SIAL
SIAL Canada is an integral part of the SIAL Group —the world’s
leading network of food-industry shows— which has a presence on 4 continents (Paris , Montreal/Toronto, Shanghai ,
São Paulo and Abu Dhabi
This year, the
addition of 10,000 square feet to its exhibition area, making the total surface
area 175,000 square feet was announced. More than 600 exhibitors
from over 40 countries have confirmed their presence, and over 13,000
professional decision-makers from 60 countries are expected to visit the show
which will be held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal from May 9th to the 11th,
2012, making this a record year for SIAL Canada and SET Canada (the Salon
national des Équipements et Technologies en Alimentation). This expansion of
the show's surface area attests to a 15%
growth.
The most exciting products of
the show are new trends and innovations in the food products and their
packaging. On April 17th, Grand Jury for the Trends &
Innovations contest was held to determine the ten best international food
innovations of the year. More than 60 companies applied for a place in the
selection, and 44 products qualified for the Grand Jury, a record number for
the 5th edition of the contest. The ten winning products will be showcased at
SIAL Montreal SIAL show.
The SIAL Canada 2012 Trends & Innovations products are:
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Line of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil products in a spray bottle (Maison
Orphée – Canada
Flavored
extra virgin olive oil in a spray bottle, great for basting or marinating
poultry, meat or fish. The concept’s modernity and ease of use were what caught
the judges’ attention.
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Pearls (Citadelle – Canada
Maple
jellified pearls containing pure maple syrup. The concept stood out for its
modern twist on a traditional local product.
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Gourmet caramel spread in several varieties (Vergers Duhaime – Canada
Caramel
spread with indulgent recipes such as butter and rum or maple and sea salt. Noted
for their originality and sophisticated recipes.
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Maple sap water (de l’Aubier – Canada
Natural still water stemmed from maple sap,
that was separated from its sugars, used to make maple syrup, to keep only the
water. An original and unique concept for a natural product.
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Greek-style probiotic yogurt (Skotidakis Goat Farm – Canada
Fat
free greek probiotic yogurt, with a good source of protein by serving. A new
product on the emerging North American dairy market.
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Le Complait without lactose– milk beverage (Nutrinor – Canada
A
great-tasting enriched dairy product with probiotics and prebiotics that is
suitable for people who are lactose-intolerant. The panel of judges selected
the product because it meets an ever-growing need in the consumer products
sector.
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Basilur Winter Book (Basilur Tea – Sri Lanka ,
represented by Global Business Network - Canada
Selected
tea in a book-shaped packaging. Chosen for its original gift packaging.
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Effet Bleu frozen treat (Opti Bleu inc. – Canada
Squeezed
blueberries juice ice bar, rich in antioxidants. Noteworthy because the product
contains 90% blueberry juice, recognize for its health benefits.
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Anti + (Novidev Santé Activ - Canada
Fruit
to drink with its bioactive compounds intact, no additives or preservatives.
Fruit juice with the accent on the fruits’ beneficial properties.
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Ninette Ice Cream varieties (Ninette Ice Cream – Canada
A range of ice cream with original flavours such as thyme and
lemon, raspberry truffle, or crunchy
gingerbread, noted for their original recipes, surprising flavours and
textures.
The ten above innovations demonstrate
that an average consumer has some
exciting new products and favours to watch for as they will be appearing the
local stores.
