Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 22 September 2026, from the General Directorate of Food — MAPA Agreement with Interovic, Interporc and Provacuno |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | 1 October 2026 |
| Entry into force | 22 September 2026 |
| Affected parties | Spanish meat companies in beef, pork and sheep-goat sectors with export interest |
| Category | Agriculture and Fisheries — International agrifood promotion |
| Year | 2026 and 2027 |
| Maximum public contribution | €450,000 (€105,000 in 2026 + €345,000 in 2027) |
| Signatory bodies | MAPA, Interovic, Interporc, Provacuno |
Spanish meat companies with export ambitions have a concrete window of opportunity: the State finances up to €450,000 in fair presence and trade missions in high-potential markets for 2026 and 2027. The agreement, published in the BOE of 1 October 2026, is signed by MAPA with the three major interprofessionals in the sector: Interovic (sheep and goat meat), Interporc (white coat pork) and Provacuno (beef).
The operational key: participation is open to all companies in the sector, not just members of the interprofessionals. The actions are generic and non-discriminatory by regulatory design.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement defines an international promotion program for Spanish meat products structured in two types of actions: international fairs and trade missions with buyers. Below is the complete detail of the planned destinations and events:
| Type of action | Destination / Event |
|---|---|
| International fair | Gulfood — Dubai (United Arab Emirates) |
| International fair | Wofex — Philippines |
| International fair | Fine Food — Australia |
| Trade mission with buyers | Algeria |
| Trade mission with buyers | Balkans |
| Trade mission with buyers | Kenya |
In addition to fair presence and missions, the agreement contemplates the development of multilingual promotional materials to support actions in each market.
Regarding eligible expenses, the agreement is explicit about what it covers and what it excludes:
| Eligible expenses | Excluded expenses |
|---|---|
| Fair space rental | Travel and transportation |
| Stand setup and dismantling | Meals and catering |
| Management and coordination of participation | Staff salaries |
| Graphic and promotional material | Protocol services |
Economic and operational impact
The temporal distribution of financing is relevant: 76.7% of the budget (€345,000) is concentrated in 2027, indicating that most of the actions — and therefore participation opportunities — will materialize next year. In 2026, with €105,000 available, actions will be more limited in scope.
From an operational perspective, companies do not assume the cost of space rental or stand production, which are typically the highest items in international fair participation. What they must assume are travel, personnel and services, which can represent between 30% and 50% of the total cost of a fair, depending on the destination.
The selected markets respond to differentiated export strategies:
- Dubai (Gulfood): access to the Persian Gulf market, one of the world's largest importers of animal protein.
- Philippines (Wofex) and Australia (Fine Food): Indo-Pacific markets with growing demand for quality meat products.
- Algeria, Balkans and Kenya: emerging markets with direct prospecting missions with local buyers.
Who does it affect?
- Producers and marketers of beef with export interest.
- Companies in the white coat pork sector with export capacity.
- Companies in the sheep and goat meat sector seeking new international markets.
- Companies that already export and want to strengthen presence in the agreement's target markets.
- Companies that do not yet export but have suitable product and internationalization intent.
- Associations and sector groups that want to coordinate their companies' participation.
Critical point: the regulation expressly establishes that actions will be generic and non-discriminatory, meaning it is not necessary to be a member of Interovic, Interporc or Provacuno to participate. Any company in the sector can join the selected actions.
Practical example
A pork meat exporting company based in Salamanca wants to explore the Australian market. Until now, participating in Fine Food Australia meant assuming the entire cost of fair space, stand and promotional materials — an investment that can exceed €15,000-20,000 in just these items.
With this agreement, Interporc coordinates Spanish participation in Fine Food with public financing covering space rental, stand setup and multilingual graphic material. The Salamanca company can join the collective participation assuming only the travel costs of its commercial team and buyer services — items not covered by the agreement but significantly lower than the total cost of individual participation.
The same scheme applies to trade missions in Algeria, Balkans or Kenya: the company accesses organized meetings with local buyers without having to finance the mission logistics.
What should companies do now?
- Identify which agreement markets are priorities for your export strategy: Dubai, Philippines, Australia, Algeria, Balkans or Kenya. Not all actions will be equally relevant for each company.
- Contact the corresponding interprofessional for your sector (Interovic for sheep-goat, Interporc for pork, Provacuno for beef) to learn about the action calendar and participation requirements for each event.
- Verify that your product meets export requirements for the target market: health certificates, labeling, country-specific access requirements.
- Budget for uncovered costs: travel, meals, salaries of displaced commercial team and protocol services. These costs are entirely the responsibility of the participating company.
- Plan ahead for 2027, where 76.7% of the budget (€345,000) is concentrated and presumably the largest number of actions.
- Prepare your own commercial materials in the languages of target markets, complementary to the generic multilingual materials that the agreement will finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the State allocate to promoting Spanish meat at international fairs 2026-2027?
The maximum public contribution is €450,000 in total: €105,000 in 2026 and €345,000 in 2027. The agreement is signed by MAPA with Interovic, Interporc and Provacuno.
What international fairs and markets does the meat promotion agreement include?
The agreement contemplates three international fairs — Gulfood (Dubai), Wofex (Philippines) and Fine Food (Australia) — and three trade missions with buyers in Algeria, Balkans and Kenya. It also includes multilingual promotional materials.
What expenses does public financing cover and which must the company assume?
Financing covers fair space rental, setup, management and graphic material. Excluded and at the company's expense: travel, meals, staff salaries and protocol services.
Do you have to be a member of Interovic, Interporc or Provacuno to participate?
No. The regulation expressly establishes that actions are generic and non-discriminatory. All companies in the beef, pork or sheep-goat sector can participate in the selected actions, regardless of their relationship with the interprofessionals.
When does the agreement enter into force and how long is it valid?
The agreement entered into force on 22 September 2026 and was published in the BOE on 1 October 2026. Its validity covers actions in the years 2026 and 2027.
Official source
View complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-20462)
Disclaimer: 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-2026-20462
