By Tony Melis, CEO, SIAL Canada

What a ride it’s been! As we open the third and final day of SIAL Canada 2025, the energy across the exhibition floor remains vibrant — and business is far from over. The past two days have been packed with high-impact moments, insightful conferences and a steady flow of meaningful discussions among exhibitors, buyers and industry leaders.

Among the many highlights from yesterday, the sixth edition of the Startup Pitch Competition took center stage, shining a spotlight on the most promising Canadian and international food and beverage start-ups at the show. Focusing on innovation, sustainability, and food security, this competition showcased breakthrough products, technologies, and services with strong potential to scale across North America. The jury was impressed, and so were the crowds — proving once again that tomorrow’s food industry is being shaped today at SIAL Canada.

In a moment highlighting the strategic importance of the show, the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, visited the show floor to meet exhibitors and discover innovations from across the sector. His presence was a strong message of support for Ontario’s agri-food industry and for SIAL Canada’s role in connecting the global market.

Today is your last chance to make the most of this unique platform. Don’t miss our in-depth conference sessions on marketing, packaging and the SIAL Dairy talks this morning. Gilles Froment will be leading panels on what’s next for dairy and innovating for multicultural markets. These sessions promise to offer strategic insights for those looking to expand in this evolving sector, and for more information you can read his exclusive interview on page 5.

With a few hours left to connect, share, and close deals, now is the time to go full speed ahead. Some of your most valuable business moments may still be yet to come.

Let’s make this final day count!

Photo: ©Josée Lecompte