Fi Europe 2026

Fi Europe is the world’s leading event dedicated to food ingredients and the epicenter of food innovation. The event brings together key industry players and the latest innovations. Here’s an overview of what to expect for the 2026 edition:

• More than 27,000 professional visitors expected (decision-makers, buyers, and R&D professionals);
• Over 1,650 exhibitors representing more than 135 countries;
• More than 30 hours of inspiring content and conferences covering industry trends, technologies, and strategies;
• 3 intensive days of business networking in the heart of Europe.

Two participation options are offered under the Québec pavilion:

1. Individual Booth Exhibitor Package:

• 2 shelves;
• 1 counter;
• 1 meeting table with 3 chairs;
• 1 waste bin;
• Basic electricity;
• Event coordination and on-site support provided by a Groupe Export representative.

Pricing

• 9 sq. m corner booth: $10,500*
• 7 sq. m corner booth: $8,000*

2. Trade Mission Package

Pricing and details will follow shortly.

* Subject to approval
Activities are subject to approval by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (2026–2028) and by Agri-Marketing under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2026–2028). If funding for the activity is denied, you will be responsible for reimbursing up to $6,000 per 7 sq m, and the subsidy for additional setup costs will be limited to 50%.

Given the positive partnership between Groupe Export and the governments, the risk of funding rejection is minimal.

Reimbursement of a flat-rate travel allowance of $1,900 per person, up to a maximum of two allowances per company. 

• To be eligible for a flat-rate travel reimbursement, the company must provide proof of travel (e.g.: invoice for a plane, train, or bus ticket including the full itinerary, or a gas receipt near the destination) AND proof of accommodation (e.g.: official hotel or Airbnb invoice).
• To obtain two flat-rate travel reimbursements, the same proofs listed above must be submitted for each reimbursement.

→ If the two participants share the same means of transportation (e.g.: carpooling), two separate transportation proofs will be required, showing either the company name or the traveler’s name (e.g.: two invoices).

→ If the two participants share the same accommodation, two separate accommodation proofs will be required (e.g.: two hotel invoices).

• An additional flat-rate amount of $500 will be granted if your company is located in one of the following regions AND the departure also takes place from that region: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, or Nord-du-Québec.

Financial assistance covering 75%* of the additional costs related to your booth setup and the shipment of samples (consolidated with Groupe Export), up to a maximum of $6,000 of eligible expenses per company.

Groupe Export reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents.

By registering for this event, you agree to complete and return the activity report that will be sent to you. You will have 60 days following the event to return the completed report; otherwise, you may be required to reimburse the subsidies received for this activity. The compiled data will be used solely to assess the economic impact of this activity.

Cancellation Policy

Groupe Export Agri-Food is a non-profit organization (NPO) that manages export assistance programs from the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

As a manager of government programs, Groupe Export has established a general policy to be followed when participating in a trade show. Details are as follows:

• When a company representative completes the participation/registration form for a trade show, this document automatically constitutes a contract between Groupe Export and the company.
• Within five days of registration, the company must pay 50% of the participation fees. These fees can be paid by cheque, bank transfer, or credit card by contacting Groupe Export’s accounting department at 450‑649‑6266. Direct deposits are preferred.
• The remaining 50% of the participation fees are due 60 days prior to the event date.
• Failure to comply with this policy may result in Groupe Export cancelling the company’s participation.

In case of cancellation by the company:

• If the company or Groupe Export finds a replacement, the company will be reimbursed 100% minus an administration fee of $200, once the replacement has paid the required amount.
• If no replacement is found, the company must assume the full amount it committed to by contract.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the person responsible for the trade show, whose name appears on the participation form.

This policy was approved by the Board of Directors of Groupe Export Agri-Food on February 14, 2008.

Eligibility for Participants

To qualify as a participant, the company must:

• Meet all provincial subsidy eligibility criteria applicable to this activity;
• Hold a licence number from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) or demonstrate that such a licence is not required for their type of business.

Groupe Export reserves the right to refuse any registration for this activity.