association in the industry, with 15 offices and representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.

At this roundtable CLIA and industry representatives will discuss the cruise market and the importance, potential and opportunities this sector can offer from a procurement and sourcing perspective.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
16:15h - 17:15h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
Tue 19
11:00h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

Beyond the dish: What’s happening in foodservice? Four visions, one consumer

Maria Castroviejo
Maria Castroviejo Research Food and Agribusiness de Rabobank Analyst Senior Speaker
Marta Munné Picart
Marta Munné Picart Aecoc ShopperView Studies Manager Speaker
Mariona Gaspà Suriol
Mariona Gaspà Suriol Aecoc Foodservice Knowledge Foodservice Knowledge Speaker
Antonina Degler
Antonina Degler Aecoc Foodservice Knowledge Project Manager Speaker

19-03-2024 11:00 19-03-2024 12:45 Europe/Madrid Beyond the dish: What’s happening in foodservice? Four visions, one consumer

Talk 1: The European OOH market: evolution of the channel and challenges for companies in the sector
María Castroviejo

Talk 2: The consumer’s vision: Consumer trends and habits
Marta Munné

Talk 3: The vision of international foodservice: a journey of inspiration
Mariona Gaspà

Talk 4: The vision of national foodservice: landing trends
Antonina Degler

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Main Stage
11:00h - 12:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Main Stage
12:00h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Experiences in the dining room that boost your business

Diego Olmedilla
Diego Olmedilla Aplus Gastromarketing y FACYRE CEO Speaker

19-03-2024 12:00 19-03-2024 12:45 Europe/Madrid Experiences in the dining room that boost your business

Diego Olmedilla is a prominent figure in gastronomic marketing at Aplus Gastromarketing agency and General Director of FACYRE (Federation of Spanish Cooks and Bakers). "Experiencias en sala que rentabilizan tu negocio" is an essential guide for hospitality business owners, as well as for brands and marketing professionals.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
12:00h - 12:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
15:00h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Cuba, a market of opportunities

Atenea Chevillotte
Atenea Chevillotte Fira Barcelona International Event Director Moderador/Presentador
Emerio González
Emerio González Grupo Empresarial de la Industria Alimentaria de Cuba President Speaker
Ivonne Grass Delgado
Ivonne Grass Delgado ITH - Empresa Importadora para Ministerio de Turismo de Cuba Director Speaker

19-03-2024 15:00 19-03-2024 15:45 Europe/Madrid Cuba, a market of opportunities

On the occasion of the official launch of ALIMENTOS CUBA (May 21-23, 2024) there will be a presentation on business opportunities in the country for the food, beverage, packaging and food technology industry.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
15:00h - 15:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
Wed 20
10:30h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice. Welcome

Adriana Bonezzi
Adriana Bonezzi Marcas de Restauración Director General Speaker
Carlos Pérez Tenorio
Carlos Pérez Tenorio Marcas de Restauración; Restalia Member of the Board; Strategy and IR Director Speaker
Josep Maria Vallsmadella
Josep Maria Vallsmadella Marcas de Restauración, Grupo Ibersol Member of the Board; Director of Strategic Marketing Speaker

20-03-2024 10:30 20-03-2024 13:30 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice. Welcome

International experts will present the great challenges of the Horeca channel and the value and verve of the Brands. In this way, the association of leading catering chains, Marcas de Restauración, and the international benchmark event, Alimentaria & Hostelco, join forces in their commitment to industry to bring solutions to the Horeca channel and enhance the opportunities of the sector. MdR will share the impact figures of the close of the year.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
10:30h - 13:30h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
10:35h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

Welcome. Foodservice Consultants Society International Programme

Frank Wagner
Frank Wagner FCSI EAME President Speaker

20-03-2024 10:35 20-03-2024 10:45 Europe/Madrid Welcome. Foodservice Consultants Society International Programme

Frank Wagner, chair of FCSI EAME welcomes attendees to Alimentaria&Hostelco show. Wagner will also give an overview of the benefits of working with FCSI Professional members and explain what the Society represents in the modern era of foodservice and hospitality as well as giving an update on the FCSI EAME Student Competition.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
10:35h - 10:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
10:45h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Global trends: Opportunities, challenges and change in foodservice

Marta Cebrián López
Marta Cebrián López MCL Food Consulting Director, Management and Operations Consultant Speaker
Miguel Chilleron
Miguel Chilleron Livit Design Director Speaker
Fabio de Vero
Fabio de Vero FDV Founder Speaker
Frank Wagner
Frank Wagner FCSI EAME President Speaker

20-03-2024 10:45 20-03-2024 11:30 Europe/Madrid Global trends: Opportunities, challenges and change in foodservice

This panel will address the main issues impacting foodservice and hospitality industry (human resources, IA, sustainability, global economic pressures...) and discuss solutions for how operators can deal with them. The panel will share how innovation and best practices can make the industry in Spain and the rest of the world future fit, while highlighting the opportunities that exist within the sector.

