Review of the Most Recent Important Exhibitions

Trade fairs dedicated to the culinary arts are captivating events where passion for gastronomy and the culinary arts flourish. These gourmet gatherings attract professionals and culinary enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate the art of food. Whether you're a talented chef in search of inspiration, a lover of good food looking for new flavors, or a food entrepreneur looking for innovative products, food trade shows offer a universe rich in discovery, exchange and delight. Join us as we explore a world where flavors blend with trends, techniques are perfected, and culinary innovation is revealed in all its facets. Welcome to the world of trade shows dedicated to the art of eating well!

A look back at past trade shows in France

A number of trade shows have taken place over the past few weeks, so we'd like to take a look back at some of the most significant ones, and the importance they have for the many different culinary professions.

• Salon des Entrepreneurs - Lyon, September 15-16

• Paris Retail Week, Paris, September 12-14

• UNLEASH World Conference and Expo, Paris, September 6-8
  

These three trade shows are major events for the retail and foodservice sectors. They enable professionals to meet, learn and discover the latest trends.

• Serbotel, Nantes, October 22-25

Serbotel is France's biggest trade show for the food and beverage industry. Every year, it attracts over 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors. This year, the show focused on the transmission of know-how, with chef demonstrations, training workshops and professional competitions.

• Salon Saveurs - Des Plaisirs Gourmands: September 28-30, 2023, Paris (Porte de Versailles)

• Salon du Chocolat: October 28 to November 1, 2023, Paris (Porte de Versailles)
  

• SIPRHO: Salon International des Produits et Equipements pour la Restauration Hors Domicile, November 7-9, 2023, Montpellier (France)

• Salon de la Boulangerie: This show, held in Paris from December 12 to 14, 2023, attracted over 200 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors. It focused on bakery innovations, with baker demonstrations, training workshops and professional competitions.
• Salon de la Pâtisserie: This show, held in Paris from January 19 to 21, 2024, attracted over 300 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors. It focused on the latest trends in patisserie, with demonstrations by pastry chefs, training workshops and professional competitions.
• Salon du Fromage: This show, held in Paris from January 26 to 28, 2024, attracted over 150 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors. The focus was on discovering cheeses from around the world, with producer stands, tasting workshops and cheese-making demonstrations.

Here are some of the main trends observed at the show:

• The rise of French gastronomy. France is a leading tourist destination for its gastronomy. Catering trade shows are an opportunity for professionals to showcase their products and expertise to a wide audience.
• A focus on sustainability. Catering and food service professionals are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their activity. Tradeshows offer numerous initiatives to promote sustainability, such as stands dedicated to local and organic products, or awareness-raising workshops.
• Innovation. Catering trade shows are a meeting place for professionals looking to innovate. Exhibitors present new technologies, products and services that are revolutionizing the sector.

Upcoming trade shows:

Numerous other trade shows are scheduled to take place in early 2024, and could be the subject of major novelties and innovations.

SIPRHO: This show, to be held in Montpellier from February 12 to 14, 2024, brings together over 300 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors. It focuses on equipment and technologies for the food industry, with manufacturer stands, conferences and demonstrations.

Comptoir' & Fournil' PRO: This show, to be held in Angers from March 5 to 6, 2023, brings together over 100 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors. It focuses on equipment and products for the bakery and patisserie trades, with manufacturers' stands, conferences and demonstrations.

Salon du Vin: To be held in Paris from June 23 to 24, 2024, this show brings together over 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors. It focuses on discovering wines from around the world, with winemaker stands, tasting workshops and conferences.

Salon de l'Agriculture: This show, to be held in Paris from February 26 to March 6, 2024, attracts over 600,000 visitors. It focuses on French agricultural products, with producer stands, professional competitions and events.

Other trade shows are also on the agenda:

• The Sandwich & Snack Show The Sandwich & Snack Show, the benchmark trade show for out-of-home and on-the-go catering professionals, will take place on March 13 & 14, 2024 at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center.
• Le salon parizza, Since 2011, Parizza has been the benchmark event for Italian gastronomy in Paris. March 13 & 14, 2024.
• EGAST, The 19th edition of the trade show for equipment, gastronomy, agri-food, services and tourism (EGAST), will take place from March 17 to 20, 2024 at the Parc des Expositions in Strasbourg (67).
• HORECALPES, Salon de l'Hôtellerie et de la Restauration de Haute-Savoie. From March 24 to 26, 2024.

These trade shows are important events for professionals in the food and beverage industry, enabling them to meet, train and discover the latest trends. They are also open to the general public, who can discover the latest innovations and feast on quality products.

Catering trade shows are fast-growing events, reflecting consumers' growing interest in gastronomy and food. They have become must-attend events for professionals and food lovers alike.