On 7 and 8 June 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Pavilion 7.2, the Gourmet Selection trade show will bring together professionals from the fine food and quality products sector. At the same time, the Cheese and Dairy Products Show will be held from 7 to 9 June 2026, also at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Pavilion 7.1. This simultaneous event creates a strong sectoral dynamic, where the worlds of fine foods and cheese and dairy products come together.
Your ticket will give you access to the Gourmet Selection trade show and will also allow you to access the Cheese and Dairy Products Show. This is an opportunity to enrich your visit, structure complementary offers and develop additional, consistent sales, as well as gaining broader view of the range and trends.

A broader view of the products and trends

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The aim of this alliance between the Cheese and Dairy Products Show and the Gourmet Selection exhibition is shared: to support professionals in developing their range, taking into account new expectations in terms of quality, authenticity and experience. By bringing together fine foods and the cheese industry at the same venue and on the same dates, Gourmet Selection affirms its central role in structuring a comprehensive offering.

The show is not limited to presenting products; it allows visitors to consider complete assortments, identify commercial synergies and enhance perceived value at the point of sale. This complementarity between delicatessen products and cheese is based on particularly solid market fundamentals.

In France, cheese remains a staple consumer product: 81% of French people eat it at least once a week and 46% daily. According to Bpi France, the average annual consumption of cheese is 26.5 kg per capita, making France one of the world's leading consumer countries.In economic terms, the cheese market represented more than 10 billion euros in turnover in 2023, including 2.59 billion euros for cheeses with an official quality label.

These indicators confirm the strategic importance of the category, both in terms of purchase frequency and value generated. For a grocer, integrating or strengthening a cheese offering is therefore a logical economic move, in line with strong structural demand and the move upmarket for products with a strong identity.

The overlap between the cheese and fine food sectors thus reflects a convergence that is already visible in consumer practices and in the dynamics of specialised retail.

In France, many brands illustrate this trend:

La Grande Épicerie de Paris has created a dedicated cheese section as part of its customer journey, in line with its wine, premium grocery and delicatessen offerings.

Maison Plisson is also developing a cheese counter directly linked to its selection of artisan breads, condiments and fresh produce, reinforcing a holistic approach to taste and producer sourcing.

L'Épicerie Générale includes farmhouse and artisan cheeses in an assortment combining local products and natural wines. These models show that cheese is becoming a lever of attractiveness and differentiation for delicatessens, even when the selection is small. This combination presents an operational opportunity: it will enable you to develop your offering, structure gourmet agreements, optimise your purchasing and align your strategy with a logic of sustainable complementarity between cheeses, dairy products and delicatessen products.

Two complementary worlds serving a comprehensive offering

Gourmet Selection is a strategic event for all professionals looking for high-quality delicatessen products that offer value and meet current consumer expectations. Honey, jams, condiments, crackers, savoury biscuits, wines, exceptional products: the range on display allows you to build complete worlds around taste and experience. In this context, the joint event with the Cheese and Dairy Products Show makes perfect sense.

Cheese and dairy products are a natural extension of fine foods. For a retailer, the challenge is no longer just about offering a product, but about showcasing combinations and suggesting relevant pairings. An artisan jam can enhance a fresh cheese, making it more attractive and enjoyable to eat.

These product combinations, identified at Gourmet Selection, increase the average basket size while reinforcing the consistency of the point of sale. Among the exhibitors you will find at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show are: Agour, La Fromagerie Moléson, La Ferme de Plantimay, Alimentias, Sheridans Cheesemongers, Lytras Dairy and Wyke Farms. You will discover both national and international offerings!

Develop structured additional sales

The simultaneous presence of the Cheese and Dairy Products Show offers a comprehensive overview of products to combine. With 300 exhibitors from 15 countries, 40% of whom are international, this show is a broad showcase for dairy and cheese expertise. By moving between the two shows, you can compare flavour profiles, identify complementary products and put together ready-to-launch packaged offers.
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This cross-disciplinary approach will also enable you to anticipate trends. The events and conferences organised as part of the Cheese and Dairy Products Show, such as the Coups de Cœur Contest, the Lyre d'Or, the Grilled Cheese Challenge and the Expert’s Agora, will provide you with concrete insights into changes in consumer behaviour.

Optimise your time and expand your network

With a busy professional schedule, holding events simultaneously is a lever for efficiency. In a single trip, you can source delicatessen products, identify complementary cheeses and dairy products, meet passionate producers and make new contacts.

Gourmet Selection is thus positioned as a strategic anchor point.

From this show, you can naturally expand your scope to the Cheese and Dairy Products Show to complete your research. Moving between the two spaces encourages exchanges between related professions and stimulates the creation of partnerships.

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