SIAL CANADA

10/01/2026

🎤 Call for Speakers – Are you an expert, innovator, or thought leader in the agri-food industry?

Take the stage at SIAL Canada 2027 and help shape the conversations driving the industry forward. Speak to 23,000 industry professionals, 85% of them decision‑makers: retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, manufacturers and CPG brands.

Speaking slots are limited. If you bring a clear perspective, an emerging trend to unpack or hands‑on experience to share, we want to hear from you.

Topics we're looking for
🇨🇦 Economy & Trade | Canadian market & emerging opportunities
🌎 New Markets | Europe, Asia & Indo-Pacific
🏭 Food Processing | Co-manufacturing, automation & robotics
🥗 Trends & Health | GLP-1, superfoods & functional foods
🛒 Retail & Foodservice | New models, consumer behaviours & industry challenges
🤖 AI & Technology | Productivity, discoverability & emerging applications
📦 Packaging | Innovation, regulation & circularity
🥛 SIAL Dairy Stage | Trends, innovation, industry challenges & workshops

👉 Submit your proposal by December 9, 2026: https://appv2.sessionboard.com/submit/sial-canada-2027/9517e445-c3b5-4096-b13e-d020876857dc

📅 April 27–29, 2027 📍 Enercare Centre, Toronto

09/30/2026

Functional food is booming and health is reshaping what consumers expect from food 🌱⚡

From high-protein and high-fibre products to functional ingredients, the category is expanding as consumers look for food that combines nutrition, functionality and enjoyment.

NEW in 2027: SIAL Canada is launching a dedicated Superfood Pavilion, bringing together the brands and innovations shaping this fast-growing space.

It’s a new opportunity to showcase your products in a dedicated environment and connect with buyers, distributors, retailers and foodservice professionals looking for what’s next.

🔎 Discover the Superfood Sector at SIAL Canada: https://sialcanada.com/en/show-sectors/superfood/

🚨 Space in the new pavilion is limited. Secure your spot early and position your brand at the intersection of food, nutrition and health: https://sialcanada.com/en/request-form/

📅 April 27–29, 2027
📍 Enercare Centre, Toronto

09/29/2026

⚙️ Canada’s food processing industry is entering a new cycle of investment.

As manufacturers modernize their operations, increase production capacity and expand into new markets, the demand for machinery, automation, technology, packaging and co-manufacturing solutions is growing.

With $150M in public funding available through Food Safety Funds to strengthen food safety and industry resilience, food manufacturers are actively investing in new solutions.

SIAL Canada is where solution providers connect with the companies driving that transformation.

🔎 Discover the Food Processing & Co-Manufacturing sector at SIAL Canada: https://sialcanada.com/en/show-sectors/food-processing/

👉 Don’t miss the Early Bird rate, reserve your booth at SIAL Canada 2027 by October 31: https://sialcanada.com/en/request-form/

📅 April 27 to 29, 2027
📍 Enercare Centre, Toronto

09/24/2026

60% of SIAL Canada visitors don’t attend any other Canadian agri-food trade show. 👀

That means exhibiting at SIAL Canada gives your brand access to a unique audience you may not meet anywhere in the country.

Connect with buyers, distributors, retailers, foodservice professionals and industry decision-makers all under one roof.

📣 Planning to exhibit in 2027? Now is the time.

👉 Secure the Early Bird rate before October 31, 2026: https://sialcanada.com/en/request-form/

📅 April 27–29, 2027
📍 Enercare Centre, Toronto

Source: SIAL Canada 2026 Post Show

09/18/2026

🎯 Un salon professionnel, ça se prépare bien avant le jour J!

Comment attirer les bons visiteurs, préparer son équipe, capter efficacement ses prospects et assurer le suivi après le salon ?

Notre conseillère principale Lina Herrera partage ses conseils et bonnes pratiques pour se démarquer et maximiser sa participation à un salon professionnel, à l’occasion d’un webinaire réalisé en collaboration avec le CTAQ.

🎥 Vous l’avez manqué? Visionnez le webinaire en rediffusion :
https://vimeo.com/1227005989/145c504b90?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Merci au CTAQ pour cette belle collaboration! 🤝

Les salons professionnels sont de véritables accélérateurs de visibilité, de notoriété et d’opportunités d’affaires. Dans ce webinaire, découvrez comment optimiser votre présence avant, pendant et après l’événement pour vous démarquer et maximiser votre impact. Au programme : - At...

09/17/2026

🏆 What happens after winning the SIAL Innovation Gold Award?

For Kunana, winner of the 2026 SIAL Innovation Gold Award, the recognition marked an important milestone in the brand’s journey.
💬 “The recognition accelerated conversations with retailers, distributors, and strategic partners, while also increasing consumer curiosity around the brand.” - Santiago Stacey, Chief Banana Officer at Kunana

In an interview with Western Grocer, Santiago Stacey shares the story behind Canada’s first upcycled banana milk, its approach to sustainability, and the impact of winning Gold at SIAL Innovation.

🍎 Launched an innovative CPG product since January 2026?
Your innovation deserves the spotlight. Exhibit at SIAL Canada 2027, enter SIAL Innovation, and get recognized by industry experts for a chance to win an award: https://sialcanada.com/en/request-form/

🏆 Showcase. Compete. Get recognized.

