SIAL Paris

SIAL Paris is a biennial international food and beverage trade exhibition in the Paris region of France. It brings together manufacturers, importers, distributors, retail buyers and foodservice professionals to source products, meet suppliers and explore food innovation across a broad range of industry sectors.
Programme details and access conditions vary by edition.
First held in 1964 at the CNIT in La Défense, SIAL Paris moved to Paris Nord Villepinte in 1986.
Sweet and savoury grocery products, including delicatessen ranges.
Alcoholic, non-alcoholic and hot drinks.
Butcher's meat, cured meat, poultry and game.
Companies presenting food and drink ranges.
Emerging businesses developing food products or industry solutions.
Professionals sourcing products for their destination markets.
Businesses assessing products for wholesale and distribution channels.
Purchasing teams exploring products for retail assortments.
Professionals sourcing for restaurant and catering channels.
Businesses exploring suppliers, products and industry developments.
Use the exhibitor directory to shortlist suppliers by product category before arranging meetings. Retail and private-label buyers can compare ranges and discuss recipes, packaging and supply terms directly. Confirm each company's manufacturing capabilities rather than assuming every exhibitor offers OEM or private-label production.
The published 2026 schedule identifies Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. For later editions, verify the organiser's venue and sector plan before arranging meetings. Do not assume the location remains unchanged.
Check the organiser's edition-specific access guidance before booking transport or accommodation, particularly when meetings involve different exhibition sites.
No verified edition information is available. Check the official organiser website for announcements.
Admission is for industry professionals and registration is compulsory. Consult the official visitor FAQ, then confirm badge availability and admission conditions for the edition you plan to attend.
Contact the organiser through its official contact page to discuss your product sector, stand options and a quotation. Confirm edition-specific conditions before committing. An enquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking.
No. The programme uses selection criteria, including purchasing intentions and decision-making responsibility. Review the organiser's eligibility requirements before applying.
The organiser's visitor FAQ states that badges are personal and non-transferable. Check the admission conditions for your edition.
SIAL Paris began in 1964 at CNIT in La Défense and moved to Villepinte in 1986.
Checked 01/11/2026SIAL SA is part of Comexposium Group. The official page provides visitor and exhibitor enquiry contacts.
Checked 01/11/2026SIAL Innovation presents new food products selected in collaboration with Protéines XTC.
Checked 01/11/2026The Top Buyers programme serves purchasing decision-makers subject to selection criteria.
Checked 01/11/2026SIAL Start-up showcases emerging agrifood businesses and technologies.
Checked 01/11/2026The fair covers ten major food sectors, including beverages, grocery products, organic products, dairy, seafood, processing and meat.
Checked 01/11/2026SIAL Paris is reserved for industry professionals and requires registration. Visitor badges are personal and non-transferable.
Checked 01/11/2026Participants include manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers.
Checked 01/11/2026