SIAL Paris 2026, one of the world\u2019s leading food industry trade fairs, takes place in Paris from 17 to 21 October. The fair is held every two years, and Poland has long been among the countries with the largest presence. This year, the Polish national stand, organised by the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) for the seventh time, covers its largest-ever area.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Paris fair in figures: 400,000 products and 8,000 exhibitors from 130 countries. Polish exhibitors and products also play an important part in the event. A total of 323 exhibitors from Poland are taking part in SIAL Paris this year, compared with 253 in 2024. Of the more than 320 Polish businesses, 70 are exhibiting under the \u201cPoland tastes good\u201d banner at national stands organised by KOWR across five halls, covering a total area of almost 740\u00a0m\u00b2. Polish companies are promoting their products alongside KOWR in Savoury Food (Hall 1), Frozen (Hall 5A), Confectionery (Hall 5B), Beverages (Hall 5C) and Dairy (Hall 7).<\/p>\n
Visitors to this year\u2019s Paris fair can explore the wide range of Polish products at the national stand. Of the 70 businesses exhibiting with KOWR, 14 represent the confectionery and snacks sector, seven the beverage sector, six the dairy sector and five the frozen food sector. The remaining 38 companies are exhibiting in the multi-sector Savoury Food hall, showcasing products such as fruit and vegetable preparations; fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts; dried and freeze-dried fruit; cereal and breakfast products; cold cuts and meat products; fish products; ready meals; mushroom preparations; herbal and fruit teas; spices; oils; vinegars; sauces and mayonnaise; honey; mead; and products for the HoReCa sector.<\/p>\n
The Polish stand was officially opened on 17 October by Stefan Krajewski, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development; Wies\u0142aw Tarka, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires at the Polish Embassy in Paris; and Henryk Smolarz, Director General of KOWR.<\/p>\n
A 60\u00a0m\u00b2 section of the stand in the Savoury Food sector has been set up as an information and promotion area under the 2024\u20132029 food sector promotion programme (BRAND HUB). Nineteen companies are using its B2B meeting area free of charge or displaying promotional materials there. The BRAND HUB area also hosts daily cooking demonstrations by chefs from Poland, introducing visitors from around the world to signature Polish dishes and our culinary traditions.<\/p>\n
The organisers of the Paris fair place great emphasis on showcasing new products and on the SIAL Innovation competition, in which Polish products also compete and receive recognition. One of the products that impressed this year\u2019s jury was raspberry seed flour, obtained during raspberry processing and marketed under the Oleje Milo brand by Oleowita Oil Sp. z o.o. The jury recognised the transformation of an undervalued ingredient into a nutritious, high-quality food product.<\/p>\n
Held in Paris since 1964, the fair has a global reach and considerable international influence. Above all, it provides an excellent platform for connecting with prospective business partners from France and around the world in one place. Polish companies exhibiting under the \u201cPoland tastes good\u201d banner can establish trade contacts, win new customers in international markets and strengthen relationships with existing business partners.<\/p>\n
SIAL Paris is a launchpad for new products, ingredients, functional foods and sustainability ideas that shape the direction of the entire food sector.<\/p>\n
Regular participation in SIAL Paris helps exhibitors establish new business contacts and consolidate their position in the industry. For food businesses, the fair is an essential fixture in the October calendar in even-numbered years.<\/p>\n
In 2025, Poland sold EUR 43.9 billion worth of agri-food products in the EU market, including EUR 4 billion to France. France was the second-largest destination for these exports within the EU, behind only Germany. Poland\u2019s main exports to France were:<\/p>\n
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