About Sial Canada!
20 - April 22nd, 2022
PALAIS DES CONGRÈS, MONTREAL
AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGE TRADESHOW
SIAL Canada is not only key to the Canadian agri-food industry, it is also a privileged entryway to the US and international markets. SIAL Canada is now the only event of its scale in Canada, with more than 1,200 national and international exhibitors from 50 countries hosting over 25,000 buyers from Canada, the United States, and 60 other countries.
SIAL Canada is the only national trade show that offers a complete range of food products under one roof to meet your customers’ expectations. Whether you work in the retail, catering or food processing industry, or you’re simply looking for new and innovative products or regional specialties from around the world, you’ll find exactly what you need right here.
In 2020, SIAL Canada launches the very first Food Inspiration Week in North America, which will take place from September 28th to October 2nd on its virtual platform. It has many innovative features such as customizable 3D booths, an optimized chat system, access to an international buyers' program, virtual meetings with our experts, high level online webinars, etc.
6 REASON WHY YOU HAVE TO PARTECIPATE AT SIAL CANADA
All of the food industry on one platform!
Each year, SIAL Canada brings together all the industry’s major players under one roof. The opportunity to meet North American and international exhibitors, but also to take part in events and conferences, will allow you to discover the industry’s latest trends and innovations.
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CANADIAN AND OF THE EXHIBITORS OVERALL SATISFACTION
INTERNATIONAL POSITION SIAL CANADA
EXHIBITORS AS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT
CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT
6 REASONS YOU WANT TO VISIT THIS YEAR
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High - Quality Exhibitors
Numerous high - quality exhibitors await you this year at SIAL Canada !
Come meet the various exhibitors who will gather at SIAL Canada this year! SIAL Canada is North America’s biggest food tradeshow of any type - meaning you'll meet both up-and-coming brands as well as major leaders in the agri-food industry.
Network with the best!
Each year, our high-quality exhibitors join us to offer you the best products the food industry has to offer. From retail to food processing to food service—we have all the products you’re looking for to grow your business!
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Everything Under One Platform
SIAL Canada and SET Canada come together to give you access to the entire food industry, all in one place.
SIAL Canada is the only national tradeshow offering up a complete range of food products and of food-related equipment and technologies. Our range of integrated offerings fulfills the needs of the retail, food - service, and food-processing sectors. You'll be sure to find what you need there!
Industry Sectors at SIAL Canada
SIAL Canada shines a light on more than 20 food-related industry sectors. There’s sure to be room for your products! From savory foods to drinks, organic to frozen, fresh products to food-service equipment - every food sector is at SIAL Canada to share know-how and help you grow your business. You will find every sector of the food industry, a complete range of food products, and of food-related equipment and technologies.
CHEESE & MICROBREWERY - Fancy Cheeses, Artisanal and specialty cheeses, Microbrewery beers, Ciders, Ingredients related to the cheese industry, Hygiene and sanitation., Packaging, Equipment and process, Technical consultants, Technical consultants.
BEVERAGES - Water, Fresh juices, Other Juices, Coffee, Tea, Other hot beverages, Cocktail ingredients, Dealcoholized beverages, wine and spirits, Bar supplies and equipment.
GROCERANT - Layout and decoration, Cooking Preparation, Refrigeration, Beverages, Kitchen accessories, Hygiene and maintenance, Apparel / Uniform / Individual protection, New technologies, Services.
THE FRESH MARKET - Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Baked goods, Pastries, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy products, Deli meats, Ready-to-eat, Frozen food, Eggs.
GROCERY - Grains and cereals, Fruit-based products, Vegetable products, Coffee and tea, Non-alcoholic beverages, Sweets and snacks, Oils and other fat-based products, Condiments, spices and vinegars, Diet products, food supplements, Pet food, Preserves, Ingredients, additives, Sugar and sweetening products, Industrial baked goods.
PACKAGING - Containers, Equipment, Supply chain, New Technologies, Services.
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The Latest Market Trends
Each year, our team of experts analyzes the latest market trends and growth sectors.
