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Join us in Barcelona for Vitafoods Europe 2025

Here’s all the info you need to help plan your visit to Barcelona.

A smooth journey

What's in this guide

Get ready for Vitafoods Europe with these simple steps

01 The Venue

02 Arrange your travel

03 Check visa requirements

04 Book your accomodation

Dates and Venue

Prepare for your visit

With highly flexible, state-of-the-art halls and congress and event locations, all with excellent connections, Fira Barcelona

Opening Hours

In person

20 May: 10:00 - 18:00

21 May: 10:00 - 18:00

22 May: 10:00 - 16:00

*Please note that Early Access and VIP pass holders may enter the venue from 9:00 AM.

Event Location

Barcelona

Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

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The Venue

Get to know Vitafoods Europe's new home, Fira Barcelona Gran Via

Fira Barcelona Gran Via is one of the largest and most modern fair venues in Europe. We're looking forward to hosting the world's nutraceutical event in this vibrant, well-connected venue.

Please note that you can access Vitafoods Europe using the East entrance of the venue. *Use the "Fira" station exit.

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Arrange your travel

As part of our commitment to positively impact our host cities, we support local businesses and empower local communities.

How to get to Barcelona!

Car

The venue is connected to the main motorways and roads accessing Barcelona: AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-16, C-58, C-31, C-32, C-33. Parking is available via the North, East and South access. Please note that we use the East entrance for Vitafoods Europe, we encourage you to park there in case you are arriving by car.

Train

The “Fira" station of the Generalitat Railway Network connects the Fira Gran Via Venue with the city centre, as well as with other surrounding cities. This station is the nearest to the East Entrance, which is where we will open our doors.

All the trains on lines S8, S33, R6, R5 and S4 stop at the “Fira” station.

Get more information here: https://www.fgc.cat/en/

Plane

Fira Gran Via is only a 10 minute ride from the airport, or 25 minutes on public transportation.

Getting around in Barcelona

Barcelona is a very well connected city, with various modes of public transporation to help you get where you need to be. Consider purchasing the Hola Barcelona pass, which allows you to use public transportation from 48 to 120 hours, and get the most of what this beautiful city has to offer.

Get a 10% discount on your Hola Barcelona card here.

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Book your accommodation

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Personalised support - Our dedicated team is here to support you, every step of the way including onsite assistance, transportation and more.

Check visa requirements

Need a visa to come to Barcelona? Follow these steps

3 easy steps

1 Register for the event or book your stand as an exhibitor

2 Request your visa letter using the application form

3 Apply for your visa

Apply for your visa

If you require a visa to enter Spain, you can apply for your visa letter using this application form once you have completed registration.

Request your visa here

FAQs

Answers to some of the most common queries

When and where is Vitafoods Europe 2025?

The event will take place in-person in Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, on 20-22 May 2025.

What are the opening hours for Vitafoods Europe?

Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10:00-18:00

Wednesday 21 May 2025, 10:00-18:00

Thursday 22 May 2025, 10:00-16:00
Please note that access can vary based on ticket type.

Who should visit the event?

Attending Vitafoods Europe will be most beneficial if you work within in the following sectors; dietary supplements, functional food and beverages, general food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, natural and herbal medicine, ingredients and raw materials and within the following job functions:

Manufacturers
Distributors
Purchasers
Wholesalers
Suppliers
Importers and exporters
Research & development
Food technologists
Procurement specialists
Branding & marketing
Scientists
Retailers

What is the event about?

Vitafoods Europe is an annual event for the nutraceutical industry. Make connections with leading suppliers of raw ingredients, dietary supplements, functional food and beverages and high quality service and equipment, plus find beneficial advice on how to give your products the competitive edge.

Is there an age restriction to attending Vitafoods Europe?

To ensure safety, anybody under the age of 16 is not allowed to attend Vitafoods Europe.

Do I have to pay to enter Vitafoods Europe?

Starting 2025, we are moving towards a paid tickets model. Launching a paid tickets model for our event ensures a more enhanced experience for attendees. By charging for tickets, we can allocate resources to improve key aspects such as venue quality, catering, entertainment, and overall event production. Moreover, paid entry often attracts a more invested audience, creating a more meaningful networking and learning experience for all participants.

Why has the event moved to Barcelona?

As Vitafoods Europe continues to grow, Barcelona emerged as the perfect host city. Spain’s significant role in Europe’s nutraceutical market, coupled with the city’s accessibility – offering over 40,000 hotel rooms and weekly flights to 200 destinations – makes it an ideal new home for the world’s nutraceutical event. Learn more about our move to Barcelona here.

Why have you chosen Fira Barcelona Gran Via?

Fira Barcelona Gran Via is one of Europe’s most prestigious and modern event venues, situated in a prime location in the city of Barcelona. Fira Barcelona offers state of the art infrastructure and spacious halls that align with Vitafoods Europe’s growth. Additionally, its sustainable design and commitment to eco-friendly practices align with our core values, while ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

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Why attend

Why you should join the nutraceutical community in Barcelona.

2025 highlights

Check out all our exciting show features this year.

Sustainability

We're committed to building a sustainable food future. Find out how you can help in our Sustainability Guide.

Vitafoods Europe

Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Opening times

20 May: *10:00 - 18:00

21 May: *10:00 - 18:00

22 May: *10:00 - 16:00

*Please note that Early Access and VIP pass holders may enter the venue from 9:00 AM.

Call or WhatsApp our customer service team on +31 20 245 5355

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About us

Vitafoods Europe has been bringing the global nutraceutical community together every year to connect and do business, since 1997. It offers the perfect platform for businesses to thrive and forge long term collaborations, enrich their understanding and initiate critical conversations around the most pressing issues concerning the health and nutrition industry.

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