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EDUCATIONAL AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT MISSION
SIAL, Paris
October 17-21, 2010 |
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Dear Exporter:
We are pleased to invite you to participate in an Outgoing Mission to SIAL,
Paris. Held biennially, SIAL is one of the
world’s largest food products exhibition. The event attracts importers and
distributors not only from the European Union but also from the rest of
Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. SIAL 2008 welcomed 5,500
exhibitors from five continents and attracted over 147,500 trade visitors
from 185 countries. Participation in this event is an excellent opportunity
for you to showcase your products or to learn more about the market and
assess opportunities.
CFEA is offering two levels of participation for Canadian companies:
Option 1: Visit the Market
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Learn more about the market |
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Assess opportunities |
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Identify how to meet consumer needs |
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Analyze challenges and opportunities |
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Identify possible market entry strategies |
Option 1 Participation Fee: CDN $900 per participant (includes access to
Canada pavilion lounge) or $650 per participant (without access to Canada
pavilion lounge)
Option 2: Exhibit in the Canada Pavilion as part of the CFEA section (see
Option 2 eligibility below)
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Choose from 2 booth sizes being offered at cost shared prices |
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Benefit from the many advantages of exhibiting within the Canada
Pavilion |
Option 2 Participation Fee: 9m˛ booth - $5,750 or 4.5 m˛ half booth -
$3,200
*Consumer ready products
*Sauces and condiments
*Health and wellness products
*Berries
*Flax, soy, pulses
*Special crops
Option 2 Eligibility: The applicant will ensure that all exhibit materials
and products are manufactured, marked and labelled under the name of a
Canadian firm and have a minimum Canadian content of 50% based on factory
price.
Additional benefits of participating through CFEA:
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Receive cost sharing reimbursement for travel expenses and a per diem to
help cover cost of accommodation, etc. (see details below) |
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Have the flexibility to make flight arrangements that meet your needs |
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Network with other Canadian companies and Embassy / Consulate staff |
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Attend Embassy hosted reception |
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Exhibitors save on booth space and sample shipping costs |
Reimbursement Details:
Upon completion of the program you will be reimbursed as follows: 50% of an
economy class airfare based on a maximum of $1600 ticket, a per diem of CDN $200
per day up to a maximum of 7 days, and up to 50% of the cost of sample
shipments, if budgets allow. A 5% management fee will be deducted from your
reimbursement to help cover CFEA administrative expenses.
We urge you to submit your application and payment early as space is limited and
booth allocation will be determined on a first come, first served basis
according to the order applications and payments are received.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact:
Susan Powell – Tel: (416) 445-3747/1-888-227-8848, Email:
susanp@cfea.com
Rebbecca Powell – Tel: (416) 510-8024 x 2286, Email:
rebbeccap@cfea.com
Program funded in part by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada through the
AgriMarketing program
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