TRADE FAIR PROFILE
Montréal and Toronto, Canada
SIAL Canada – Beverage Discovery and Retail Buyer Guide
SIAL Canada
This profile does not indicate VINUT TRUST participation. VINUT TRUST at Events
THE FAIR
A closer look.
SIAL Canada is an international food and beverage trade exhibition that alternates between Montréal and Toronto. It connects suppliers with Canadian and overseas retail buyers, importers, distributors and foodservice professionals. Beverage buyers can explore drinks alongside grocery, dairy, packaging and other food-industry solutions while using innovation showcases and buyer programmes to identify potential partners.
Montréal and Toronto alternate as host cities.Beverage discovery sits alongside a wider food and services offer.SIAL Innovation and the Startup Village highlight new ideas.The Hosted Buyer Program supports organised meetings.
DATES & LOCATIONS
Published editions
SIAL Canada 2026
Dates have not been announced.
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Edition sources1
- sial-network.comChecked
29 April–1 May 2026 at Palais des congrès de Montréal and professional agri-food trade focus.
SIAL Canada 2027
Dates have not been announced.
Enercare Centre, Toronto, Canada
Edition sources3
- sial-network.comChecked
2027 edition confirmed in Toronto, event for buyers and importers and site allocation to Toronto.
- daily.sialcanada.comChecked
Published 2027 edition dates 27–29 April and venue Enercare Centre, Toronto.
- explace.on.caChecked
Confirms the stated Enercare Centre exists in Toronto and its venue details.
WHO & WHAT TO EXPECT
Sectors & audiences
Exhibition sectors
- Beverages
- Coffee and Specialty Drinks
- Sweet Grocery and Confectionery
- Savoury Grocery and Snacks
- Dairy and Cheese
- Bakery and Baked Goods
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat, Poultry and Deli
- Seafood and Shellfish
- Ingredients and Food Components
- Packaging and Services
- Food Processing Equipment
- Retail Technology and Point-of-Sale Solutions
Exhibitor profiles
- Food and beverage producers
- Coffee and specialty food suppliers
- Dairy, bakery and fresh-food suppliers
- Packaging and food-industry service providers
- Emerging food businesses
Visitor profiles
- Importers and distributors
- Retail and wholesale buyers
- Foodservice and hospitality procurement
- Category managers and product developers
- Qualified hosted buyers
USEFUL TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Is SIAL Canada held in the same city each year?
No. SIAL Canada alternates between Montréal and Toronto. The 2026 edition took place in Montréal, and the announced 2027 edition is at Enercare Centre in Toronto.
What should beverage buyers compare at SIAL Canada?
Use the beverage and wider grocery coverage to shortlist suppliers. Review product specifications, pack formats, labelling needs and distribution arrangements, and confirm each prospective supplier's commercial terms.
Does the Hosted Buyer Program guarantee admission or commercial deals?
No. The programme facilitates selected buyer meetings, but eligibility and acceptance depend on the organiser. Meetings do not imply an order, distribution agreement or approved visitor badge.
CHECK THE DETAILS
Official sources
Read what each source supports and when it was checked. For the latest information, consult the organiser.
View profile sources8
- sial-network.comChecked
International food and beverage exhibition, Montréal/Toronto rotation, buyer profiles, sectors, innovation, startups and hosted buyers.
- daily.sialcanada.comChecked
2026 broad exhibitor categories including drinks, groceries, dairy, bakery, produce, meat, seafood, ingredients, packaging and retail solutions.
- daily.sialcanada.comChecked
2026 example of retail category sourcing decisions and importance of packaging, quality and supplier fit.
- daily.sialcanada.comChecked
2026 pavilion assortment includes coffee, snacks, spices and beverages for North American buyers.
- daily.sialcanada.comChecked
2026 Montréal recap and 2027 Toronto edition on 27–29 April at Enercare Centre.
- explace.on.caChecked
Official venue information for Enercare Centre in Toronto.
- explace.on.caChecked
Toronto Exhibition Place public transit, TTC and GO access, parking and travel planning.
- agroquebec.comChecked
Reprint of Expo Canada France press release describing SIAL Canada organiser and group ownership.