Top Canadian Food & Beverage Industry Conferences 2026

Food and beverage conferences and trade-shows are a great opportunity to meet with suppliers, retailers and other brands to better understand the landscape of the industry. Start here to help plan your 2026 strategy.

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by Crew
December 17, 2025

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Canada's food and beverage industry is incredibly diverse. From sustainable fisheries and plant-based producers on the west coast, to extensive farmland, agriculture, and flavours in the Eastern provinces.

We’ve scoured the web, reviewed comments, and browsed social media posts in an effort to round-up what we think are some of the best food conferences, expos, and trade shows in Canada.

Food & Beverage Events in 2026


CHFA NOW Vancouver

February 20-22, 2026
Vancouver, BC

Where Natural, Organic & Wellness CPG Meet. CHFA NOW (Natural, Organic, Wellness) is on a mission to get more healthy living products into the hands of more Canadians, and we want our events to reflect all the great products that Canadians are looking for as part of their healthy lifestyle.

Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert (Healthy Eating and Green Living Expo)

March 20-22, 2026
Montreal, QC

Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert's mission is to raise awareness of the importance of the quality of our food and our lifestyle on health and the environment through the presence of exhibitors from the sectors of healthy food, organic agriculture, ecological alternatives, ecology, cosmetics, fitness, as well as therapeutic products and services.

Grocery & Specialty Food West

April 21-22, 2026
Vancouver, BC

The GSF Show brings together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, and build relationships within the grocery industry. This is the stage where top brands showcase the latest products, services, and trends shaping the future of food and retail. Meet industry leaders, discover groundbreaking solutions, and build meaningful connections with partners driving change.

CPMA Convention & Trade Show

April 29-30, 2026
Montreal, QC

The largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, the CPMA (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada. Our show regularly attracts key decision-makers and customers from all segments of the fresh produce supply chain. Participants include industry executives, category managers, government representatives, and countless other notable staff who are involved in the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable sector.

SIAL Canada

Apr 29-May 1, 2026
Montreal, QB

SIAL Canada is committed to igniting innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends. This empowers them to enhance and maintain their competitive edge. Thousands of companies have already recognized this fact: SIAL Canada has served as their annual catalyst for over two decades. Its meticulous sector-specific approach addresses the unique requirements of the retail, food service, and food processing sectors.

Bakery Showcase Trade Show & Conference

May 3-4, 2026
Toronto, ON

Bakery Showcase 2026 is the event to see, touch & taste the newest products from baking ingredients (flours, mixes, cake decorations, yeast etc.) baking equipment (ovens, mixers, sheeters, processing machines, packaging machines etc.) Join thousands of industry professionals from bakeries (retail, wholesale, commercial, in-store), grocery, pizzerias, restaurants and food-service outlets at Canada’s ONLY Business-to-Business Baking event!

From The Ground Up

May 6-7, 2026
Vancouver, BC

Started in 2019, Good to Grow’s annual From the Ground Up Trade Show is the only 100% B.C. trade show connecting our local brands to multiple market channel buyers.

This industry-only 100% B.C. local trade show connects B.C. food and beverage brands at all stages to buyers, distributors, brokers, chefs, media, and other food industry supporters. A showcase to support the incredible processors, producers, and food landscape right here in B.C.

Food & Beverage Ontario

May 27, 2026
Toronto, ON

The food and beverage market is big business in Ontario, generating over 40 billion annually. FBO’s annual conference is a chance for leaders and entrepreneurs to learn about changes in their industry and meet other movers and shakers. Join for timely conversations, unmatched networking, and speakers who bring sharp, real-world perspectives on the issues shaping Ontario’s processors and their partners.

CHFA NOW Toronto

September 25-27, 2026
Toronto, ON
CHFA NOW is the number one source for new products and education for retailers who are doing business in Canada. If your store sells natural health products, organics, specialty foods, health & beauty, sports nutrition and/or nutraceuticals, this is your one-stop shopping experience. Everyone working in retail — from owners to managers to buyers — will benefit from the opportunity to see, touch, taste and compare thousands of products. Take advantage of discounted show pricing on your favourite products, receive special incentive programs from the exhibitors and make connections you won’t find anywhere else.

Grocery Innovations Canada

October 27-28, 2026
Toronto, ON

From thousands of innovations, to dedicated meetings between suppliers and retailers, there are numerous opportunities to engage and network with all business facets of the grocery trade. Suppliers showcase your brand, product or company at our exhibition that showcases everything front end to back end including technology, equipment, SMEs, packaging, consumables, food and beverage, and more!


Have you been to one of these conferences? What did you think? Did we miss an event or is information out-dated? Let us know!

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