WHY EXHIBIT IN THE BEVERAGES SECTOR?
Here, producers of spirits, wines, innovative soft drinks, fermented beverages, and non-alcoholic drinks meet buyers seeking uniqueness, naturalness, flavour, and heritage. Driven by evolving consumer demand and consumer preference, the beverage companies exhibiting in this sector showcase creations that blend tradition with innovation.
A global market in transition: focus on the beverage market size
The global beverage market is a fertile ground for innovation, driven by renewed expectations around taste, health, and experience. Alcoholic beverages, although stable in volume, remain the primary segment of the sector with sales exceeding $1.4 trillion, supported by premiumisation and innovation. At the same time, non-alcoholic beverages — worth over $1 trillion — are emerging as a key area of innovation, with redesigned soft drinks, infused waters, and functional beverages accounting for over 30% of product launches. More discreet but strategic, the hot drinks market ($222 billion) is also evolving, driven by the rise of specialty coffees, wellness teas, and convenient and eco-friendly formats.
(Sources: SIAL Paris, Mordor Intelligence, Mintel, Statista, CAGR.)
Beverages in France: towards more selective consumption
The French alcoholic beverage industry: market sizes and trends
Over the past two decades, alcohol consumption per capita has fallen by 23% in volume, mainly due to prevention initiatives and a significant decline in wine sales. Despite this context, spirits have remained relatively stable, supported by premium ranges and more occasional consumption. In 2023, the unfavourable economic climate weighed heavily on the sector: sales of wine, champagne, and spirits declined, with volume decreases of up to 7%, and even slight price inflation failed to halt the decline in the overall market value.
(Source: Xerfi)
The French wine market was worth €7.2 billion in 2022. In 2022, France had more than 2,000 wineries, each offering between 150 and 200 different wines.
(Source: SOWINE/DYNATA, Barometer 2024)
Non-alcoholic beverages: high standards, creativity, and the quest for premium quality
The non-alcoholic beverage market in France is valued at over €10 billion and is diversifying with more natural and premium products. Iced teas, which are growing strongly (+13%), as well as organic fruit juices and flavoured waters, are driving this trend. Even energy drinks, with natural and organic versions, are now attracting health-conscious consumers, drawn by their health benefits.
(Source: SIAL Paris)
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Hot beverages: a French market upgrading
The consumption of hot beverages is declining in volume, particularly among younger generations; however the market is growing in value due to product upgrades.
(Source: Kantar Worldpanel)
Speciality coffee, bean formats, and organic products are driving growth. Tea and herbal tea consumption is booming: two out of three French people say they drink tea, and one in two drink herbal tea. This consumption is driven by committed brands and expectations around well-being and products made in France.
(Source: SIAL Paris)
Why exhibit in the beverages sector at Gourmet Selection?
- A 100% fine food focused exhibition
Your expertise won't get lost in the bottle: it will be showcased at a B2B trade show designed to attract distributors from specialised channels (delicatessens, wine merchants, hotels, restaurants, concept stores, etc.).
- 85% of visitors are satisfied with the quality of the offer
According to the 2025 visitor survey, visitors indicated that they were primarily interested in the following product categories in the beverages sector:
- Tea, coffee, and herbal teas: 40%
- Non-alcoholic beverages: 29%
- Alcoholic beverages (excluding wines and spirits): 14%
- Spirits: 10%
- Wine: 8%
- Buyers ready to reference you
Distributors, retailers, and wholesalers all come to source high-value-added beverages that stand out for their taste, story and consistency with current expectations (clean label, low alcohol content, origin, eco-responsibility, etc.).
- A showcase for innovation
The show highlights new products through the Best Of contest and L'Épicerie de Gourmet, our ephemeral shop, which is very popular among visitors.
Alain Milliat's Yuzu
Alcohol-free Elderflower by Giffard
The Gift Box of 8 bouquets of flowers and plants for infusion
At Gourmet Selection, drinks are celebrated in all their diversity!
They will be exhibitors in 2026, how about you?
- Alcoholic beverages - wines, spirits and beers: Le Comptoir de Messénie, Catrice Gourmet, Kribean Cocktails, Deux Béliers, Maison Bocquet, Giffard, Smoos Spirits...
- Non-alcoholic beverages: Cocktailito, Divin Nolow, Monin, Sissy Juice, Jardins, Terres Normandes, Elixia Limonade, Oh Gourmand, Lupicia, My Bubble Tea
- Hot drinks: Comptoir Francais Du Thé, Nature Expression, Le Comptoir d'Herboristerie, Kawira, Le Cafeier, Terre d'Oc, Comptoirs Jeanne d'Arc, Lagrange Infusions Thé Cafés, L'infuseur, Wright Tea, ...
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