Paris (Imran Y. CHOUDHRY):- SIAL Paris the world’s largest and most influential meeting point for the global food and beverage industry, bringing together leading companies, innovators, and buyers, and around 8,000 exhibitors from around 200 countries. Taking place from 17 to 21 October 2026 at the Paris Exhibition Centre, the event offers a comprehensive food industry to brings together businesses and producers from around the world.
The exhibition showcases a vast range of sectors, including ingredients, processed foods, beverages, dairy, meat and seafood, bakery and confectionery, frozen foods, snacks, health and functional foods, organic products, and premium specialties. Alongside food products, exhibitors present packaging solutions, processing technologies, cold-chain systems, logistics services, and retail technologies that support efficient and sustainable food distribution.
Pakistan Pavilion shining the products from Pakistan and attracted the global buyers at the food industry exhibition.
Pakistan Pavilion inaugurated by Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Ambassador of Pakistan to France. Around 37 Pakistani companies are participating under the banner of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and some independently displaying a range of products, including rice, processed foods, pink salt and beverages.
Cooked Pakistani biryani proved a major attraction on the opening day, drawing attention to the country’s culinary offerings.
The increased participation comes as Pakistan looks to strengthen its presence in international markets and boost exports of food products.
“The participation expands avenues of cooperation and partnership with friendly nations, particularly France, with which shares deep-rooted historical relations grounded in mutual respect, trust and shared interest,”
SIAL Paris is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and global sourcing. Dedicated innovation zones, start-up showcases, and trend platforms highlight breakthrough products, alternative proteins, clean-label formulations, eco-friendly packaging, and circular economy solutions.
These features help visitors identify emerging consumption patterns and future growth categories. The event attracts high-level buyers, retail chains, distributors, food-service operators, and importers seeking new suppliers and private-label opportunities. International pavilions and country showcases enable efficient sourcing from diverse origins and production regions.