SIAL 2026

SIAL Paris is one of the world’s most important and largest international events for the food industry. The trade fair will take place on 17–21 October 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte, bringing together a global community of producers, distributors, retailers, importers, exporters, and HoReCa professionals.

SIAL Paris is a biennial flagship platform for food and beverage innovation. It serves as a global hub of inspiration for the entire food value chain—from raw materials and processing, through packaging and logistics, to retail and foodservice. The event enables participants to discover the latest market trends, innovative products, and breakthrough technologies shaping the future of the agri-food sector.

The scale of SIAL Paris is impressive: over 8,000 exhibitors from 130 countries, 400,000 products on display, 650 startups, and 10 key industry sectors, including meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, beverages, organic and wellness products, seafood, food processing, catering, and convenience food.

A core part of the event is its dedicated innovation and knowledge platforms, such as SIAL Innovation, SIAL Talks, SIAL Start-up, as well as expert reports and whitepapers. These initiatives provide in-depth insights into consumer trends, product innovation, sustainability, AI in food, and the future of global food systems.

More than just a trade fair, SIAL Paris is a global networking platform that enables long-term business relationships and collaborative solutions to the challenges facing the food industry worldwide. It is a must-attend event for companies looking to grow their business, anticipate market shifts, and actively shape the future of the global food industry.