SIAL Montreal 2016

SIAL Montreal 2016
April 13-15, 2016

SIAL trade show is one of the most favourite events that takes place in Montreal every second year. It is all about food, beverages, and many gastronomical innovations. 

Established in 2001, SIAL Canada was the culmination of the work of three organizations that are all shareholders in the event: ADAQ (Association des détaillants en alimentation du Québec), the Agri-Food Export Group of Quebec-Canada, and Comexposium (owner of the SIAL shows and subsidiary of the Unibail Group).

In North America, Expo Canada France Inc. (part of the Comexposium network) is responsible for the organisation of SIAL Canada. In 2005, the national food equipment and technology show, SET Canada, was created and is co-situated with SIAL Canada, offering a complete range of food industry products, all in one place.

The trade show is featuring a huge number of various foods from many different countries. It is simply impossible to taste all that is offered. But it make for a very exciting visit, a journey of a gourmet discovery.

Food Packaging industry is also represented this year with many attractive and innovative ideas.

Below are images of several international pavilions at the show.

We will be looking forward to the next SIAL Montreal that will take place in 2018.

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For more information, visit the SIAL website.

California Wine - Montreal 2016

California Wines Festival - 2016 Tour
California Wine Institute

April 5, 2016

127 California wine producers are participating in a Canadian tour, introducing their wines in Montreal and Quebec City. Most of them will participate in both cities. Today, was the Montreal leg of the touring California Wine Festival.

The event was a great success, with great crowds of Montreal wine industry professionals attending the wine tasting event.

As you can see in the photo below, a variety of the excellent artisanat style of bread, cheese, and cold cults were also available at the event to ensure all the wine tasters keep sober and not hungry during the three and a half hour long wine tasting event.

Many of the wines tasted today by the wine professionals will be available in the future in the Montreal and Quebec local SAQ outlets. The following photos attest to the great ambiance the event created and the quality of wine tasting experience enjoyed by all.

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Visit the Discover California Wines website to learn more about the California wine production, the variety of wines grown, and special events organized by them.

Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert 2016

The article was originally published on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert
March 11 - 13, 2016

This is the 19th edition of Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert. This exposition attracts primarily the food enthusiasts interested to be healthy, concerned about ecology, and who would like to feast all their senses during this three day event held at the Montreal’s Convention Centre. More than 30,000 visitors in total are expected in Montreal and Quebec-city, where this exposition will also take place. This is the biggest appointment in he province of Quebec with the spring’s "health-flavour".

With 350 exhibitors in Montreal and Quebec, this Expo offers the visitors a multitude of taste and Green gourmet venues to change their diet and improve their health. There are three educational stages which present speakers committed to ethical and human values. These speakers animate workshops, lectures, cooking demos to highlight the innovations in the food and health sectors. They also provide examples of natural solutions for people to take control of their health and well being.

One can taste a lot of foods and new products that are bursting with flavours, and encounter a multitude of ideas for meals and lunch boxes. One can also find about anti-stress techniques, how to ameliorate our environment with our everyday actions, and much more.

Many different foods and products are offered for tasting. They are bursting with new flavours. One will also encounter a multitude of ideas for meals and lunch boxes, will learn anti-stress techniques, and how to ameliorate our environmental with our everyday actions, and much more.

As in the past, the Expo is being held at the Montreal's Palais des Congres Centre. To find out more about the opening hours, visit the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert website.


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Montreal Home Show 2016

The Montreal National Home Show 2016 
37th Edition

 March 5 - 13, 2015

Once again, Place Bonaventure welcomes the very popular The Montreal national Home show, this year celebrating already its 37th Edition. Presented by RE/MAX in collaboration with the National Bank, the focus on renewal and innovation marks this edition.

The 2016 Show is a unique 10-day event where visitors can:

• Gather tips and advice from more than 500 partners and exhibitors
• Attend more than 60 interactive conferences on various topics, from renovating to deciphering the implications of co-ownership
• Admire FLOR, the premiered creation of world-renowned designer Jaime Bouzaglo (Armani, design concept of a royal palace, Europe’s most prestigious boutiques and many more) 

All the displays and themes at the show will inspire visitors and help them gain the confidence they need to make their dream project come true!

There are attractions of the 37th edition of Montreal’s National Home Show:

The Experts Zone, a presentation of lacopropriété.info, offers  subjects as diverse as the speakers who will take to its stage. Many types of conferences, touching on various subjects and aimed at different audiences, will be offered during the Show. Visitors are invited to come and chat with Saskia Huot, Ginette Gervais, Hugo Girard, Danny St-Pierre, Emmanuel Bilodeau, Vanessa Sicotte and Manon Leblanc. They will be at Montreal’s National Home Show to inspire visitors with their passion and their renovation know-how. For more information and to look up the conference schedule click here.

A Thinking Habitat Mini-chalet decorated live! The tiny-house space is one of the star attractions of this year’s Show. Canal Vie’s Escouade Déco Top Chrono team, with Anne Casabonne and Erik Maillé, will decorate a Thinking Habitat Mini-chalet in 3 hours on March 5th, live, before the visitors’ eyes.

The Hockey Lounge, presented by Deck To/Go in collaboration with Sleeman, will broadcast hockey games. BBQ Québec’s Max Lavoie will give his Grill 101 class, so “Become a Grill Master” and have a taste of his succulent grilled creations at the BAR-B-CUE terrace! The Hockey Lounge is the perfect place to relax or have a drink before you resume your visit. Come and watch the games of Montrealers’ favorite hockey team in this space during the Show. It will also be the perfect time to take advantage of the discounts offered to hockey fans on the 8th and 10th of March, as of 5 p.m.

For more information about various activities, opening hours and tickets, visit The Montreal National Home Show's website.

All photos by Nadia Slejskova.
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