WHY EXHIBIT IN THE NON-FOOD WORLD?
The non-food world: the art of enhancing fine foods with elegance and gifts
At the heart of fine foods, the non-food sector— encompassing tableware products, gifts, and decoration—plays a crucial role in enriching the customer experience and affirming the identity of a point of sale. Offer visitors refined accessories, unique items and gift ideas that add aesthetic appeal, style and personality to their shops. Gourmet Selection brings together a passionate and discerning audience of professionals seeking new products to enhance their non-food offerings.
Showcase your creations and collections! Our visitors are looking for tableware products, gifts and decorative items to complement their offering and differentiate themselves at the point of sale. Non-food products represent a real opportunity for you to meet growing market demand and stand out.
The global tableware market
The tableware market, estimated at $51.7 billion in 2024, is expected to reach $83.4 billion by 2035. Over this period, it is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.9%. In 2024, this sector had already generated a turnover of $49.3 billion.
(Source: Future Market Insights)
Tableware: French expertise with high-added value
The tableware sector encompasses a wide range of products for both the general public and professionals, including crockery, glassware, cutlery, table linen, kitchen utensils and cookware. In 2023, French production amounted to approximately £1.7 billion.
French manufacturers hold a leading position in Europe, driven by a high-end product range. They excel particularly in tableware and crystal glassware, with sales of over €750 million, but also in cookware and tableware, especially the famous Limoges porcelain. Nearly half of this production is exported, thanks to iconic brands and internationally recognised expertise.
After an estimated 2% decline in activity in 2024, the sector is expected to begin a rebound in 2025, with moderate growth of 0.5% in turnover.
(source: Xerfi)
A seasonal advantage the 2026 Food Marketing Calendar
Alongside the non-food sector, enhance your marketing strategy with the 2026 Food Marketing Calendar provided by Gourmet Selection. This calendar highlights holidays, seasonal events, and special occasions. Whether promoting original gifts for Valentine’s Day, offering a carefully curated gift selection for Father’s Day, or showcasing your table decorations in line with major seasonal events, the calendar helps you plan your marketing campaigns, animate your point of sale, and coordinate your communication materials (newsletters, social media, website…) consistently throughout the year.
2 good reasons to exhibit in the non-food sector
- A booming sector
Tableware, decorative items, gifts: these are areas that professionals love to use to enhance their shelves and attract customers, and create memorable dining experiences..
- Visibility and premium positioning
Benefit from dedicated spaces, events and showcasing of your wide range of new products to a qualified audience. L'Epicerie de Gourmet allows you to display your products on a shelf or display stand.
The B2B marketplace Ankorstore, a partner of the show, welcomed three exhibitors from the Tableware sector in 2025:
- Bini, reusable cutlery and container kits
- Maison Vivaraise, home linen
- Groupe Ecodis – Ah! Table!
They will be exhibiting in 2026, why not you?
Könitz Porcelain
This German brand has been producing fine porcelain since 1909, with a range of cups, mugs and teapots designed to last, and suitable for microwave and dishwasher use.
Easy Life
This Italian brand designs and distributes themed tableware collections, homeware and gift ideas, with nearly 25 new collections launched each year.
Join a show where tableware and gifts come together to enhance the world of fine food.