SIAL Innovation is a competition showcasing exhibitors' most innovative products.
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Food innovation in the spotlight

About SIAL Innovation

Since its inception, it has established itself as the must-attend competition for companies wishing to showcase their expertise in culinary innovation.

The first edition was held in Paris in 1996. Over the years, SIAL has become much more than just a competition: it has become a veritable catalyst for innovation and a barometer of trends in the food industry. The SIAL Innovation competition is concrete proof of our commitment to innovation in the food industry. By showcasing the most innovative products, it demonstrates our leadership as a benchmark for food innovation. Through our SIAL trade shows around the world, we offer all network professionals the essential events where innovation is celebrated and encouraged, shaping the future of the global food industry.

A jury of experts evaluates the products presented according to strict criteria such as originality, quality, practicality, and market impact.

SIAL INNOVATION IS HELD AT EVERY SIAL NETWORK EXHIBITION

The competition has spread worldwide to meet all consumer needs

Canada

Montreal, Toronto

China

Shanghai, Guangzhou

Indonesia

Jakarta

France

Paris

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

India

Mumbai
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What are the selection criteria for SIAL Innovation?

When you are an exhibitor (an individual or a member of a group registered as an exhibitor) at a SIAL Network show, you can enter the competition for the show at which you are exhibiting.

You can enter one or more products in the competition.

You must present a consumer product to the agri-food industry that has been developed within the last two years and must be innovative in nature. All participants must declare and guarantee that they own the intellectual property rights to the product presented or have been duly authorized by the owner of the intellectual property rights.