As the global meeting place for all stakeholders in the food industry and an essentially broad-based exhibition, SIAL has always given wine the same prominence as all food products.

Since 2006, a dedicated sector has been set aside for wine to raise its exhibition profile. Its success met expectations: sensational. Between SIAL 2006 and 2008, the Wine sector posted +50% growth, drawing more than 200 exhibitors, producers and merchants!

... and at SIAL

• More than 200 exhibitors
• 16,300 purchasers have stated they have an interest in wine
• 74% of wine buyers also purchase other products
• 88% visitors have stated they are satisfied with the quality of the products on display
• 40% SIAL wine buyers come from non-French countries
• 60% come from the European Union
• 97% of visitors consider SIAL to be the right place to discover innovation in wine
• 85% of 2008 visitors intend to come back in 2010.
• 36% of visitors order during or immediately after the exhibition