SIAL Canada 2025, held from April 29 to May 1 at Toronto’s Enercare Centre, was a resounding success this year with more than 1,000 exhibitors and brands from 54 countries attracting traffic of over 23,000 professionals from 78 countries. The event proved to be a dynamic hub for innovation, networking and business development.

This year’s show shone the spotlight on Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in the sector and showcasing a wide selection of products from coast to coast. The Start-Up Village featured 32 emerging companies, with the sixth edition of the Pitch Competition showcasing groundbreaking solutions in food tech and consumer packaged goods. The SIAL Innovation competition highlighted several cutting-edge products, while the International Cheese Competition awarded excellence across 26 categories.

The event’s atmosphere was vibrant, with high-level attendees and politicians including Ontario Premier Doug Ford underscoring the show’s significance on the national and international stage. A wide range of conferences and expert-led sessions provided insights into sustainability, AI in food production, and multicultural market strategies, among other topics.

SIAL Canada 2025 once again demonstrated its pivotal role in shaping the future of the food industry, offering a comprehensive platform for professionals to connect, innovate and drive growth.

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