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Trade Mission to

SIAL Paris 2022

15 - 19 October

Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse

The biggest one-stop shop in the food and drink industry, SIAL Paris is the place to be for tastemakers and trend-seekers who want to grow their business. 

Every two years, producers, importers, buyers and retailers, media specialists and independent associations of every shape and size meet for five-days of inspiration, debate and exchange.

Whether you’re a rising startup or an established brand, SIAL Paris can be your springboard for success.

The Department for International Trade (DIT), in partnership with PS8 and the Food and Drink Export Federation, invites British companies in the food and drink sector to join them on an overseas trade mission to SIAL Paris this October.

By joining this delegation, you will:

  • Receive your own dedicated space to showcase your products on a GREAT Branded UK group stand
  • Benefit from being part of the high-profile group stand visited by key buyers
  • Undertake group visits to the top food and drink stores across Paris to see where your product could sit
  • Receive expert support whilst in-market
  • Gain access to pre-show briefing webinars ensuring you are fully prepared for a successful visit
  • Meet and network with like-minded businesses in your region

How to join the mission

Register your interest today to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Eligible companies will be invited to complete their booking and pay a £99 + VAT joining fee.

We will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. This information will be processed and shared within the Department for International Trade (DIT) and with selected third parties for purposes connected with DIT performing a task in the public interest or to fulfil an official function and the task or function has a clear basis in law. DIT takes your privacy very seriously. Your personal data shall be processed according to the Department for International Trade’s Fair Processing Notice.

Why attend?

  • Strengthen your reputation amongst the international buying community
  • Build your export business through partnerships with buyers and retailers
  • Meet existing customers and identify new partners
  • Benefit from media coverage - over 2,000 journalists attend, plus Comexposium’s promotional campaigns in 60 countries

Fees

The fee to join this trade mission is £99 + VAT, exclusively subsidised for Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine companies. This includes five days entry to the SIAL 2022 exhibition. Flights, accomodation and sustenance are not included. This trade mission offer is available to one delegate per company. We reserve the right to decline applications for participation. Companies based outside of the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine should contact louis.mansfield@trade.gov.uk to find out about their local DIT offer.

Optional upgrade

Pod stands are available to purchase to those companies looking to exhibit as a solo company, rather than on DIT's group stand. The cost for this is £4,170. To express your interest, please apply here.

In partnership with

PS8 are the DIT trade challenge partner for this show. PS8 works in conjunction with the Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) to deliver UK pavilions at international trade Shows. FDEA is the trade association for food and drink exporters, offering export advice and support to UK food and drink exporters. You can gain expertise and advice from the FDEA at www.ukfdea.com.

Join to discover global food and drink trends, opportunities and connections