From reinvented local products to cosmopolitan recipes, savoury foods are now one of the most fruitful areas for food innovation.
Rare oils, inspired condiments, creative spreads, artisanal sauces, crackers with character, gourmet preserves and plant-based alternatives: this sector appeals to shoppers looking for savoury and high quality products with a story to tell, a sense of place and delicious inspiration.
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World map illustrated with colorful spices representing the flavors of different countries.

Savoury around the world: a gourmet showcase

The global savoury grocery market is vast and structured around several product families: seasonings, dressings, oils, spices, canned goods, cereal products and pulses. Consumer preferences vary greatly depending on the region: in Asia, rice remains a staple food, with China and India leading the way as the world's largest consumers, while pasta dominates in countries such as Italy, Tunisia and Greece. Driven by strong competition, this sector is characterised by its vitality, marked by regular product launches, premium positioning and a constant search for inspired flavors and originality to appeal to an increasingly curious public.
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The French savoury market

In 2024, France had more than 9,800 delicatessens, generating around €3 billion in turnover. The sector is highly diversified in terms of formats and positioning, ranging from small independent shops to big names such as La Grande Épicerie and Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet. Faced with a downturn in activity since 2022, the sector has to deal with pressure from tourism, purchasing power and increased competition, particularly from food courts, local artisans and digital retailers.

(Source: Xerfi)

In 2025, the French savoury grocery market will show moderate but sustained market growth, with sales of €19.8 billion, up 1.5% in value and 0.6% in volume. This growth is driven by dynamic categories such as seasonings, condiments, ready meals, soups and sauces, which are recording growth of over 3% in value. Savory snacks market size is also expanding, with aperitif products like, , aperitif cheeses and fresh olives, also continue to appeal to consumers.

(Sources: LSA Conso and SIAL Paris)

French aperitif board with blue cheese, grapes, honey, olives, red wine and lavender on a linen cloth.

The rise of natural ingredients and clean label products also reflects changing consumer expectations around transparency and health.

What are the 10 trends in French grocery stores in 2026? Spotlight on savoury groceries with trends such as ‘Food diversity, the new health equation’, ‘New trends in dairy’ and ‘New frontiers for gourmet food’. Download our trend report now (written in French)!

Why exhibit in the savoury sector at Gourmet Selection?

  • Savoury accounted for 48% of exhibitors in 2025

Refined condiments, local products, recipes from around the world and plant-based natural ingredients-base innovations: your products will find their natural place here, facing an audience of professionals looking for authentic and delicious flavours, that align with today’s clean label and healthier option trends..

  • Buyers actively on the lookout

Delicatessens, specialist distributors, food professionals, hoteliers... They all come to source high quality fine food and savoury products that will enhance their shelves or fine food corners, in line with current consumer demand and expectations.

85% of visitors are satisfied with the quality of the products available

According to the 2025 visitor survey, visitors said they were looking for the following product categories in the savoury sector:

  • Savoury products: 60%
  • Condiments: 46%
  • Preserves: 33%
  • Cold meats and cured meats: 25%
  • Snacking: 14%
  • Others (fish, molluscs and shellfish, eggs and dairy products, etc): 19%

 

  • Appetising showcase for your new products

The show offers several events to highlight your innovations: the Best Of contest and L'Épicerie de Gourmet (temporary shop) to showcase your products and promote your brand

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Jar of Old Bones Chilli Co. smoked and spiced pepper marmalade on a white background.

Chili Co. s' smoked and spicy pepper marmalade

is a must-have Texan product, ideal for accompanying barbecued ribs or cheese.
Three small Bray au lin cheeses on a straw mat, one of them sliced, with golden seeds in the background.

Bray au Lin from Fromagerie de la Chapelle Saint-Jean

made with milk enriched with fresh cream, has a creamy texture and a paste dotted with flax seeds with roasted cereal flavours.
Grilled chistorra skewers by Embutidos Hortanco, displayed against a black background.

Chistorra d'Embutidos Hortanco

a speciality of the Navarre and Basque Country regions, is a semi-dried, spicy sausage made with pork, salt, pepper and paprika.
Jar of puntarelle alla crudaiola from La Terra di Puglia, with a golden Best in Show 2021 award.

Puntarelle alla Crudaiola

in oil is a variety of chicory typical of Puglia, offering a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter flavour.
Bottle of extra virgin olive oil infused with chilli, garlic and pepper, on a white background.

Extra virgin olive oil infused with chilli, garlic and peppers

from Llàgrimes del Canigó, from Alt Empordà in Spain, is distinguished by its slow infusion over three months, enriching its aromas with spices and vegetables.

They will be exhibiting in 2026, how about you?

  • Cold cuts and cured meats: Cherky Foods, Rosa Dell'angelo, Ibéricos Guillen, Salumifcio Pedrazzoli SPA, AOP Jabugo, Catrice Gourmet, Beher, Truffle Experts Fruits de la Terra, Maison Chillet, Berman Ibericos, Maison Huchin, Les terrines du Morvan...
  • Condiments (vinegar, mustard, etc.): The Mill & Mortar trading company, Agrimperiale SPA, Dalcyno, Domaine Jolibois, Ad Olivetum, Re.Garum, Moutarderie Fallot, Giusti Vinaigre balsamique de Modène, La plantation, Mate Olive oil, Alziari, Les sels de Gruissan, Salins du midi, Chiki Bam, Simapa, L'atelier du sel... 
  • Preserves: Fratelli Belotti SRL, Comtesse du Barry, Evootrade - Espana Gourmet, Conserverie St Christophe, Produits des récoltes, La falaise qui rougit, Maison Bouillon, Conserverie la Belle-Iloise, Foiegood The Alternative, Maison DV, Le Perle des Dieux, Le sentier des Bergers, Courtoisies, Anchois Desclaux 1903 Collioure, Conserverie Sillon, La Quercynoise, Secrets de Famille, Castaing, La Fabrique du Rougier...
  • Fish, molluscs and shellfish: Fausto Sea Artisans, Maison Martegale, Conserverie de l'Ile d'Yeu, Côte Sauvage Collection, Etablissements JC David, ... 
  • Fine food products: Le Comptoir & Co, Espagne Iberique, Ciao Gusto, Plaza Del Sol, Esprit Provence, Valette Gastronomie, Delices de Saint Orens, Terroir du Japon, SAS Ferme de Coquerel, ATS Donnaperna Alberto, Terradiva Azienda Agricola Biologica, Zaporeak Distribution, Uhhmami, Savor & Sens, OKS Delica Inc, Plantin, Danish Agriculture & Food Council, Kenz, Rustichella D'Abruzzo SPA, GPW - Le goût du sud, Indoka, Raoul Gey, ...

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