The 2025 edition in a few figures

• 5,350 professionals (+17% vs 2024), including 15% from abroad (Belgium, Spain, Italy, Japan, South Korea, etc.)
• 360 exhibitors and 504 brands represented, nearly half of
  which are new exhibitors
• 17 countries represented, from Armenia to Ethiopia, including
  Greece, Japan and Lebanon

Two days filled with inspiration and trends

The Experts’ Agora, the beating heart of the show, hosted numerous conferences and round tables. Discussions focused on the rise of social media as a lever for influence, the boom in
‘better eating’, the role of grocery corners in catering, and best practices for enhancing the appeal and profitability of businesses.

The Place des Comptoirs and Le Sentier des Découvertes showcased emerging brands and bold concepts, confirming the show’s role as a springboard for start-ups.

Excellence recognised by the “Best of” and “Best grocery store in France” competitions

The competitions, which are the highlight of each edition, once again recognised the most promising products and initiatives. The Best Of Competition, chaired by Vincent Ferniot, awarded the following winners from among 180 products tasted:

• Best of the Best: Fleurs de Chocolats – Inflorescence box set of flower pastes
• Jury’s Favourite: La Ferme des 7 Fontaines – Ravioli with young partridge and roasted
• sesame seeds
• Oils & Vinegars: Moulin de la Veyssière – Virgin prune kernel oil
• Seafood: Atelier d’Angresse Fumoi Artisanal – Smoked bluefin tuna loin
• Savoury groceries: Conserverie Sillon – Cassoulet with pork rind sausage and duck wings
• Charcuterie, cured meats & delicatessen: Maison Huchin – Potjevlesch
• Sweet groceries: Cocoripop – Gourmet peanut butter popcorn
• Jams & Honey: Confiture et Compagnie – Smoked Harissa Apricot Jam
• Chocolate: Chocolat Encuentro – Organic Iranian pistachio-filled chocolate bar
• Alcoholic beverages: Maison Bocquet – Thérèse liqueur
• Non-alcoholic beverages: DivinNolow – Alcohol-free Pinot Noir 0.5%
• Hot beverages: Bibo – Le Sarrasin herbal tea
• Condiments: Edmond Fallot – Vintage edition strong Dijon mustard in a tube

New for 2025, an exclusive partnership with allows six winners to be listed and promoted in the prestigious Parisian store during the first quarter of 2026:

• Courtoisie – Vegetable terrines made with green lentils, walnuts and smoked salt
• Conserverie Sillon – Garlic, chilli and sesame condiment
• Eplem – Tarragon kefir
• Lupi Coffee – Dark Lupi Coffee
• Huilerie des 5 Saveurs – Extra virgin hazelnut oil
• Maison Marc – Mustard with gherkins

The competition honoured six grocers:

• Gold Medal – Bottega Bastiano (Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, 37)
• Silver Medal – Halmahera (Le Creusot, 71)
• Bronze Medal – L’Instant Divin (Beaufort-en-Anjou, 49)
• Rural Grocery Prices – Bien & Bon (Geüs-d’Oléron, 64)
• Best Newcomer Award – L’Épicerie d’Émilie (Grignan, 26)
• Jury’s Favourite – Maison Paulette (Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis, 78)

They were there: a word from the exhibitors

“Gourmet Selection gave us a clear picture of the dynamism of the fine food market in France. We felt like we were at the heart of the market, with lots of new contacts and highly qualified discussions. Above all, we realised just how strong the demand for high-quality products is.” Maison laGrange – France

“A human-scale trade show focused on companies striving for excellence. Here, each exhibitor has something truly unique to offer: it’s the ideal place for retailers looking for rare and distinctive products. We present Italian vegetables processed using a modern method that preserves their freshness and flavour — as if they had just been picked — and the interest has been clear: 30 qualified contacts recorded. The size of the trade show is perfect: we don’t get distracted, we focus on the essentials. “ Agrimperiale – Italy

“This edition clearly illustrates how the market has evolved: ten years ago, delicatessens were mainly looking for appetiser recipes; today, there is also interest in sauces and condiments. This is precisely where our Provençal factory excels. The meetings were fruitful, including with foreign distributors (Canada, United Kingdom, Benelux), and our teams were pleasantly surprised by the intensity of the exchanges and the quality of the contacts.” Aix&Terra – France

Save the Date : See you on 7th & 8th June 2026

In 2026, Gourmet Selection is adopting a new calendar to combine expertise: the trade show will be held on , at the same time as the Cheese and Dairy Products Trade Show at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles. This partnership brings together two complementary worlds: fine foods and cheese, promising even more synergies, discoveries and business opportunities for professionals.