Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 23, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat — Amendment and Extension of the Spain Food Nation VI Agreement |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 1, 2026 |
| Entry into force | May 29, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Spanish agrifood sector, exporting companies and organizations participating in Spain Food Nation VI |
| Category | Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Fiscal year | 2025-2026 |
| New agreement end date | November 30, 2026 (previously: September 30, 2026) |
| Reason for extension | Postponement of FIGZAFRA fair to October 1-6, 2026 |
Spanish agrifood companies with international promotion activities linked to the Spain Food Nation VI agreement have new deadlines to meet. The amendment signed between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and ICEX Spain Export and Investment, E.P.E. extends the agreement's validity until November 30, 2026, two months beyond the original deadline of September 30, 2026.
The trigger is concrete: the postponement of the FIGZAFRA fair, which will be held from October 1 to 6, 2026. Without this extension, actions linked to that fair would have fallen outside the agreement's scope and, therefore, would not have been eligible for economic justification before the financing bodies.
What does this regulation establish?
The amendment modifies exclusively the execution and economic justification deadlines of the Spain Food Nation VI agreement. It does not alter either the purpose of the agreement or its overall financing. The specific changes are as follows:
| Aspect | Before (original agreement) | After (amendment) |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement end date | September 30, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Number of payment justifications | Four justifications | Five justifications |
| Period covered by the new (5th) justification | Did not exist | July 1 – October 15, 2026 |
| Deadline to submit the 5th justification | Did not exist | Until November 10, 2026 |
| Reason for change | — | Postponement of FIGZAFRA fair (Oct 1-6, 2026) |
| Purpose of the agreement | No changes | No changes |
| Overall financing | No changes | No changes |
The Spain Food Nation VI agreement was originally signed in April 2025 and aims to carry out new international communication activities in favor of the Spanish agrifood sector under the "Spain Food Nation" brand.
Economic and operational impact
Although the amendment does not modify the total budget of the agreement, it does have direct operational and financial consequences for participating companies:
- Actions already planned for FIGZAFRA (October 1-6, 2026) are now within the agreement's scope and can be properly financed and justified.
- New economic justification cycle: companies must prepare and submit a fifth payment justification before November 10, 2026, covering the period from July 1 to October 15, 2026.
- Risk of non-justification: actions executed in the extended period that are not justified before November 10, 2026 could remain without economic coverage from the agreement, with the consequent impact on cost recovery.
- Treasury planning: the shift in the closing date means that cash flows associated with the agreement's settlement are delayed until late November 2026.
Who does it affect?
- Spanish agrifood companies participating in international promotion activities within the Spain Food Nation VI program.
- Sectoral bodies and associations of the agrifood sector that collaborate with ICEX in the implementation of the agreement.
- Companies or entities with planned presence at the FIGZAFRA fair (October 1-6, 2026) under the agreement's scope.
- Finance and administration departments of participating entities, responsible for preparing economic justifications.
- Agrifood exporters managing international communication actions co-financed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and ICEX.
Practical example
An extra virgin olive oil producer company that had planned to participate in the FIGZAFRA fair from October 1 to 6, 2026 with support from the Spain Food Nation VI agreement faced uncertainty: the fair fell outside the original agreement deadline (September 30, 2026), which put at risk the eligibility of expenses associated with that participation.
With the amendment in force, that company can:
- Execute its participation in FIGZAFRA between October 1 and 6, 2026 with full agreement coverage.
- Include the expenses of that participation in the fifth payment justification, which covers actions from July 1 to October 15, 2026.
- Submit that justification before November 10, 2026 to recover the corresponding financing.
Without the extension, those expenses would have fallen outside the agreement and the company would have assumed the cost entirely without the possibility of justification before ICEX or the Ministry.
What should companies do now?
- Verify if you have actions planned at FIGZAFRA (Oct 1-6, 2026): if you participate in this fair under the Spain Food Nation VI agreement, confirm that your expenses fall within the period covered by the fifth justification (Jul 1 – Oct 15, 2026).
- Update your economic justification calendar: add the fifth payment justification with a deadline of November 10, 2026 and assign an internal responsible party for its preparation.
- Review expense documentation for the extended period: gather invoices and supporting documents for all actions executed between July 1 and October 15, 2026 that are attributable to the agreement.
- Coordinate with ICEX or the Ministry: if you have doubts about which actions are eligible in the extended period, contact your ICEX representative before executing new actions.
- Update treasury planning: the final closure of the agreement is moved to late November 2026; adjust your forecasts for receiving the final settlement accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
Until when is the Spain Food Nation VI agreement valid after the extension?
Following the amendment published on July 1, 2026, the Spain Food Nation VI agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and ICEX is valid until November 30, 2026. The original deadline was September 30, 2026, so the extension adds two months.
What is the deadline for submitting the fifth payment justification of the agreement?
The fifth payment justification must be submitted before November 10, 2026. It covers actions executed between July 1 and October 15, 2026. This is a new feature introduced by the amendment and did not exist in the original agreement.
Why has the Spain Food Nation VI agreement been extended?
The main reason is the postponement of the FIGZAFRA fair, which will be held from October 1 to 6, 2026. As it fell outside the original agreement deadline (September 30, 2026), it was necessary to extend the validity so that actions linked to that fair could be executed and economically justified.
Does this amendment change the financing or purpose of the agreement?
No. The amendment modifies only the execution and economic justification deadlines. Neither the purpose of the agreement nor the overall financing are altered. The total amount of the agreement and the planned activities remain the same.
What happens if I do not submit the justification before November 10, 2026?
Actions executed in the extended period that are not justified before November 10, 2026 could remain without economic coverage from the agreement. This means that the company would assume those costs without the possibility of recovering them through financing from ICEX or the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14284