As the leading trade show for fine foods and gourmet products, Gourmet Selection brings together producers, brands and specialist distributors every year. To make the most of your visit, discover the different sections of the fair, its highlights and the events not to be missed.
Published on Mar 23,2026 at 9:00 AM | Updated on Apr 13,2026 at 9:03 AM

Explore the exhibition’s worlds

To help you organise your visit and find your way around the show with ease, Gourmet Selection is structured around several major product themes. As you wander the aisles, you’ll discover a wide variety of offerings ranging from savoury delicatessen items to sweet treats, as well as drinks and gourmet specialities. The savoury food section showcases products with bold flavours: condiments, sauces, artisan preserves, regional specialities and ready-to-use ingredients to enhance everyday recipes.

Over in the sweet treats section, you can discover a wide variety of gourmet creations: artisan chocolates, biscuits, confectionery, pastries and sweet specialities from different regions.

Beverages also play a significant role at the show, with a selection of coffees, teas, herbal teas, artisanal drinks and other premium creations aimed at specialist retailers.

The show also features a non-food section, dedicated to products and items that enhance the in-store experience: tableware, decorative items, gift sets, packaging and presentation accessories. All these elements enable grocers to showcase their products and create a strong identity within their retail outlets.

Finally, the services section brings together the solutions and partners that support the development of specialist retailers: logistics solutions, digital tools, distribution services, professional platforms and packaging solutions. This section enables professionals to discover new ways to optimise the management and performance of their grocery business.

 

Discover the trends shaping the market

Beyond the products on display, Gourmet Selection also offers a chance to take the pulse of a constantly evolving sector.

The premium grocery market is indeed undergoing rapid transformation, driven by several key trends: the search for authenticity, growing interest in local or artisanal products, and the emergence of new eating habits.

The trade show thus offers a very concrete overview of these developments. Professionals can observe product innovations, as well as the differentiation strategies adopted by brands.

For retailers and distributors, these insights are particularly valuable. They enable them to anticipate consumer expectations and adapt their offerings accordingly.

 

The Experts’ Agora, a space for sharing and inspiration

Among the exhibition’s must-visit areas, the Experts’ Agora takes centre stage.

This hub for meetings and exchanges hosts a series of conferences and discussions on the sector’s key themes. Food retail specialists, entrepreneurs, producers and market experts share their analyses and insights here.

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The topics covered span numerous aspects of the work of quality grocery professionals: changing shopping behaviours, new merchandising strategies, gastronomic trends and the growth of specialist shops.

These sessions allow visitors to take a step back from their business and discover new avenues for development. In a sector where creativity and adaptability play a key role, the Experts’ Agora thus serves as a genuine source of inspiration for professionals.

 

L’Épicerie de Gourmet: a showcase to promote your products

Among the highlights of the exhibition, L’Épicerie de Gourmet is a particularly strategic space for exhibitors. Designed as a genuine delicatessen, this space showcases a selection of products presented in conditions similar to those found in a retail outlet. For exhibitors, it is an opportunity to demonstrate in practice how their products can be integrated into a delicatessen setting and promoted to industry professionals. This setting allows visitors – grocers, buyers or concept stores – to more easily visualise how the products might be marketed.

By highlighting market trends and new products, L’Épicerie de Gourmet thus offers additional visibility to brands and helps to inspire professionals in developing their in-store offerings.

 

Planning your route for an effective visit

With a packed programme and numerous exhibitors, it is advisable to organise your visit in advance to make the most of the two days of the fair.

Identifying the exhibitors you wish to meet, pinpointing the product categories most relevant to your business and consulting the conference programme can save you valuable time on the day. Preparation also helps you structure your visit more effectively and ensures you don’t miss out on important discoveries. However, a touch of improvisation is always welcome. The exhibition aisles often hold surprises, and some of the finest discoveries are made as you wander past a stand.

 

A strategic event for professionals

For players in the specialist food retail sector, Gourmet Selection is much more than just a trade fair.

It is a unique opportunity to meet producers, discover new products, network with other professionals and gauge the trends shaping the sector’s future.

In a market where differentiation and quality have become essential, these encounters and discoveries play a decisive role.

For two days, Paris thus becomes the meeting point for all those who bring the world of quality delicatessen and premium gastronomy to life.

From 7 to 8 June 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Hall 7.2, Gourmet Selection will offer visitors a unique opportunity to explore new gourmet inspirations and prepare for the coming trading seasons.

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