PARIS, November 05, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–305,000 professionals, 8,000 exhibitors and 192 countries and regions represented: SIAL Paris reaffirms its global leadership in terms of influence, business and food innovation.
Under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic, DAMN Paris It closed its doors on October 21, after five days that turned Paris into the epicenter of the global food industry. Among the main milestones of this edition were a meeting of G7 Agriculture Ministers, the participation of India as a guest of honor and food sovereignty.
SIAL Paris, a meeting point between nations
In a context of geopolitical tensions and changes in international trade, SIAL Paris reaffirmed its role as a space for dialogue between countries. On October 19, a high-level meeting on food security and sovereignty brought together agriculture ministers and G7 representatives, together with Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner. The meeting brought together more than 100 diplomatic and international delegations.
The international dimension was also reflected in the participation of India, guest of honor countrywith nearly 150 exhibitors, which highlighted the role of the fair in the evolution of global food trade.
SIAL Paris, where business opportunities materialize
With 72% international visitors, SIAL Paris once again positioned itself as a key platform for generating business. Visitors concentrated €100 billion in purchasing power and, using artificial intelligence (AI) tools that connect participants, more than 15,000 business meetings were organized.
France, the second country with the most exhibiting companies, with more than 600, had a strategic platform to access new markets. As a flagship event of SIAL NetworkSIAL Paris connects food markets around the world.
SIAL Paris, where the food of the future takes shape
On its 30th anniversary, SIAL Innovation reached record numbers: more than 2,750 products were presented and 775 were selected. The sample reflected the new expectations of consumers, focused on sensory pleasure, functional health benefits and the consumption of snacks. The participation of more than 650 startups and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of SIAL for Change They highlighted the dynamism of the industry.
As a market observatory, SIAL Paris also offered valuable information on the transformation of the sector. He informe SIAL Insights 2026which identifies ten key trends, the SIAL Summits and new spaces like StrEat Labdedicated to street food, showed the rapid evolution of consumer eating habits and preferences.
Source: es.finance.yahoo.com
