From 18 to 20 May 2027, Fira Barcelona Gran Via hosts Vitafoods Europe, the major global event for nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and functional ingredients. Organised by Informa Markets, it brings together ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, R&D and nutrition brands with buyers from across the value chain. It’s a strictly professional event, with entry by registration. If you’re coming for the fair, here’s what you need to know — and why Hotel Arc La Rambla makes a great base for your stay.
What is Vitafoods Europe?
Vitafoods Europe is the major international event for the nutraceutical industry and dietary supplements, organised by Informa Markets. It’s the benchmark meeting point where ingredient suppliers meet finished-product manufacturers, nutrition brands, laboratories and distributors.
The event covers the whole value chain: ingredients, finished products, manufacturing, research and distribution, with a strong focus on functional food and beverage innovation and science-led nutrition. It’s an eminently commercial and science-driven platform.
Who it’s for: ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, R&D and regulatory teams, nutrition brands, laboratories and distributors. It’s a professional-only event: it isn’t open to the general public.
Vitafoods Europe 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 18 to 20 May 2027 (three days) |
| Venue | Fira Barcelona Gran Via (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) |
| Sector | Nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and functional ingredients |
| Attendee profile | Ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, R&D, nutrition brands and distributors |
| Organiser | Informa Markets |
| Entry | Professional, with registration |
What to expect from this edition
- Large exhibition area: ingredient suppliers, actives, vitamins, probiotics and nutrition solutions from around the world.
- Finished products and brands: manufacturers and brands of dietary supplements and functional foods.
- Conference programme: science, trends, innovation and regulation in the sector.
- Innovation and science-led nutrition: one of the event’s major threads.
- Qualified networking: the great annual meeting point for the nutraceutical industry in Europe.
Getting to Fira Barcelona Gran Via
The Gran Via venue is in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, very well connected to central Barcelona:
- Metro: line L9 Sud has several stops at the venue (Fira, Europa|Fira); the L8 connects from Plaça d’Espanya. The most direct option.
- FGC: the trains stop at Europa|Fira, next to the entrances.
- From the airport: L9 Sud connects El Prat directly with the Fira in about 15-20 minutes.
The Gran Via venue is large: check your accreditation for the hall and access point to head straight to your area of interest.
Tips for attendees
- Register in advance: it speeds up entry and secures your place in limited-capacity conferences.
- Plan your agenda: with hundreds of exhibitors, identifying who you want to see ahead of time makes all the difference.
- Set up meetings in advance: it’s a business event; appointments are arranged beforehand.
- Book accommodation early: May is a busy fair month in Barcelona.
- Stay in the centre: ending the day away from the venue, in the heart of the city, is welcome.
Why stay at Hotel Arc La Rambla during Vitafoods Europe
For a fair at Gran Via, Hotel Arc La Rambla (La Rambla 19-21, next to Drassanes, L3 metro) combines an unbeatable central location with an easy connection to the venue. From Drassanes, the L3 takes you with no changes to Plaça d’Espanya, the major connection hub for the Fira, where you link up with the lines running directly to Gran Via.
After an intense day of meetings and networking, you return to the historic centre: step off the metro at Drassanes and Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and the harbour are steps away for dinner, more networking or simply unwinding.
Book on our website with the code ARCBLOG and enjoy a special perk as a fair attendee.