This panel is part of the FCSI EAME programm

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
10:45h - 11:30h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
11:00h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice. Current and future consumer in Foodservice

Javier Sanchez
Javier Sanchez Kantar Worldpanel Global Business Development Director, OOH&Usage Speaker

20-03-2024 11:00 20-03-2024 11:25 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice. Current and future consumer in Foodservice

The consultant Javier Sanchez will talk about the main trends in restaurant consumption, as well as the main areas of sectorial growth for the next two years in terms of categories, targets and consumption moments. He will also analyse the future of the catering service and the different possible options, taking into account sustainability and hygiene.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
11:00h - 11:25h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
11:30h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice.How to motivate/retain the next generation in Hospitality

Sven Sallaerts
Sven Sallaerts Younique Concepts Founder and Owner Speaker

20-03-2024 11:30 20-03-2024 11:55 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice.How to motivate/retain the next generation in Hospitality

Sven Sallaerts, founder and owner of Younique Concepts and creator of sustainable and innovative hospitality concepts that respond to tcurrents trends and tomorrow's needs, will share strategies for attracting, retaining talent and building loyalty among the youngest customers, belonging to the new "Z" generation.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
11:30h - 11:55h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
11:30h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

Artificial intelligence and the world of foodservice

Ferran Fisas
Ferran Fisas Culinary Institute of Barcelona President Speaker

20-03-2024 11:30 20-03-2024 12:00 Europe/Madrid Artificial intelligence and the world of foodservice

Ferran Fisas will outline his thoughts on how artificial intelligence (AI) technology will affect the foodservice and gastronomy sector. From the kitchen to the dining room, what are the challenges and opportunities for the industry? He will also explain the approach to using artificial intelligence in the preparation of new generations of chefs at CIB (Culinary Institute of Barcelona).

This presentation is part of the FCSI EAME programme.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
11:30h - 12:00h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
11:30h
Conference | The Alimentaria Hub

XIV International Mediterranean Diet Conference Opening Conference

Fernando Rodríguez Artalejo
Fernando Rodríguez Artalejo Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Preventive Medicine and Public Health Speaker

20-03-2024 11:30 20-03-2024 12:00 Europe/Madrid XIV International Mediterranean Diet Conference Opening Conference

The XIV edition of the International Mediterranean Diet Conference: A Look to the Future will highlight the value of the Mediterranean Diet as one of the healthiest and most sustainable lifestyles. Likewise, the conclusions of this event will lead to the updating of the frequencies and arrangement of foods in the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid according to current scientific criteria.

Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Auditorio by Carreras
11:30h - 12:00h Hall 5 | The Alimentaria Hub – Auditorio by Carreras
12:00h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice. Market outlook and future strategies

Borja Hernández de Alba
Borja Hernández de Alba Marcas de Restauración; RBI President; General Director Speaker
Luis Comas
Luis Comas Amrest CEO Speaker

20-03-2024 12:00 20-03-2024 12:35 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice. Market outlook and future strategies

A round table discussion moderated by food journalist Javier Romera, from El Economista, in which senior executives from the sector will discuss their outlook on the market's future and debate what strategies they consider necessary.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
12:00h - 12:35h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
12:00h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Energy, the environment and foodservice

Julian Edwards
Julian Edwards FCSI UK & Ireland President Speaker
Santiago Llinares Moreno
Santiago Llinares Moreno Fundación de Restaurantes Sostenibles Manager Speaker
Dario Mulet Snowdon
Dario Mulet Snowdon Meiko Clean Solutions Ibérica General Director Speaker
Frank Wagner
Frank Wagner FCSI EAME President Speaker

20-03-2024 12:00 20-03-2024 12:30 Europe/Madrid Energy, the environment and foodservice

With energy costs soaring and climate change action no longer a minor talking point but now a burning issue, acting sustainability is paramount for foodservice operators across the sector. This panel will focus on measures operators are putting into place to make commercial kitchens more sustainable: saving water and chemical usage, lowering energy costs...

