Mohammad Al Yahia, Director General of Prestige Import & Export Company Ltd, is at SIAL Paris 2024 with big ambitions for his Jordan-based brands, including Mustafa and Khalifa - but the spirit of the business, it seems, is rooted in a search for top quality In an exclusive interview, Mr Al Yahia spoke about the…
Ceylon Tea is well known globally for its high-quality, high-value products. For about 150 years Sri Lanka – the tear-drop-shaped island at the southern tip of India – has built a reputation for its tea. The industry now supports the livelihoods of almost two million people, about 10% of the population, directly and indirectly. The…
Good morning everyone! As we begin the third day of SIAL Paris, I want to reflect on the exceptional weekend we just shared, full of energy, inspiration, and global connections. Saturday’s official inauguration, which was graced by the presence of foreign dignitaries, ministers, and ambassadors, truly underscored the international importance of this event. The first…
SIAL News caught up with the President of Loragro, Eric Granddidier, to discuss the company’s sugar cane growing, secured by Vietnamese farmers in the Mekong Valley, and the production processes that guarantee a high-quality, traceable end product. Can you explain how Loragro guarantees the quality of its sugar cane harvests?Small-scale Vietnamese farmers harvest our sugar…
The official opening ceremony of the 60th edition of SIAL Paris took place on Saturday, 19th October, with the French Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Annie Genevard and numerous foreign dignitaries in attendance. The inauguration was followed by a walk-through of the exhibition halls, where they explored the latest innovations and offerings from…
The Boba Co. is introducing its latest creation: Ready-to-Drink Popping Bubble Tea. Perfect for bubble tea lovers seeking convenience without compromising on flavour, this new product line combines an innovative cup design and a variety of refreshing flavours. Each cup of the Boba Co.'s Popping Bubble Tea features a striking and practical design, complete with…
At SIAL Paris 2024, Prestige is showcasing its high-quality brands and looking towards international expansion A household name in its home market, Jordan, Prestige has set its sights on both Arab and other international markets. Since the company began its journey in 2006, Prestige has been dedicated to providing superior food products that meet the…
Thanks to its unique geography, trade openness, and political stability, Chile has established itself as a top exporter for a number of food products, as well as a reliable business partner. At the Chile pavilions here at SIAL Paris 2024, the country is presenting its export prowess in the agri-food industry with a variety of…
In its 30th anniversary year, Macedonian fruit-drink specialist Soko has come to SIAL with two new premiumised products that will appeal to buyers and distributors as well as the company’s already loyal consumers who range from children to health-conscious adults across 58 markets. Under the successful VitaGO! brand of vibrantly-designed pouch fruit juices comes a…
On Saturday at SIAL Paris 2024, Italy was represented at the official inauguration ceremony by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida, ITA President Matteo Zoppas, and the Ambassador of Italy to France, H.E. Emanuela d'Alessandro. They then went on to greet the Italian companies participating in the show. At the…
H.E. Cynthia Filartiga-Lacroix, Paraguay's ambassador to France, attended the official inauguration of the Paraguay pavilion on Saturday where she praised the agri-food sector as the nation's "driving force". Paraguay's strong presence at this year's show reflects the vitality of the country's agri-food sector, something the Ambassador made sure to highlight. She outlined the wide variety…
At SIAL Paris 2024, visitors can explore authentic flavours from South America with Global Food Link's Guacamole. GFL, a worldwide frozen food import-export expert, travels the world to bring the "perfect avocado flavour" to Europe with its hand-crafted frozen guacamole. This guacamole blends the texture of ripe Hass avocados with chopped onions, peppers, and a touch…
In this exclusive interview, German vegan influencers Juju and Fabi of Vegan Gesund Mit Grund share insights into the growing acceptance of plant-based diets in Germany and across the world They discuss innovative vegan products and their excitement about new plant-based, sustainable and ethical options at SIAL Paris 2024. How have you seen consumer attitudes…
At SIAL Paris 2024, Oleificio Coppini Angelo, long-established Italian brand of extra virgin olive oils, is presenting a new, ecologically-minded brand identity. Based in Umbria, known as ‘the green heart of Italy’, the Coppini family has been producing olive oil since 1955. This region, famous for its vast olive groves, is the inspiration for the…
Newly appointed French Minister of Agriculture shares her vision for a sustainable and competitive French agri-food sector On Saturday, 19 October, Annie Genevard, France’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, officially inaugurated SIAL Paris 2024. During the opening ceremony, she shared her vision for the future of French agriculture, highlighting the sector’s pivotal role…
With its reputation as one of India's organic farming pioneers, there's more than rice on offer from Nature Pearls at SIAL Paris this year. Boxes of Himayalan Ancient Grains and a selection of authentic Indian spices sit alongside a range of pulses, lentils (red, brown, green), chickpeas and pigeon peas. Key selling points 100% organic…