Our history
The largest showcase worldwide for business opportunities
With an international presence, and by combining its global knowledge with a local approach to its market, the SIAL network has become a global reference for players in the food industry. It welcomes thousands of companies across 11 events and attracts a lively community of over 700,000 local and international visitors.
From 1964 to the present day
The SIAL Network, known today as one of the largest trade show networks in the agri-food sector, has a rich and fascinating history stretching back several decades. Founded in 1964 in Paris, the Salon International de l'Alimentation (SIAL) was created to bring together key players in the food industry to foster business, discover the latest market trends and promote innovation.
In the decades since its creation, SIAL has expanded beyond Paris to become a truly global network. Aware of the need to connect with diverse markets and respond to the unique challenges and opportunities they present, SIAL has launched shows in various strategic locations around the world. This internationalization has been key to our growth and success.
From France, via Canada to China
Each edition of SIAL Network has been designed to respond to local specificities while maintaining the overall mission of promoting innovation in the agri-food sector.
Over the years, SIAL has evolved and internationalized to meet the needs of different markets:
SIAL China:
SIAL china has been held in shanghai since 2000. SIAL china in shanghai has become one of sial's three main global food exhibitions. SIAL China in Shanghai,is the gateway to food innovation in china's new economic power
Since 2022, thanks to growing demand, SIAL China in Shenzhen has been created to fully meet the expectations of the Chinese market. Positioned as the "SIAL global expo for engaging with the world", SIAL China in Shenzhen aims to attract worldwide attention and focus on the development of the greater Guangdong Bay Area, Hong Kong and Macau.
SIAL Canada:
In 2001, SIAL Montréal opened up to the Canadian market, bringing together three major shareholders: ADAQ, Groupe Export agroalimentaire Québec-Canada and Comexposium. In 2009, SIAL Montréal became SIAL Canada, and a year later, in 2010, SIAL Toronto was created.
SIAL Canada is held every even-numbered year in Montreal, and every odd-numbered year in Toronto. These two locations connect the North American market to this international dynamic.
SIAL Interfood Jakarta:
To cover the ASEAN zone, SIAL Interfood was launched in Jakarta in 2015. The show is the result of a collaboration between two leading food industry organizations, Comexposium and Krista exhibitions. For all these years, SIAL Interfood has been Indonesia's leading food and beverage show.
SIAL India:
In 2018, SIAL Network launched Food India inspired by SIAL, which became SIAL India in 2019 and was held in New Delhi. Today, SIAL India is a true balance between the local Indian offer and the international offer.
Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL:
Since the beginning, Food and drinks Malaysia by SIAL has offered a perfect balance between tradition and innovation in the Asian food industry. The show covers the fast-growing Asian halal market.
60 years of SIAL
For 60 years, SIAL has been shaping the food industry by being at the forefront of innovation and responding to changing markets and consumption patterns. As the world's leading food exhibition, SIAL anticipates consumer needs and adapts to changes in society, the economy and the environment. With its international positioning, SIAL brings together key industry players to promote sustainable solutions, encourage innovation and open up new business opportunities through its events. Present on the world's major markets through its network of exhibitions, SIAL supports companies in their growth by offering them a unique platform for connecting, exchanging and innovating.