This panel is part of the FCSI EAME programme.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
12:00h - 12:30h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
12:30h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

Promoting employee wellbeing

Gala Macaya
Gala Macaya Grupo Nomo HR Director Speaker

20-03-2024 12:30 20-03-2024 13:00 Europe/Madrid Promoting employee wellbeing

Since 2007 Nomo has forged its presence in the gastronomic world in Spain with locations in Barcelona, Girona, Costa Brava, and Madrid, as well as its quality delivery service: Nomomoto. Born with the ambition of importing the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine, Grupo Nomo also takes the wellbeing of its team extremely seriously. We will know the innovative measure to ensure that its people remain motivated and happy.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
12:30h - 13:00h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
12:40h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice. Europe’s top 99 restaurant operators

20-03-2024 12:40 20-03-2024 13:05 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice. Europe’s top 99 restaurant operators

Expert editor and executive editor at European Foodservice media, Katrin Wißmann, will share data and insights on leading foodservice operators from her extensive experience in the Foodservice Europe sector.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
12:40h - 13:05h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
13:00h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Wellbeing, putting people at the centre of an operation

Marcelo Castiglioni
Marcelo Castiglioni Halton Regional Sales Manager South Europe Speaker
Gala Macaya
Gala Macaya Grupo Nomo HR Director Speaker
Jürg Luginbühl
Jürg Luginbühl Flückiger Food Systems Partner Speaker

20-03-2024 13:00 20-03-2024 13:30 Europe/Madrid Wellbeing, putting people at the centre of an operation

Significant challenges in attracting and retaining staff mean that foodservice operators have to consider the wellbeing of workers holistically, from managing rotas and paying fair salaries to looking after physical and mental health. We will discuss what a healthy working environment should look like in foodservice.

This panel is part of the FCSI EAME programme.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
13:00h - 13:30h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
13:10h
Conference | The Horeca Hub

Imagine foodservice. Closing

20-03-2024 13:10 20-03-2024 13:40 Europe/Madrid Imagine foodservice. Closing

The president of Marcas de Restauración will close the day with a vision of catering brands and its medium-term evolution in the coming years.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
13:10h - 13:40h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 2
14:00h
Round Table | The Horeca Hub

Women leaders in foodservice

Meghan Daro
Meghan Daro The Middleby Corporation Vice President, Consultants Services Speaker
Sofia Gustafsson
Sofia Gustafsson Formatsal / FCSI Nordics Creative Restaurant Consultant / President Speaker
Marta Morales
Marta Morales Batea Socia y Directora de Front-of-House Speaker

20-03-2024 14:00 20-03-2024 14:45 Europe/Madrid Women leaders in foodservice

Representing different areas of the foodservice industry, from manufacturing to managing restaurants, this expert panel will discuss the lack of female representation in leadership roles, the continued role of harassment and discrimination in the foodservice sector as we consider the progress being made and the solutions that could be implemented to attract more talented women to the industry.

This panel is part of the FCSI EAME programme.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
14:00h - 14:45h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
14:45h
Presentation | The Horeca Hub

Incorporating disabled workers into hospitality

Roger Obeid
Roger Obeid FCSI Designer and University Lecturer Speaker

20-03-2024 14:45 20-03-2024 15:15 Europe/Madrid Incorporating disabled workers into hospitality

Roger worked deeply on the inclusion of disability as workforce into our industry and got interesting results to share.Our communities and industry are facing a lot of challenges, and inclusion could be an interesting solution. Are we ready to facilitate the inclusion? Can we share success stories in inclusion, inspire his colleagues, and, support each other’s to make our industry the number one in inclusion?

FCSI EAME Program.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
14:45h - 15:15h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
15:30h
Contest | The Horeca Hub

FCSI EAME Student Competition: The results

20-03-2024 15:30 20-03-2024 16:30 Europe/Madrid FCSI EAME Student Competition: The results

The final of the FCSI EAME Student Competition reveals the winning team.

Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
15:30h - 16:30h Hall 6 | The Horeca Hub – Talks Stage 1
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