SIAL Paris Organizers Expect Double-Digit Growth for 2016 Show

Organizers of the Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL) Paris expect double-digit growth for the 2016 edition of the biennial fair. According to organizers, SIAL Paris has sold 90 percent of the exhibition area nine months before the show kicks off.  

Representatives from over 92 countries have now confirmed their presence at the 2016 show, and over 160,000 professionals from around the world are expected to attend the  show, which will be held Oct. 16-20 at the Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris. 

Arranged into food sectors and geographical regions, SIAL’s layout lets visitors customize their experience, and explore the exhibition according to their own particular needs, say show organizers. 

Following a successful initiative launched in 2014, SIAL continues to promote emerging food sectors by offering designated display areas. This year, for the first time, there will be a Gluten-Free Zone. The section will epitomize the way in which food markets are adapting to new needs, as consumers (ever-moreeducated and demanding) change their habits and expectations. The organic and fresh produce sectors, and the beverage market—especially beers and hot drinks—will also be in the spotlight at the show.

In addition, there will be a “tech” zone, allowing SMEs and very small businesses to present their latest technologies and equipment products. And because SIAL Paris is an ideal showcase for the French food industry, there will once again be a designated "Made in France" signage.

SIAL offers insight into the mechanisms of a market worth $1.5 trillion dollars, organizers say. 

This year’s SIAL Paris coincides with the United Nations’ World Food Day. Representatives of the entire global food industry will therefore be in Paris on Oct. 16, ready to find and share the solutions required to feed the world for the next 30 years.

“All eyes will be focused on Paris in October 2016,” says Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL network director. “The food industry is one of the most dynamic industries in most G20 countries. By discovering new trends and business opportunities, participants will find the tools they need to achieve their objectives.

"SIAL Paris is a unique platform for stakeholders to test new markets, launch new products and meet today’s main players to discuss the challenges of the future," Trentesaux says. "It’s also a sort of laboratory: R&D departments from around the world frequently finalize their products in time to test them in SIAL Paris’ alleys. Over 2,500 new products will be presented at the SIAL Innovation feature this year, inspiring the food and beverage industry even more than ever.”