Top Buyers Programme – An exclusive access to Gourmet Selection
Why join the Top Buyers Programme?
Gourmet Selection is the must‑attend trade show for fine foods, bringing together artisans, producers, distributors, delicatessens, and hospitality professionals in an environment dedicated to exceptional products. Over two days, more than 360 exhibitors and 5,350 professional visitors gather to discover, share, and get inspired by a unique selection that highlights quality, authenticity, and indulgence.
The Top Buyers Program gives you access to a premium experience designed to optimise your visit: targeted meetings with exhibitors, personalised services, and high‑level networking. By joining this program, you will become part of the international community of decision‑makers in the fine food sector and benefit from exclusive advantages.
Your exclusive benefits
Before the show
- Access to a designated point of contact to assist you throughout your entire participation.
- Early-bird access to the trade show news, such as our trend reports, the Best Of competition results and announcements of our exhibitors' new products.
- Targeted meeting appointments scheduled with the use of our Business Meetings programme.
During the show
- Free Top Buyers badge, valid for the two days of the Gourmet Selection trade show.
- Free additional access to the Cheese and Dairy trade show, the leading trade show dedicated to cheese and dairy products.
- Reserved access to the Business Lounge for your breaks and meetings.
- Personalised itinerary recommendations at the show based on your interests and searches.
- Premium services: concierge, luggage storage, cloakroom.
After the show
- Opportunity to join The SIAL Society, the international buyers’ club of the SIAL network, with VIP access to 11 trade shows around the world (conditions apply).
Who is eligible?
- Professionals in the fine food sector Speciality retail, import-export, foodservice, and hospitality.
- Key decision-makers and buyers Such as CEOs, store managers, purchasing managers, buyers or category managers.
Interested in becoming a Top Buyer?
Please fill out our online application form, indicating your purchasing intentions and your job title. Our team will review each profile and respond to you promptly. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance onto the programme.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
FAQ
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How are the Business Meetings organised?Once you have received your Top Buyers badge, you will be able to access (starting in early March) our dedicated match making platform. First you will complete your profile, and then from mid-April you will be able to consult with relevant exhibitors and schedule your meetings for tradeshow.
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Can I bring along a colleague?You of course can come along with your colleagues. But we cannot guarantee that they will be accepted onto the Top Buyers program. However, they are more than welcome to come visit the tradeshow and meet with the exhibitors.
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Where can I find the list of all the exhibitors?The list of the 2027 exhibitors will be available soon.
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When will I hear back concerning the results of my application?As soon as you receive confirmation from us about your acceptance onto the Top Buyers programme, you will also receive a unique link that will allow you to obtain your Top Buyers badge. This badge is personal and cannot be given/transferred to anyone else.