Good reasons to visit the Show
As a professional
The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie is THE place to understand the evolution of a rapidly changing sector. By coming as a professional, you will join an international community bringing together the big names in chocolate and pastry, as well as cocoa producers, suppliers and innovative companies.
It is an opportunity to expand your network, discover new products on the market and find inspiration for your creations and your business.
All sectors of the industry are represented: from cocoa beans to chocolate bars, including equipment, ingredients, packaging and distribution. This diversity makes the Salon a unique and comprehensive showcase, allowing you to source your raw materials, identify new suppliers and explore solutions tailored to your needs.
Tomorrow's trends at the Salon du Chocolat
Beyond the show itself, Actus Sucrées offers a selection of articles and analyses to keep you up to date with developments in the sector throughout the year.
You will find reports on sustainable cocoa, innovations in production and processing, and new consumer expectations in terms of quality, transparency and social responsibility.
The pastry of tomorrow is also revealed: cake design, bean-to-bar, chocolate snacks, new textures and gourmet combinations. So many ideas to inspire your creations and help you stand out in a rapidly changing market.
Finally, profiles of artisan chocolatiers and pastry chefs allow you to virtually meet the people who are driving the profession forward and who will be present at the show.
The BtoB Village
At the heart of the event, the BtoB Village is the real professional hub. Designed as a place for special meetings, it allows you to make appointments, chat in the lounge area specially designed to facilitate your discussions and continue your exchanges in a friendly setting.
Your visit will be punctuated by events dedicated to professionals. Conferences and round tables offer an informed view of the current challenges facing the industry: sustainable cocoa, fair trade, technological innovations and the transmission of know-how.
The Les Éclats du Chocolat competition highlights the talent and creativity of artisans (awards ceremony on 2 November), while the Maison du Père Noël offers a spectacular exhibition of Christmas logs, a source of inspiration for your end-of-year window displays.
Finally, immersive workshops and exclusive demonstrations will allow you to enjoy a unique sensory and educational experience, working closely with renowned chefs and chocolatiers.
Exhibitors from around the world
Every year, the Show brings together hundreds of exhibitors from across the value chain. Major companies rub shoulders with passionate artisans, cocoa producers from countries of origin meet ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers, distributors and innovative brands.
To help you prepare for your visit, the exhibitor catalogue allows you to identify the brands and partners present and target your meetings according to your priorities. This saves you time on site and optimises your opportunities.
