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Faced with rapidly changing food demand, China is opening its doors to more foreign products China has long been an agricultural powerhouse — feeding nearly 20% of the world’s population with less than 10% of the planet’s arable land. But in 2025, the country is navigating a major shift in how it consumes and sources…

Sushi, a symbol of Japanese culinary artistry, has a history as rich and nuanced as its flavours. From its humble origins as a preservation technique to today’s global obsession, sushi has continually evolved—and continues to do so with the help of innovative brands like King Konjac. The story of sushi begins over a thousand years…

Held in Paris in June 2025, Les Dialogues de l’Alimentation du SIAL gathered leading voices from across the global food sector for a half-day of reflection and exchange. Organised by the SIAL Network, the event brought together institutional representatives, food professionals and experts to address challenges facing the agri-food industry. Among the speakers were Nicolas…

Combining bold global flavours, clean organic ingredients, and an innovative space-saving package, The Rice Stuff Box is gaining recognition, including a recent SIAL Innovation Packaging Award. In today's fast-paced world, finding a meal that is both quick to prepare and health-conscious can be a challenge. Floating Leaf Fine Foods addresses this need with its award-winning…

In recent years, immersive dining has emerged as a distinct trend within the broader foodservice sector, blurring the lines between gastronomy, entertainment, and sensory design. Often referred to as "experiential dining," this concept aims to offer more than just a meal—it seeks to create a multi-sensory experience that engages sight, sound, smell, and even storytelling.…

Krispy Kreme is pursuing new master franchising partnerships across seven of its international markets as it seeks to redirect resources toward accelerating growth in the United States. Founded in 1937 in North Carolina, the iconic brand now operates 2,000 stores and an additional 15,500 points of access—retail outlets where its products are sold—across 40 global…

Gourmet Selection 2025, the trade show dedicated to premium grocery and gourmet products embraces a fresh look ahead of its next edition. Since its creation in 2009, Gourmet Selection has become the must-attend show for the world of high-end grocery products. This annual event brings together more than 300 exhibitors and 4,500 professional visitors, including…

In this exclusive interview, Adilson Carvalhal Junior, President of the BFBA and importer with Casa Flora, shares his insights on the key challenges of bringing foreign food products to Brazil. He highlights rising demand for healthy, functional foods, the importance of trade shows like SIAL Paris, and the regulatory efforts needed to ease international trade…