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Espacio Food & Service 2026

Chile's major B2B food-industry meeting connects producers, distributors, suppliers, buyers, foodservice operators, equipment companies, and technology providers.

Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026

👥 Major B2B Food-Industry Audience

Espacio Riesco, Santiago, Chile

🏢 1,600 Exhibition Stands

🎫 Event Snapshot

HOURS

See official schedule

VISITORS

Professional B2B audience

DATES

Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026

EXHIBITORS

ADULT TICKET

COUNTRIES

1,600 stands

Professional registration

28

Who Should Attend

Chilean Retail & Foodservice Buyers

Supermarkets, distributors, restaurants, hotels and catering groups can source finished food, beverages and operating products for the Chilean market.

Restaurant & Hospitality Operators

Chefs and operators can evaluate ingredients, equipment, beverages and service solutions relevant to professional kitchens.

Food Producers & Brands

Manufacturers can meet buyers and distributors while comparing competing products and category positioning in Latin America.

International Exporters

Country delegations and overseas producers can use the show to identify Chilean importers and regional commercial partners.

Top Reasons to Attend

1

Chile's Major B2B Food Meeting

The event concentrates food-industry decision-makers in Santiago and is designed around commercial relationships rather than consumer entertainment.

2

Latin American Market Access

International suppliers can test demand and identify import or distribution partners for Chile and neighboring markets.

3

Foodservice and Retail Together

Brands can meet multiple channels while buyers can compare products positioned differently for restaurants, hotels and stores.

4

Product Demonstration

For equipment and ingredients, live use can expose practical differences that catalog specifications miss.

5

Distributor Discovery

Exporters should prioritize partners with category knowledge, logistics capacity and channel access rather than simply collecting contacts.

What You'll See & Do

🔎

Food & Beverage Exhibitors

Organize sourcing by category and route to market, retail, foodservice or hospitality, because commercial requirements differ significantly.

🚜

Professional Kitchen & Equipment

Operators should compare equipment against kitchen footprint, service availability, energy use and production volume.

☕

Beverage & Coffee Offer

Restaurants and hospitality buyers can evaluate beverage programs, coffee solutions and supplier support alongside food sourcing.

🌍

International Pavilions

Use country participation to discover products seeking entry into Chile and negotiate directly with export teams.

🍽️

Live Culinary Activity

Demonstrations and competitions can reveal how ingredients and equipment perform in professional use rather than only on a stand.

🚚

Latin American Distribution

Commercial connections across regional markets.

🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?

Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.

✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive

✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform

✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends

✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free

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Industry Sector

💼 Attending as a Business Professional?

Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.

✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register

✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show

✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located

✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry

Company Size
Country
Industry Sector

Espacio Riesco is in Huechuraba in northern Santiago. Plan road transport and accommodation with peak traffic in mind.

Espacio Riesco is in Huechuraba in northern Santiago. Plan road transport and accommodation with peak traffic in mind.

✈️ Skyscanner — Compare Flights

Compare international and domestic routes to the nearest practical airport. Booking early matters because major trade events can push up fares and reduce convenient schedules.

🚖 Welcome Pickups — Airport Transfers

A pre-booked transfer can be useful for international delegates and exhibitors carrying samples, catalogues, equipment, or booth materials.

​Where to Stay

These are practical business-travel options for the event. Compare current event-week rates, cancellation policies, and transport time before booking.

NH Collection Plaza Santiago

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Las Condes

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

Mandarin Oriental Santiago

Recommended business-travel option. Verify current distance to the venue and event-week transport before booking.

Tools & Services for Attendees

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

🛂 iVisa — Visa & Travel Documents

Entry requirements vary by passport. Verify official government requirements before buying non-refundable travel and use third-party visa services only as an additional convenience.

🏥 SafetyWing — Travel Medical Insurance

Review destination coverage, policy limits, exclusions, and business-trip needs before purchasing.

📶 Airalo — International eSIM

Useful for maps, messaging, exhibitor directories, event apps, and business communication while traveling.

Post-Event CRM & Lead Management

🏗️ Triumfo — Exhibition Stand Builder

Confirm local venue rules, technical requirements, deadlines, and contractor availability before booking.

📦 DHL Express — Exhibition Shipping

Verify customs, temporary import, food, plant, animal, alcohol, or machinery documentation before shipping.

🗣️ Fiverr Pro — Translation & Event Materials

Source vetted professionals for translation, localization, presentations, brochures, product sheets, and multilingual event materials.

🗂️ monday.com — Trade Show Project Management

Organize booth deadlines, travel, freight, meetings, creative work, supplier tasks, and post-show follow-up.

POST-EVENT CRM & LEAD MANAGEMENT

📈 HubSpot — CRM & Marketing

Capture event leads, notes, follow-up tasks, marketing activity, and sales opportunities.

📊 Pipedrive — Sales CRM

Turn trade-show conversations into assigned next actions, quotations, and deal stages.

BUSINESS CARDS

💱 Wise Business — International Payments

Manage eligible international business payments and multiple currencies when paying overseas suppliers or service providers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When is Espacio Food & Service 2026?

September 29 to October 1, 2026.

2. Where is it held?

Espacio Riesco in Huechuraba, Santiago, Chile.

3. How international is it?

The organizer promotes participation from 28 countries and 1,600 exhibition stands.

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