MercoAgro 2028, the largest meat industry fair in Latin America, will be held from March 14 to 17, 2028 at Parque da Efapi in Chapecó, Brazil.
Dates
14–17 Mar 2028
City / country
Chapecó, Brazil
Venue
Parque da Efapi
Time
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily
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Event overview
MercoAgro 2028 is set to be a pivotal event in the meat industry, showcasing innovations and fostering connections among suppliers and buyers. The fair will take place at Parque da Efapi in Chapecó, Brazil, a city recognized as a major agroindustrial hub.
Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with networking opportunities and insights into the latest technologies in meat processing and industrialization. MercoAgro 2028 takes place in Chapecó, Brazil.
TL;DR
MercoAgro puts you on the floor of one of Brazil's densest animal-protein clusters: western Santa Catarina, where pork and poultry slaughterhouses, further-processing plants and cold-chain operators sit within a few hours of Chapecó. Programme highlight: Mercoagro Lácteos dairy section. Programme highlight: Pavilion INTERLIGAÇÃO. Programme highlight: Official news stream on the meat and protein trade.
Exhibiting at MercoAgro 2028 provides companies with a platform to showcase their products to a targeted audience of industry professionals. This event is an opportunity to generate leads, enhance brand visibility, and engage directly with potential buyers. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of meat processing machinery, Suppliers of packaging solutions for meat products, Companies offering refrigeration and storage solutions.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Parque da Efapi, Chapecó, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Parque da Efapi in Chapecó typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Parque da Efapi in Chapecó typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Parque da Efapi for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Who runs the show
ACIC Chapecó
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
Impact
The most recent completed edition before MercoAgro 2028 was Mercoagro 2026 in Chapecó. A post-show balance of the 2026 edition and a guide to 2028 are referenced by Lacabanaseco. Official Mercoagro news pages also include coverage labeled Mercoagro 2026.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2028-03-14 to 2028-03-17, MercoAgro 2028 in Chapecó covering Meat processing equipment and machinery, Packaging solutions for meat products, Refrigeration and cold storage systems, gives food buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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ReadPlan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Chapecó Airport - Serafin Enoss Bertaso
Closest airport to Parque da Efapi and the practical arrival point for MercoAgro; domestic connections through São Paulo, Curitiba or Porto Alegre are typical
TBA
to venue
Short city transfer to the Efapi district; allow roughly 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic (estimate, confirm with your hotel or driver)
by car
Erechim Airport - Paulo Iorra
Small regional airport in Rio Grande do Sul; limited scheduled service, so treat it as a backup rather than a primary route
TBA
to venue
About 2 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate; check road and border conditions before relying on it)
by car
Passo Fundo Airport - Lauro Kurtz
Regional alternative with more service than Erechim; useful when Chapecó connections sell out during fair week
TBA
to venue
About 2.5-3 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate)
by car
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport - Cataratas
International gateway with connections via São Paulo and Buenos Aires; combine with a road transfer or a domestic hop if schedules allow
TBA
to venue
Roughly 4-4.5 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate)
by car
Curitiba International Airport - Afonso Pena
Major domestic hub with frequent flights to Santa Catarina; a sensible fallback for routing into the region
TBA
to venue
Roughly 6 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate); air connection to XAP is usually faster
by car
Porto Alegre Airport - Salgado Filho
Largest airport in the region with wide domestic and some international service; good for travellers combining MercoAgro with other Brazilian visits
TBA
to venue
Roughly 6 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate); connecting flight to XAP is the usual choice
by car
Florianópolis International Airport - Hercílio Luz
State capital gateway with seasonal international routes; practical only if you plan a longer Santa Catarina itinerary
TBA
to venue
Roughly 7 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate); domestic connection to XAP is faster
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Tri Hotel Smart Chapecó
3-star hotel; free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, restaurant, full-service laundry. Listed on Google Hotels as closest option to Parque da Efapi.
ibis Chapeco
3-star hotel; paid breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, bar, restaurant, full-service laundry.
Hotel Slaviero Chapecó
4-star hotel; free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, bar, restaurant.
Tru by Hilton Chapecó
3-star, eco-certified hotel; free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness center, accessible, kid-friendly.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus (transporte coletivo)
Cheapest option but slower and limited in the evening; check Moovit or the Chapecó municipal transport pages for the current line numbers serving Efapi during fair week.
Taxi from Chapecó Airport (XAP)
Short city ride; agree the fare or insist on the meter before departure, and keep the venue name in Portuguese for the driver.
Ride-hailing app
Ride-hailing works in Chapecó but availability can tighten when the fair closes; allow extra time or pre-book the return leg.
Taxi / ride-hailing late return
Set a pickup point away from the main gate crowds and share the ride if colleagues are on the same schedule.
On-site parking
Parking is the norm for regional visitors driving in from Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul plants; arrive before mid-morning for the closest bays.
Hotel shuttle or executive transfer
Several hotels near Parque da Efapi are within walking distance; confirm at booking whether a shuttle operates during MercoAgro.
taxi
Short city transfer to the Efapi district; allow roughly 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic (estimate, confirm with your hotel or driver).; Closest airport to Parque da Efapi and the practical arrival point for MercoAgro; domestic connections through São Paulo, Curitiba or
taxi
About 2 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate; check road and border conditions before relying on it).; Small regional airport in Rio Grande do Sul; limited scheduled service, so treat it as a backup rather than a primary route.