09/03/2026

Version française ci-dessous
[Partner communication]
Atlantic Canada’s food and beverage industry is thinking BIG.

The 2026 FBA Conference & Awards is bringing processors, retailers, suppliers, industry leaders and partners from across the region together to share practical insights, build meaningful connections and explore what’s next for the industry.

Join Food & Beverage Atlantic October 19–21, 2026 at the Old Orchard Inn in Wolfville, Nova Scotia for three days of learning, networking and industry conversations.

Learn more and register: https://atlanticfood.ca/fba-conference-awards-2026/
__

[Communication Partenaire]
L’industrie des aliments et boissons du Canada atlantique voit GRAND.

La conférence et remise de prix 2026 d’Aliments et Boissons Atlantique réunira des transformateurs, des détaillants, des fournisseurs, des leaders de l’industrie et des partenaires de partout dans la région afin de partager des idées concrètes, de créer des liens significatifs et d’explorer l’avenir de l’industrie.

Joignez-vous à Aliments et Boissons Atlantique du 19 au 21 octobre 2026, au Old Orchard Inn à Wolfville, en Nouvelle-Écosse, pour trois jours d’apprentissage, de réseautage et de discussions sur l’industrie.

Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire : https://atlanticfood.ca/fr/congres-et-prix-2026-daba/

08/25/2026

English will follow
🧀 Retour sur la 2ème édition du Concours du Meilleur Marchand-Fromager Canadien

Plongez dans le témoignage de Yannick Achim, Président du Concours et propriétaire de la Yannick Fromagerie :
« Notre profession a profondément évolué ces dernières années au pays ; elle s'est modernisée, structurée et affirmée pour devenir un pilier incontournable de notre culture gastronomique. Ce concours met en lumière des artisans d'exception qui, par leur rigueur et leur sensibilité, honorent le travail des producteurs d'ici et d'ailleurs. C’est une immense fierté de voir notre métier franchir de nouveaux sommets et de constater à quel point l'expertise canadienne rayonne aujourd'hui avec force et maturité. »

👏 Merci à Yannick Achim pour son engagement à faire rayonner la profession et à célébrer les artisans du fromage partout au pays.

Découvrez la Fromagerie Yannick : https://www.yannickfromagerie.ca/

—

🧀 Looking Back at the 2nd Edition of the Best Canadian Cheesemonger Competition

Discover the testimonial of Yannick Achim, President of the Competition and owner of Yannick Fromagerie:
“Our profession has evolved significantly across the country in recent years; it has modernized, become more structured, and established itself as an essential pillar of our gastronomic culture. This competition shines a spotlight on exceptional artisans who, through their dedication and expertise, honor the work of cheesemakers from here and abroad. It is a tremendous source of pride to see our profession reach new heights and to witness the strength and maturity of Canadian expertise today.”

👏 Thank you to Yannick Achim for his commitment to showcasing the profession and celebrating cheesemongers across the country.

Discover Fromagerie Yannick: https://www.yannickfromagerie.ca/

08/18/2026

English will follow
🥐 Et si votre prochain partenariat commençait autour d'un petit-déjeuner ?

Lors du SIAL Canada 2026, le responsable du développement des marques propres chez The Fresh Market, Kris Baker, a partagé la vision du détaillant, ses ambitions de croissance et ce qu'il recherche chez ses futurs partenaires.

Découvrez la stratégie de The Fresh Market dans notre article. 👇
📖 https://www.yumpu.com/kiosk/sialcanadadaily/sial-canada-daily-2026-recap-review/71107962

—

🥐 What if your next partnership started over breakfast?

During SIAL Canada 2026, Kris Baker, Retailer’s Own Brands Development Manager at The Fresh Market, shared the retailer's vision, growth ambitions, and what they look for in future supplier partners.

Discover The Fresh Market's strategy in our latest article. 👇
📖 https://www.yumpu.com/kiosk/sialcanadadaily/sial-canada-daily-2026-recap-review/71107962

08/11/2026

English will follow
🏆 Derrière chaque victoire se cachent des heures de préparation, de passion et de dépassement de soi.

Plongez dans le témoignage d'Anne Gauvreau-Sybille (Fromagerie Anne et frères), lauréate du Concours du Meilleur Marchand-Fromager Canadien 2026 : « C’est une grande fierté pour moi d’avoir remporté cette compétition, où je me suis engagée corps et âme à démontrer mon savoir-faire et mon savoir-être dans ce métier qui m’habite et qui me permet constamment de me dépasser. Longue vie au Concours ! »

Découvrez la Fromagerie Anne et Frères : https://anneetfreres.com/

—

🏆 Behind every victory are hours of preparation, passion, and dedication.

Discover the testimonial of Anne Gauvreau-Sybille (Fromagerie Anne et frères), winner of the 2026 Best Canadian Cheesemonger Competition: “I am extremely proud to have won this competition, into which I poured my heart and soul to demonstrate both my expertise and professionalism in a trade that inspires me and constantly pushes me to excel. Long live the Competition!”

Discover Fromagerie Anne et Frères: https://anneetfreres.com/