By Tony Melis, CEO, SIAL Canada Good morning, and welcome to SIAL Canada 2025! It’s a real pleasure to open the doors of this year’s edition here in Toronto—after a fantastic show in Montreal last year, we’re excited to return to the Enercare Centre for three packed days of innovation, insight, and meaningful connections. This year…
With so much to see at the show, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. SIAL Canada is making it easier for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for through Visitor Pathways. These follow an efficient signage system that allows visitors to quickly navigate to the sectors and products that interest them most,…
Beverages are in the spotlight at SIAL Canada this year with a dedicated Beverage Village and three days of exclusive experiences—the Inspire Drink sessions. These presentations will explore foodservice trends and innovations, cocktails, spirits, non-alcoholic alternatives, and much more on booth 1531, with topics ranging from coffee to absinthe. The Beverage Village has been in…
The SIAL Canada Start-Up Village returns for its fourth edition this year, bringing together businesses less than six years old with annual revenu below $1 M CAD in the food or beverage sector and with no revenue limit in the technology, service and packaging sectors. The impressive open space is showcasing 32 dynamic young companies,…
One of SIAL Canada's top priorities is to provide exhibitors with access to high-quality buyers who are committed to building lasting business relationships and engaging in investment-oriented discussions during the event. To accomplish this, the show has created the SIAL Canada Hosted Buyer Program, which offers esteemed industry professionals and verified buyers a variety of…
SIAL partner ProteinesXTC publishes a barometer on global food innovation every year that outlines the main focus sectors across different geographic areas For the last 25 years, with this barometer, ProteinesXTC has analysed emerging trends on an international scale, concentrating on the drivers of innovation that will shape tomorrow. A number of trends stand out…
SIAL Canada Daily spoke with Mindaugas Janaščius, Area Manager - USA, Canada for Vičiūnai Group, about the importance of the Canadian market and the group's goals for their first time exhibiting at the show. Can you briefly describe Vičiūnai Group?Vičiūnai Group is one of the largest producers of surimi, fish products and Gyoza dumplings in…
From the sun-soaked fields of Murcia to global kitchens, Lord Spices' paprika represents a century of expertise in selecting, processing, and delivering exceptional flavour. Each batch is meticulously sourced and processed to provide precise colour, aroma, and flavour profiles for specific applications. The company's proprietary methods preserve essential volatile compounds while ensuring consistent performance in…
EZR LEAF crafts fine teas rooted in Taiwanese tea culture. In addition to their traditional selection of teas, they also offer a refined collection of caffeine-free herbal and fruit teas made without any artificial flavours or colours for calm, clarity, and everyday comfort. Visitors to SIAL Canada can discover EZR LEAF's Caffeine-Free Assortment Box featuring…
Canada is in the spotlight at the show this year as the official Country of Honour, and Ontario is doubly so as SIAL Canada 2025 takes place in the province's capital, Toronto SIAL Canada Daily spoke with Ontario’s new Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, the Hon. Trevor Jones, about the government's strategies, priorities for…
At SIAL Canada 2025, Quebec is proudly showcasing its diverse, high-quality food offering and forward-looking vision for the sector SIAL Canada Daily spoke with the Hon. André Lamontagne, Quebec’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, about the province’s priorities, its focus on sustainability and innovation, and the importance of supporting local businesses while building international…
New Brunswick's agri-food offer and growth is on display at SIAL Canada 2025 following the province's historic results in 2024 SIAL Canada Daily sat down with the Hon. Pat Finnigan, New Brunswick’s Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, to discuss the province’s priorities, strategic initiatives, and support for growing a diversified agri-food sector. Can you…
With a focus on innovation, export growth and community-driven excellence, Nova Scotia is looking to expand its agri-food reach both nationally and internationally SIAL Canada Daily spoke with the Hon. Greg Morrow, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Agriculture, about the province’s drive to help its producers shine on the international stage. Can you tell us a…
With one of the largest pavilions at the show and a dedicated lounge for B2B meetings, Group Export is once again a key force behind Quebec’s international outreach SIAL Canada Daily spoke with Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Group Export Agri-Food Quebec-Canada, about the organization’s role in promoting Quebec products abroad, its goals for…
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is a farmer-funded and farmer-run organization that represents the interests of the hard-working men and women on more than 9,000 Canadian dairy farms. Indirectly, the organization also stands with the over 270,000 extended members of the dairy farmer community and workforce from coast to coast, contributing $28 billion to Canada’s…
