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…
Tuesday evening’s Alizés Awards 2025 held at Steam Whistle Brewery right downtown Toronto, offered a vibrant celebration of Canada’s top agri-food exporters, blending pride and conviviality. Organized by Group Export Agri-Food Québec-Canada, SIAL Canada and FCC along with a number of illustrious sponsors, the event honoured excellence in export strategy across various categories. Turkey Hill…
SIAL Canada Daily spoke with this year's SIAL Dairy Expert, Gilles Froment, about how his dual role at the International Dairy Federation and Lactalis Canada offers a unique lens into the future of the industry From navigating complex trade dynamics to developing culturally relevant products for Canada’s diverse consumer base, Gilles Froment offers a strategic…
As the 2025 edition of the show wraps up, SIAL Canada Daily caught up with Nicolas Trentesaux, Managing Director of the SIAL Network, to reflect on a high-stakes edition—and the role of the show within a rapidly evolving global food landscape At the opening ceremony you mentioned that SIAL Canada is happening at a pivotal…
Vanilla House's award-winning Organic Vanilla Beans are organic and grown in Taiwan using advanced technology to ensure consistent quality. These vanilla beans come from the Sanheyuan Vanilla Garden, located in Taoyuan, Taiwan, which focuses on cultivating Mexican varieties of vanilla with Taiwanese local flavour. Entirely organic, and grown under the principle of sustainably coexisting with…
Smart Fish's smart braised cabbage casserole brings true Taiwanese street food to kitchens all over the world, combining consumers' increasing search for authentic dishes with their need for ready-made-meals. Winner of the 2019 Streetfood Asia Taiwan, Awarded by Netflix; the 500 Dishes Award 2021; and the 500 Bowls Award 2023, this family dish passed down…
By Tony Melis, Show Director, SIAL Canada Good morning and welcome to the second day of SIAL Canada 2025! Yesterday started off strong and set the tone for the rest of the event with the show positively buzzing with energy. The opening ceremony alongside industry leaders and government representatives from around the world, including Hon.…
Yesterday morning SIAL Canada shone the spotlight on a selection of cutting-edge products at the SIAL Innovation Awards Ceremony Master of Ceremonies Cristina Carpio warmly welcomed visitors, media and finalists before asking Jo-Ann McArthur, President and Founder of Nourish Food Marketing and Co-Chair of the SIAL Innovation Awards, to take the stage. Before announcing the…
Gilles Froment, Senior Vice-President, Lactalis Canada and recently elected President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), is participating in SIAL Dairy Talks at SIAL Canada this year. Visitors can attend two in-depth sessions tomorrow focusing on the economic outlook for the dairy industry and innovating for multicultural and emerging markets. In the first session, Gilles…
New Canadian brand Stirjoy is making it's debut at SIAL Canada 2025 with a mission: making nutrition less costly for humans and the planet. Born in Montreal, Stirjoy creates shelf-stable meals packed with upcycled vegetables, whole food ingredients, and plant-based protein. Their original product lineup includes: creamy risotto with lion's mane and porcini mushrooms; a…
The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC) has brought Brazil’s largest-ever participation to SIAL Canada this year with 22 exhibiting companies. The Brazil Pavilion is showcasing a wide range of high-quality products including juices (orange, grape, apple with peach), coffee, açaí, pork, beans, rice, limes, corn-based products, healthy snacks, baby food, ready-to-eat meals, functional supplements, farofa,…
Taiwan is making its debut at SIAL Canada this year with the unveiling of the TAIWAN SELECT pavilion, organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Featuring 179 certified and award-winning products from 79 top Taiwanese food companies, the pavilion is spotlighting Taiwan’s vibrant innovation in processed foods. The product lineup spans a broad…
Ahead of her conference session today, SIAL Canada Daily spoke with Michi Furuya Chang about how innovation, collaboration, and consumer expectations are transforming the plant-based sector Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Regulatory Affairs & Head of Divisional Strategy at Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP), Michi Furuya Chang brings a cross-sector perspective to…
SIAL Canada Daily sat down with Brian Choi, Managing Partner and CEO of The Food Institute, ahead of his keynote at the show today From financial strategies to customer acquisition and the growing importance of consumer nationalism, Brian Choi outlines the critical shifts companies must embrace to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Your…
At a time when consumers are seeking both authenticity and convenience, Mezete’s ready-to-eat dips offer the best of both worlds. At SIAL Canada 2025, Mezete is showcasing its Classic Hummus crafted with 100% natural ingredients, slow-cooked to achieve a rich, creamy texture and genuine Middle Eastern flavour. With no preservatives or additives and an impressive…
