Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Toronto, May 9, 2019 – The 16th edition of the International Food Show (SIAL Canada) and the Equipment and Technology Sector (SET Canada), which took place from April 30 to May 2 at the Enercare Center in Toronto, has just closed its doors on a real success! During the three days of the show, the major players in the agri-food industry set a record for attendance in Toronto, with growth of almost 10% compared to 2017. With nearly 80 conferences and activities, SIAL Canada, the only “One Stop Shop” in the industry, is once again a must-attend event for the agri-food sector.
Innovation, local and international, the key words of SIAL Canada!
With 1130 exhibitors and brands from more than 50 countries spread over 280,000 square feet and some 25,106 professional visitors from over 60 countries, this edition of SIAL Canada and SET Canada topped records again both in terms of suppliers and visitors. According to Xavier Poncin, SIAL Canada’s Executive Director, the 2019 edition proves the importance of such an alternating event in Canada’s two largest provinces. Never before has local representation, co-mingled with exceptional international entrants, offered such numerous innovations. “Not only have we seen international business growth driven by Canada’s international momentum, and the signing of multiple international agreements, but a significant achievement, Ontario businesses have proven- through a 20 per cent growth in participation, 20% (record this year) versus 2017, and their record involvement in the SIAL Innovation Contest with more participants – that SIAL Canada is the best platform to grow their business in Canada and internationally. We are definitely anchored in the Canadian landscape “coast to coast”! ”
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