Each year, our team of experts analyzes the latest market trends and growth sectors in order to optimize our conferences and activities. Stay ahead of the game with the latest info.
Discover the Market Trends of 2020
At SIAL Canada, we’re always on top of the latest trends and innovations in the food industry. Below, you can explore the trends we’ve hand-picked and will highlight this year through the show’s experts and various events!
1 Did you know ?
Cheese and Microbreweries
At SIAL Canada, we give the cheese sector a place of prominence by giving it its own dedicated space. Keep in mind that cheese is the product that is most sought-after by SIAL Canada visitors! With CETA coming into effect this year, the Canadian government predicts that 17,700 tones of additional European cheese are expected to reach the Canadian market. With ever-increasing demand for cheese products, we estimate that the North American cheese market will reach a value of $3.7 billion by 2021.In parallel, the beer market is also experiencing strong growth. It now represents 75% of the quantity of alcohol sold in the country and is experiencing a boom in Canada, with a market share reaching 9%.
2 Did you know ?
Wellness and organic
Since the end of the 1990s, consumer demand for organic products has nearly doubled each year. In 2015, U.S. consumers spent more than $43 billion on organic products. This increase has been stimulated by Millennials and is attributable to an increasing desire for transparency regarding supply chains. Simply put, Millennials want to know where their food comes from. As parents, they are more likely to choose organic products than are any other generation. The number of businesses specializing in organic products experienced a record 12% increase over the course of one year, reaching a total of 22,000. Organic products are now found in more than 75 categories of products available on supermarket shelves.
17 700 - TONNES OF CHEESE
$ 28,7B - EVALUATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN CHEESE MARKET
75 % - BEER’S MARKET SHARE IN CANADA
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75 % - OF ORGANIC PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN GROCERY STORES
11,2 % - GROWTH RATE IN 2017
8000+ORGANIC PRODUCTS SOLD IN QUEBEC
3 Did you know ?
Beverages
Excluding wine, the beverage market is Canada’s 2nd biggest market. Canadians are also among the biggest consumers of sweetened drinks, ranking 10th out of 80 countries. This is why SIAL Canada will be home to a Drinks section this year. A new dedicated area sure to attract lots of professional buyers interested in your products.
4 Did you know ?
Food Service
The “grocerant” trend is the latest food trend taking North America and the world by storm. This made-up word combining ‘grocer’ and ‘restaurant’ characterize a grocery store that sells prepared meals, to either eat on-site or take home. Today in Canada, and in North America at large, the “grocerant” trend is growing and has given rise to a variety of innovations that meet the current needs of professionals and consumers.
50 % - OF CANADIAN CONSUMERS BUY READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS
$13.5B - REVENUE FROM FOOD SERVICE IN CANADA
$75B - SIZE OF THE CANADIAN FOOD-SERVICE SECTOR
5 Did you know ?
Packaging
60% of revenues in the global packaging industry is related to the agri-food industry. The packaging market is experiencing rapid growth in Canada and is diversifying to keep up with ever changing consumer needs.
6 Did you know ?
Supply Chain
SIAL Canada is the only tradeshow aimed at professionals in not only food processing, but in retail and food service as well. It provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity in North America where you can meet with an unparalleled number of clients and prospects from the agri-food industry at large. The market today:- $50.4B of total Canadian exports are from agri-food goods.- The businesses making use of the best supply chains in their category experience 50% greater sales growth.- 75% of professionals consider the supply chain to be the main strategic element within their business.
$13.8B - ANNUAL VALUE OF THE CANADIAN PACKAGING AND CONTAINER MARKET
1 200+ - BUYER-VISITORS ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
60 % - OF REVENUE IN THE GLOBAL PACKAGING INDUSTRY ARE RELATED TO THE AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY
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2000 + - VISITORS COME TO SIAL CANADA SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS SECTOR
900 + - VISITORS ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
$50.4B - IN EXPORTS OF FOOD-RELATED GOODS
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