From 7 to 9 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the Cheese and Dairy Products Show will bring together the entire dairy and cheese industry. At the same time, on 7 and 8 June 2026, the Gourmet Selection trade show will be held in Pavilion 7.2. This concurrent event is a key part of your visit, immediately broadening the scope of your analysis and action.

Your badge for the Cheese and Dairy Products Show will give you access to the Gourmet Selection trade show. This configuration will make your visit more coherent and encourage a comprehensive approach to the products on offer.

 

A strategic meeting rooted in consumer trends

The coincidence of the Cheese and Dairy Products Show and Gourmet Selection is not limited to a logistical coexistence. It responds to a sectoral logic: bringing together two worlds closely linked by usage and the construction of the offering. This configuration will also encourage the multiplication of key contacts: producers, refiners, manufacturers, specialised distributors and professional organisations will be brought together on the same site. Inter-sector exchanges will become more fluid and may lead to concrete collaborations.

On the consumer side, indicators confirm the strength and potential of the delicatessen market. According to the Xerfi study ‘The distribution of delicatessen products by 2026’ – 2024, while 70% of French people still associate these products with special occasions, this perception is now a real lever for value creation. Quality has become a key criterion: 61% of French people consider nutritional balance and product quality to be essential, while 90% favour French delicatessen products, a sign of a strong attachment to origin, expertise and authenticity. These figures show a positive trend: delicatessen products align perfectly with consumers’ growing expectations for higher quality, richer product experiences, and more thoughtful consumption. This creates real opportunities to broaden usage and expand the product offering.

These indicators confirm the structural strength of the sector and the relevance of a strategic alliance with the cheese industry, which is itself positioned in high value-added segments.

By holding both shows on the same dates and at the same venue, we will bring together stakeholders from the cheese, dairy, fine foods and quality foods sectors. This joint setup will provide a coherent and complementary platform for all industry players.

This combination thus becomes a structuring lever for analysing the market, developing your offering and strengthening the relevance of your commercial strategy.

 

Take a broader view of the sector and its environment

The Cheese and Dairy Products Show offers a comprehensive overview of the market, composed of French and international cheeses, dairy specialities, accompanying products, materials and equipment, professional organisations and services. With 300 exhibitors from 15 countries, 40% of whom are international, it is a representative showcase of national and international dynamics.

Exposants et visiteurs discutants sur un stand au salon Gourmet Selection
The simultaneous holding of the Gourmet Selection trade show broadens this vision to include the world of fine foods and quality products. Cheeses and dairy products are no longer viewed to be on their own; they are now showcased within their full commercial ecosystem, alongside honey, condiments, jams, crackers, speciality breads and wines.

This complementarity offers a cross-sectional view of the market. It provides a better understanding of uses, product combinations and consumer expectations in terms of overall experience.

 

Discover comprehensive and consistent offerings

For cheese and dairy retailers, specialised retailers, and catering buyers, the simultaneous events will facilitate the creation of combined offerings. A mature cheese can be paired with a delicatessen product identified at the Gourmet Selection trade show. A platter can be complemented by a selection of dry or sweet products. Point-of-sale promotions can be based on combinations identified at both shows.

This cross-promotional approach will encourage additional sales in-store. It also enhances the perceived value of dairy products by integrating them into a broader offering.

The proximity of the two trade shows will facilitate exchanges between professionals from related sectors. It will encourage strategic thinking about product range, presentation and differentiation at the point of sale.

Among the exhibitors present at this year's Gourmet Selection trade show, you will find: Muroise et compagnie, Maison Lucie, La cour d'Orgères, and Evootrade.

Optimise your visit

In a context where the time spent at trade shows is optimised, the coincidence of the two events will represent a concrete organisational advantage. In a single trip, you will be able to deepen your knowledge of cheese while exploring complementary products from the delicatessen sector.

This cross-disciplinary approach will also enable you to anticipate trends in the world of fine foods through events and conferences organised as part of Gourmet Selection, including the Best Of Contest, The Best French Fine Food Retailer competition, the Expert’s Agora and l’Épicerie de Gourmet. Combined with the innovations spotted at the Cheese and Dairy Products Fair, these events will fuel a comprehensive reflection on the range and positioning of products.
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