Each year, Ana Hernandez, CEO of Deliberico, travels to Spain to attend Salón Gourmets 2026, Europe’s premier international fine food and beverage exhibition, in pursuit of the latest innovations, exceptional artisan products, and emerging trends in Spanish gastronomy.
Held in Madrid from April 13–16, 2026, this year’s event is especially significant as Grupo Gourmets celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of excellence in organizing one of the world’s most prestigious gourmet food fairs.
A Yearly Tradition Rooted in Quality
Attending Salón Gourmets has become an essential part of Deliberico’s sourcing philosophy.
Each year, Ana personally visits the fair to:
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Discover innovative gourmet products entering the Spanish market
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Meet with artisan producers and long-standing supplier partners
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Evaluate new premium food trends and gifting concepts
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Strengthen Deliberico’s direct relationships with Spain’s top food brands
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Ensure Deliberico continues offering the highest-quality Spanish products in the U.S.
This annual visit reflects Deliberico’s hands-on commitment to authenticity, quality, and continuous curation.
What Is Salón Gourmets?
Salón Gourmets is Europe’s most exclusive international fine food and beverage fair and the leading annual showcase for high-end gastronomy professionals.
The event brings together thousands of industry experts to explore:
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Traditional gourmet delicacies from Spain and beyond
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New food and beverage launches
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Artisan innovations and specialty products
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Wine and spirits tastings
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Showcookings and live culinary demonstrations
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Competitions, championships, and industry awards
For professionals in the gourmet food industry, it is one of the year’s most important events for discovering what’s next in fine gastronomy.
Why It Matters for Deliberico Customers
Ana’s annual attendance at Salón Gourmets helps ensure that Deliberico remains at the forefront of Spanish gourmet sourcing.
It allows us to continuously bring our customers:
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Newly discovered artisan Spanish specialties
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Innovative gourmet pantry staples
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Premium Iberico and charcuterie selections
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Elevated gift box concepts and seasonal collections
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The most exciting new products emerging from Spain
Looking Ahead
As Ana explores this year’s fair, we look forward to sharing the discoveries, inspirations, and potential new additions that may soon arrive at Deliberico.
At Deliberico, sourcing the best of Spain is never accidental—it is a year-round commitment.
