When was the event founded?

The first edition of SIAL was held in 1964

What is the "SIAL" about?

The preparations for SIAL Paris 2020 have begun and F&B professionals from nearly 200 countries are determined to partake in the most influential trade show for food innovation. Representing retail, food industries and food services, SIAL attendees will discover what is moving the industry forward, visible not only on the stands, bus also through SIAL's gold, silver and bronze awards in key categories. SIAL 2020 will boast themed tours and guided visits, intriguing national pavilions, conferences and B2B meetings.

SIAL

Name: SIAL
Start: 2020-10-18
End: 2020-10-22
Location: Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions

Oct 18, 2020 - Oct 22, 2020

Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions, Paris, France

Allée des Érables

A visit to SIAL 2020 guarantees five action-packed days in France, for the world’s largest and most varied food and beverage exhibition. From 18 to 22 October, members of the F&B industry, representatives from the hospitality sector, food retailers and more will gather to share experience and benefit from countless opportunities for business growth.

SIAL is an international leader with its comprehensive assortment of products. The rich exhibition is structured 21 areas and food channels. The show also features around 250 theme tours and guided visits, country pavilions and B2B meetings. Participants will be able to witness the latest innovations, gain valuable market information and add key names in the food trade to their contacts.

The unique atmosphere and exhibitions at SIAL 2020 will be supplemented by a plethora of innovative and informative events. SIAL Talks will welcome highly renowned experts from all over the world who will discuss pertinent topics like sustainability and adapting to climate issues. Gold, silver and bronze SIAL Innovation Awards in key categories will celebrate pioneering ideas.

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Information

SIAL (or Salon International de l’Alimentation) is the highest-rated networking platform for food professionals. The global industry is waiting for SIAL 2020 Paris on 18 - 22 October. It will be staged at Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc d'Expositions, gathering over 7000 exhibiting companies and 160,000 trade visitors from around the world. Close to 80% of all exhibitors will present brand new products.

Who can you meet there

The benefits of the international food exhibition in Paris are experienced by large F&B corporations, medium-sized companies and start-ups alike. Government representatives, R&D teams, agri-food manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers and chefs consider SIAL 2020 an essential part of their agenda. SIAL’s atmosphere and special events invite attendees to engage in conversations and share ideas.

Past editions

SIAL 2014

Oct, 19 - Oct, 23

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	6,254	909	5,345
Visitors	155,766	45,428	110,338

SIAL 2016

Oct, 16 - Oct, 20

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	6,913	865	6,048
Visitors	155,692	47,941	107,751

SIAL 2018

Oct, 21 - Oct, 25

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	7,218	821	6,397
Visitors	148,323	39,739	108,584

What makes it special

With 21 exhibition sectors and food channels, SIAL Paris is unmatched in terms of product range. The strongest sectors include Beverages, Dairy products, Frozen foods, Meat, Savoury - and Sweet grocery. However, there is a lot more to the trade fair. Its networking possibilities, culinary demonstrations and constantly reinvented features (for example SIAL Innovation) are successful on their own merits.

What is new for SIAL Paris 2020

The Future Lab area has the mission to forecast the sector's prospects. It approaches topics like alternative proteins and AI in food practices.
The recently introduced Alter’native Food sector at SIAL is dedicated to sustainable and eco-friendly products, "free-from" products as well as semi processed foods. Alter’native Food’s programme covers topics such as agriculture 2.0 and "clean label".

quick info

Organiser:	COMEXPOSIUM
Also called:	SIAL Paris 2020
Founded:	1964
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	SIAL 2022
Sectors:	Food and beverage / Food processing and packaging machinery
Website:	SIAL