Spain targets European AgroFoodTech leadership at BNEW 2026

During Barcelona New Economy Week 2026, AMETIC participated in a debate focused on the transformation and competitiveness of the European agro-food sector. The session, organized by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, examined Spain's potential to leverage its agricultural strengths alongside a growing technological ecosystem to become a European leader in AgroFoodTech.

Key discussions centered on overcoming barriers to technological adoption, including investment hurdles and capacity limitations. Participants emphasized the necessity of strengthening connections between technology companies and the agri-food industry, while highlighting the importance of scaling pilot projects into internationalized solutions to enhance sectoral competitiveness.