In this episode of Food for Thought, Bryn discusses the subtleties with CEO of The Food Institute, Brian Choi. Brian speaks about the food industry trends and consumer behavior over the years. The food industry is at a crossroads so what choices do we have to make? Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 04:30: industry news…
As the European Commission has set a target for at least 25% of the EU’s agricultural land to be organic farming and a significant increase in organic aquaculture by 2030, SIAL Paris is more than ever raising brand awareness and developing companies' organic & wellness business. A sustainable food system is at the heart of…
Pâtisserie des Flandres was founded in 1997 and has participated in every edition of SIAL Paris since 2000 - proof of the company's loyalty to the show. Located in the heart of French Flanders in Erquinghem-Lys (Hauts-de-France), Pâtisserie des Flandres is known for its traditional butter waffles and savoury wafer crackers. In parallel to these…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved an additional $16.1 million for Gambia to help bolster the west African country’s agricultural system and to support a food security programme that has been in place in partnership with AfDB since August 2021.
When the first ever SIAL Paris was held in 1964, it represented a landmark event for the food industry, with the SIAL name now known widely thanks to shows held across the world. Appropriately enough, the launch of SIAL Paris came hot on the heels of a number of other major happenings in the food…
The importance of French confectionery will be on display at SIAL 2024 in the confectionary and sweets section of the show. For almost a millennium, confectioners have been developing their expertise for the enjoyment of young and old alike. This expertise is firmly rooted in a tradition that is perpetuated and enriched from generation to…
The EU-funded Smart Protein project published a report detailing the necessary measures the EU needs to adopt to partially replace animal agriculture with plant-based diets. Although a significant 40% of Europeans identify as flexitarian, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan this percentage will need to rise as the food system diversifies from animal agriculture to aid climate…
French food tech consultancy, DigitalFoodLab, has identified 28 food tech trends and grouped them into six megatrends in its fourth annual study of the food market.
SIAL Paris has long been known as a hotbed of innovation and this year’s show is no different, with the event retaining the hashtag #OwntheChange to demonstrate this – and sustainability in the food sector will be central to many new products on offer. Indeed sustainability is the driving force behind agri-food innovations ranging from…
Frozen food plays an important role in the USA for consumers. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) now wants to get more involved in the US National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste. Frozen food is a permanent element of consumption in the USA. On a year-to-year basis (June 2022/June 2023), total spending on…
At SIAL Paris 2024, visitors will be plunged into tomorrow's food innovation in the SIAL Start-up dedicated space. With #OwnTheChange, SIAL Paris is highlighting a number of innovative solutions. The upcoming changes in future sectors such as agriculture and agri-food are pushing companies to innovate.SIAL Paris wants to foster a vision of the agri-food industry…
For potential participants who would like to optimise their inclusion at SIAL Innovation, SIAL Paris is organising a dedicated webinar in French on March 12, starting 4:00p.m. and another webinar in English on the same day at 5:00p.m. Don't miss out! Since 1996, SIAL Innovation has been a springboard for dynamic companies and selected products,…
SIAL's international network offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world's food and beverage sector, with 11 leading events. Among them, Shenzhen will welcome for the second time one of the two events linked to SIAL China this year. Shenzhen is one of China's most dynamic metropolises in the heart of the Greater Bay…
