Why exhibit in the ‘Cheese’ world?
The beating heart of the Cheese and Dairy Products Show
Combining traditional expertise and gourmet innovations, the Cheese section brings together the artisans, refiners, cooperatives and brands that shape the rich heritage of dairy and cheese. A true showcase of flavours and terroirs, it highlights the eight families of cheeses, from fresh cheeses to pressed cheeses, from goat's cheeses to blue cheeses, and celebrates the diversity of textures, aromas and origins.
Explore this space for exchange and discovery, where French and international professionals meet; producers, distributors, importers, restaurateurs, delicatessens and taste influencers.
The French cheese market: between tradition and renewal
A symbol of French taste, cheese remains a safe haven and a source of pleasure in everyday eating. Each French person consumes an average of 26.5 kg of cheese per year, representing 860,000 tonnes sold at retail for a value of €10.2 billion*.
French turnover for dairy products was estimated at more than €27 billion in France in 2024**. France thus remains one of the world's leading producers and consumers, with more than 1,200 varieties listed, including 46 PDOs and 7 PGIs.
Consumers, who are more attracted to natural products, are looking for local, traceable products with a strong taste identity, while players in the sector are innovating in terms of formats, ripening and uses.
The French industry is based on a dense network of producers and processors: around 30,000 milk producers, 1,400 cheese producers and more than 200 private processors.
This network is the strength of the French model: an industry where artisans, SMEs, cooperatives and large groups coexist, united by a passion for the product and the transmission of know-how.
Are you a French or international cheese producer? Reserve your stand for the 2026 edition.
*Source : https://bigmedia.bpifrance.fr/news/le-secteur-du-fromage-francais-en-5-chiffres
**Source : Statista
The global cheese market
In 2024, the global cheese market was estimated at $191 billion and is expected to reach $199 billion in 2025. The market is expected to exceed $283 billion by 2032.
Europe dominates the market and accounted for 49% of the market share in 2023, followed by the United States, with an estimated market that could reach $63 billion by 2032.
In Germany and the United Kingdom, interest in organic and natural cheeses is supporting the regional trend towards healthier dairy consumption.
In India, Japan, Singapore and China: growing demand for Western-style foods and functional dairy products is driving cheese consumption and product diversification.
In Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay: growth in local cheese production is helping to offset high import costs, thereby expanding consumer access to affordable cheese products.
In the Middle East and Africa: the market is growing rapidly thanks to the trend towards healthy snacks and strong demand for cheese-based snacks among millennials.
Why exhibit in the Cheese universe?
- Meet the right buyers: cheese makers, restaurateurs, distributors, importers and taste influencers from France and abroad.
- Promote your PDO and PGI expertise to a demanding and passionate professional audience.
- Present your new products and innovations: ripening techniques, recipes, formats, flavour combinations.
- Enjoy enhanced visibility: communications on the website, our social networks, partnerships, direct marketing, press relations, etc. The show does everything possible to attract visitors.
- Take part in the ‘Coups de Cœur’ competition: a unique opportunity to present a signature product, impress the professional jury and benefit from media coverage.
- Take advantage of international exposure: the Cheese and Dairy Products Show attracts buyers from all over the world who are keen to discover the latest trends and products of excellence: Dicke Food Makes Fun Gmbh (Germany), Bills Farm Foodservice (Australia), Super Mercado Zona Sul (Brazil), Formaje (Denmark), World's Best Cheeses (United States), Whole Foods Market (Canada), Sainsburys (United Kingdom), Essalunga (Italy), Quesarium (Spain), Alpage (Japan), etc.
They already trust us
Several iconic cheese makers have already confirmed their attendance for the 2026 edition: Agour, Alimentias, Arvaniti, Bizerba France, Brazzale, Carles, Chimay, Compagnie Fermière Rothschild, Dongé, Etalmobil, Ferme Georgelet, Fermiers Basco Béarnais, Fromageries Arnaud, Fruitière d’Arbusigny, Igor, Isigny Sainte-Mère, Lebhar, Lincet, Maison Bordier, Marcel Charrade, Marcel Petite, Onetik, Paccard Joseph, Papiers A. Paviot, Tradifoods, Treur Kaas, Sainte Godeleine, Sogebul, Snowdonia, Spielhofer, Vernières Frères, Wyke Farms.
Join the heart of taste
Exhibit your exceptional cheeses at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show and connect with a passionate professional network. Showcase your products, promote your PDO and PGI labels, and share your story with the players who bring the industry to life.
Become an exhibitor and showcase your expertise in France and internationally.