SIAL PARIS 2026: ALL SYSTEMS GO FOT THE BIGGEST GLOBAL FOOD EVENT

The next edition of the world’s largest food show, which will be held from October 17 to 21, 2026, in Paris Nord Villepinte, is already shaping up to be a strategic highlight for the agri-food sectors. It will be driven by vibrant global discussions and by its role as a benchmark platform for French companies looking to enter the international arena.

A significant uptick in sales

To date, 260,000 m² of exhibition area has already been sold, an increase of 16% compared to the previous event at the same point in time. These figures reaffirm exhibitors’ drive and willingness to seize every opportunity that SIAL Paris offers them. Several sectors are already almost full.

For example, the savory and delicatessen, poultry, cold cuts, and meat, grains and pulses, and fruits & vegetables sectors have very high occupancy rates and waiting lists are already in place. At this rate, SIAL Paris is set to welcome more than 8,000 exhibitors (compared to 7,500 in 2024), confirming its enduring appeal to all players in the industry and its position as a global leader.

Alongside the very high occupancy rates in these sectors, SIAL Paris 2026 is also recording a strong recruitment focus across several sectors. For example, the multi-product grocery store, sweet products, frozen foods, and beverages sectors are all attracting the most new exhibitors, helping to update and expand the offering on display.