Weather
March falls in Chapecó's late-summer wet season. Expect warm, humid days with regular rain showers, so plan for a light rain jacket and quick-drying layers between the park pavilions and the hotel district.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Brazilian mobile networks (Vivo, Claro, TIM) cover Chapecó. Buy a prepaid local SIM with photo ID at the airport or in town; check your home operator's roaming rates before relying on data during the show.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business language
Portuguese is the working language in Chapecó. Bring Portuguese-language business cards and a translated product sheet for meat-processing and dairy buyers.
Meat-processing sector etiquette
Western Santa Catarina is Brazil's pork and poultry processing heartland. Meetings often start with plant tours or technical comparisons, so bring specifications and hygiene/sanitation documentation to discuss with integrators, cooperatives and slaughterhouse teams.
Local currency and payments
The Brazilian real (BRL) is the only currency here. Cards are widely accepted in Chapecó, but keep some cash for taxis, buses and small vendors around the fairground.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: XAP
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Chapecó; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Visa rules depend on nationality. Brazil offers a business visit visa (VIVIS) and, for certain nationalities, an electronic visitor visa (e-Visa); confirm your case with the Brazilian consulate before booking travel to Chapecó.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Carry printed proof of Mercoagro registration or an organiser invitation when entering as a business visitor. Confirm current requirements through the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before departure.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Chapecó Airport - Serafin Enoss Bertaso (XAP): Short city transfer to the Efapi district; allow roughly 15-25 minutes by car depending on traffic (estimate, confirm with your hotel or driver); Erechim Airport - Paulo Iorra (ERM): About 2 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate; check road and border conditions before relying on it); Passo Fundo Airport - Lauro Kurtz (PFB): About 2.5-3 hours by road to Chapecó (estimate); Foz do Iguaçu International Airport - Cataratas (IGU): Roughly
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Parque da Efapi: Near Parque da Efapi (about 1.3 km): Tri Hotel Smart Chapecó; About 2.2 km from Parque da Efapi: ibis Chapeco; About 2.7 km from Parque da Efapi: Hotel Slaviero Chapecó.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Chapecó; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Chapecó municipal bus lines connect the city centre to the Efapi district, where Parque da Efapi hosts Mercoagro. Check Moovit or the Chapecó municipal transport pages for the current line numbers and timetables to the Efapi stop before travelling.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Parque da Efapi; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March 2028
Temperature: Warm late-summer days in March (roughly the mid-20s to low-30s Celsius) with cooler evenings. Confirm the forecast close to travel.
Seasonality: March sits at the tail of the southern Brazilian rainy season: frequent short downpours are common, along with high humidity and strong midday sun between showers.
Packing: Pack light business wear with a compact rain jacket, an umbrella, comfortable walking shoes and high-SPF sunscreen. A light layer helps for cooler evenings and air-conditioned meeting rooms.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at MercoAgro 2028 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
register for MercoAgro 2028 through mercoagro.com.br and save the badge confirmation; check whether your company needs a buyer or business-round registration separate from general admission.
book the Chapecó hotel now - Tri Hotel Smart, ibis, Slaviero and Tru by Hilton are the closest options to Parque da Efapi and fill up during the fair week.
build a target list of stands by process step (stunning, cutting/deboning, freezing, MAP packaging, sanitation) instead of walking hall by hall without a plan.
confirm your flight routing into Chapecó (XAP); if fares or connections are poor, price Passo Fundo (PFB) or Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) with a road transfer and compare total cost.
collect your plant's current numbers - head per hour, yield per carcass, cold-store capacity, complaint history - so suppliers can quote against real specs.
ask your finance team for an indicative capex envelope and payment terms, since stand teams will qualify you on budget and decision authority.
prepare a Portuguese or Spanish one-page company profile; many exhibitors in Chapecó are Brazilian or Argentine suppliers and this speeds up meetings.
check Brazil entry requirements for your passport and, if needed, the e-Visa or business visa route via the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before buying non-refundable tickets.
pack for late-summer Chapecó - warm, humid days with frequent showers, so light rain gear and quick-dry layers for walking between pavilions.
download a ride-hailing app and save the Parque da Efapi address; confirm with your hotel whether they run a shuttle during fair days.
schedule meetings in two blocks (morning and afternoon) and leave a buffer - hall walking time at Parque da Efapi is significant.
set up a shared notes sheet with photos of nameplates, model numbers and quoted lead times; stand pressure makes verbal details easy to lose.
confirm restaurant reservations or hotel dinner plans for the fair evenings, when Chapecó business dining gets busy.
print or screenshot your badge, hotel address in Portuguese for taxi drivers, and the day-one hall plan; arrive early to clear accreditation before the aisles fill.
Registration and hall orientation at Parque da Efapi
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
MercoAgro 2028 registration concourse
Parque da Efapi
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Parque da Efapi
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether MercoAgro 2028 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For MercoAgro 2028, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Meat processing equipment and machinery and Packaging solutions for meat product solutions and benchmarking suppliers at MercoAgro 2028 in Chapecó.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Meat processing equipment and machinery and Packaging solutions for meat product products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Chapecó show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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