SIAL Canada
April 28th – April 30th, 2015
Direct Energy Centre, Toronto
Canada is a priority market and you can get there ….
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Canada has a population of over 35 million and is growing at 11.6%
Food, beverage and tobacco (FBT) expenditures at over C$111 Billion represents the second largest
consumer goods expenditure category
Retail Grocery breakdown (FY13)
• Corporate supermarkets with 2384 stores and major banner convenience stores saw sales rise 1.8
per cent, to C$52.3 billion
• Franchised independents at 4271 stores, grew to C$30.6 billion and
• Unaffiliated independents, reached C$3.3 billion across 6970 stores
In 2008, Canadians spent C$43 billion on foodservice, accounting for 8.4% of personal expenditures on
consumer services in Canada.
The Centre for Food in Canada detailed the contribution that imported foods have had in the Canadian diet.
In 2011 the total amount of imports registered at C$ 22.5 billion, represented 24 percent of the total food
sales.
Australian products are highly sought after for their quality and food safety
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A survey of consumers found that 72% were more concerned with quality than price and that
“People are just becoming much more aware of where their foods come from and wanting to make
sure that they’re healthy and safe and made from good ingredients,”
FAS / USDA said
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‘It is recommended that most new entrants to the Canadian market strongly consider securing the
services of a broker/distributor/importer.
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FAS/USDA also endorses one of the largest food shows in Canada, SIAL Canada.
Who attends SIAL CANADA:
• 14,000 visitors
• 350 contacts made on average by each exhibitor
• 77% of visitors play a role in the purchasing process
Location :
Cost :
Inclusions :
Exclusions :
Toronto, Canada
$5,500 – ask us about the EMDG, you may be eligible
Stand costs including branding, All travel & Accommodation, Consultant fees, End of trip
report highlighting opportunities and including local contact lists, your product
professionally represented
Airfreight for samples, additional advice / consultancy post event (of course this can be
negotiated if required)
Are you in ? : Contact Nick Carr 0417 466 207 or nick@fullglass.com.au