The EU RICE Festival will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Congress Center, as part of the “Food & Drinks by Detrop” exhibition, which is held concurrently with the “Philoxenia-Hotelia” event. For two days, from 12:00 to 19:00, Pavilion 16, Stand C01 will be a meeting point for all those who wish to get to know European rice better, along with its special characteristics and gastronomic delights.
At the EU RICE Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to watch live cooking demonstrations and taste delicious recipes featuring rice produced in Greece and Spain, combining a unique tasting experience with information on the value of this European product.
The Agricultural Corporate Partnership of Thessaloniki (EASTH) and the Consejo Regulador de la DOP Arroz de Valencia (PDO Rice Regulatory Board of Valencia), 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 implementing agency of the Program is Novacert.
The goal of the EU RICE Program is to highlight the sustainability of European rice, as well as to promote its quality and safety through targeted information and promotion actions.
We look forward to seeing you on November 13 and 14, for a two-day event full of flavors, inspiration, and creativity!
