Get up close to a beloved ingredient, rice, and savor exceptional culinary creations!
The EU RICE Festival will take place on 13 and 14 November 2026, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Conference Center, as part of the «Food & Drinks by Detrop» exhibition, which runs in parallel with the «Philoxenia-Hotelia» event. For two days, from 12:00 to 19:00, Pavilion 16, Stand C01 will be a meeting point for those who want to get to know European rice better, its distinctive characteristics, and its gastronomic delights.
At the EU RICE Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to watch live cooking demonstrations (live cooking) and savor delectable recipes starring rice produced in Greece and Spain, pairing the tasting experience with insights into the value of this European product.
The Thessaloniki Agricultural Corporate Partnership (ΕΑΣΘ) and the Consejo Regulador de la DOP Arroz de Valencia (Regulatory Council of PDO Valencia Rice), together with Food Ambassadors Dina Nikolaou (Greece) and Kiko Moya (Spain), are organizing the EU Rice Festival, as part of the European Program EU RICE, titled «Information and Promotion Actions aiming to highlight the sustainable aspect of rice production in Greece and Spain». The Program's implementing agency is the company Novacert. The coordinator and presenter of the EU RICE Festival will be Mr. Konstantinos Zafeirakis.
The aim of the EU RICE Program is to highlight the sustainability of European rice, as well as to showcase its quality and safety, through targeted information and promotion actions. On 13 and 14 November, you'll experience two days filled with flavors, inspiration, and creativity!
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