SIAL CANADA

SIAL Canada is not only the meeting point of the Canadian agri-food industry, but also the privileged gateway to the American and international markets.
The show is the only event of its kind in Canada, bringing together more than 800+ national and international exhibitors from 44 countries and welcoming more than 21,000 professional visitors from Canada, the United States and 60 other countries.

SIAL Canada is the only national trade show to offer a complete range of food products under one roof. It meets the needs of the retail, food service and food processing industries.

SIAL Network

With over 50 years of experience, the SIAL network has become a global reference for the food industry. It welcomes thousands of companies from more than 109 countries and attracts a lively community of more than 365,800 buyers, including 100% from the retail sector.

Programs

An exclusive program for all our exhibitors
SIAL Canada offers all exhibitors the opportunity to participate in its Buyer Program. This program allows participants to meet with high-level American, Canadian and international buyers who are specifically interested in doing business with them.
Your products are not already FDA compliant? Our expert will accompany you free of charge in the steps to prepare your products to be sold on the American market.

U.S. Buyer Program
This program, exclusive to SIAL Canada, co-organized with IMEX and offered in partnership with the Association of Food Industries (AFI), is designed to provide an exceptional service to those looking to expand their business in the U.S. by introducing them to U.S. buyers and importers.
International Buyer Program (Non-Us)
The International Buyers Program is organized by SIAL, and supported by the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This program allows all SIAL exhibitors to meet buyers and importers from around the world.
Canadian Buyers Program
Available to all SIAL exhibitors, the Canadian Buyers Program gives you the opportunity to meet with members of the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and United Grocers Inc (UGI).

Free invitations

As an exhibitor, invite your customers, partners and prospects to come and meet you for free at the show!

Special Events

Exhibitors have free access to the conferences and benefit from a reduced rate to participate in the competitions.

New at SIAL Canada

Microbreweries Village

This year, SIAL is putting the spotlight on Canadian microbreweries. As a booming market, we want to offer our visitors the chance to discover Canadian beers. Present your craft beers, as well as your history! This new Village will be set up in the Beverage sector.

Alcohol-Free Beverages Village

Whether you sell water or fruit juices, beers, sodas, teas, coffees, energy drinks, fermented drinks… the new Alcohol-Free Beverages Pavilion is the place to be!

Start-up Village

A unique pavilion, regrouping small start-ups, that offers visibility on the only one-stop shop in the food industry in North America. It allows you to have a space at a low cost and to participate in our Pitch competition: present your company to the jury and visitors, thus standing out to professional buyers.

Reveal your innovations to the world!
SIAL Innovation offers an exceptional showcase of global trends and innovations in the food and beverage industry.
This unique international competition recognizes the best innovations in food and non-food products, such as packaging and containers.

How to participate?

The Hosted Buyer Program in 3 steps

Registration process

1 – Register for free on our matchmaking platform. Fill in your exhibitor profile and your availability to meet buyers at the show (link coming soon).

2 – Buyers interested in your company will submit meeting requests.

3 – Plan your meetings: you’ll receive your personalized meeting schedule and tips on how to prepare for your meetings.