Changing seasons without losing its identity: that was the challenge facing Gourmet Selection. Mission accomplished. On 7 and 8 June 2026, 5,500 professionals attended this first summer edition, boosted by an unprecedented co-location with the Cheese and Dairy Products Show. A new format that encouraged interaction between both shows and that therefore led to a wealth of discoveries.

The winning combination of fine food and cheese

With 5,500 professionals, 270 exhibitors, 360 represented brands, and 50% new exhibitors, this first summer edition highlights Gourmet Selection’s strong momentum. Held alongside the Cheese and Dairy Products Show, which attracted 7,600 professionals, Gourmet Selection reached a broader audience, with many visitors taking the opportunity to attend both shows. Gourmet Selection also confirms a growing appeal among international professionals, with 22% of visitors coming from 72 countries – double the
number recorded in 2024. The show also enjoyed strong visibility, reaching a total of 5.13 million people across all its social media channels.*

The fine food sector is constantly reinventing itself, driven by entrepreneurs, expertise and products that matter. This edition perfectly illustrated this, whilst the co-location with the Cheese and Dairy Products Show opened up new perspectives and fostered excellent synergies between the cheese and dairy sectors and the fine food sector

Fernando Medina Zenoff

Exhibition Director

A trade show that uncovers the gems of tomorrow

Beyond the products, Gourmet Selection shines a spotlight on the women, men and companies driving the quality delicatessen
sector forward. This ambition was demonstrated by the launch of the Business Initiatives Award, the first edition that recognised
La Plantation for its committed business model and awarded PureCake the Jurys Favourite award. This drive to showcase talent was evident throughout the show. The Experts Agora sparked discussion on the sector’s key challenges, whilst Sentier des Découvertes and la Place des Comptoires put the spotlight on a new generation of brands. An edition that confirms, more than ever, Gourmet Selection’s mission: to spotlight and bring forward the players who shape the future of fine food.

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