At Importaco Nuts, we are proud to announce that we will once again participate in the upcoming 2024 edition of the SIAL Exhibition, which will take place in Paris from October 19 to 23. This event, celebrating its 60th anniversary, has established itself as one of the most important global exhibitions in the agri-food sector, bringing together professionals, experts, and manufacturers in a unique space to discuss the latest global trends.

The SIAL exhibition: 60 years of innovation in the food industry

For six decades, the SIAL Exhibition has been the stage where innovations defining the future of food are presented.

In 2024, the event will be bigger than ever, with 11 pavilions for 10 sectors of the food industry and a total of more than 7,500 exhibitors, 285,000 participating professionals, and over 400,000 products and innovations presented.

For this notable edition, the exhibition presents a special programme consisting of:

• SIAL Insights: An event that will discuss the 3 major trends confirming the central place of food in our lives: feeling, connecting, and caring. Additionally, a report will be presented on consumer expectations, trends in food innovation, and trends in out-of-home catering and retail on a global scale.

This project is the result of synergy between the Food 360TM study, conducted by Kantar every two years for SIAL, the Global Innovation Barometer conducted by ProtéinesXTC, and the study of consumer trends and out-of-home catering conducted by Circana.

• SIAL Sabor: A space for flavour experimentation with a selection of innovative products

• SIAL Summits: A unique format that goes beyond inspiration and revolutionises the traditional conference experience around key themes and innovative perspectives shaping the industry.

• SIAL for Change: A celebration showcasing the commitment of food companies to a more sustainable future.

• SIAL Jobs: A space to connect companies and talent within the agri-food industry.

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Importaco Nuts: quality and sustainability in nuts

We at Importaco are currently the largest distributor of nuts in Europe, with 17 production centres in 8 countries, supplying our products to a total of 48 countries through a customer base across various channels.

At SIAL 2024, through our B2B brand Itac Professional, we will present our latest innovations, such as various custom formulations in pastes and creams for the food industry or defatted peanut powder, as well as different processed forms of almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts, and a prominent space for Iberian almonds with their distinctive characteristics.

In summary, a wide range of healthy solutions and formats that respond to the current demands of consumers and food manufacturers.

With this, Importaco aims to be a leading preferred supplier in different sectors of the industry, such as:

• Ice cream
• Confectionery and bakery
• Bars and other snacks
• Breakfast cereals
• Dairy and breakfast products

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Additionally, we will present our alliance with DCOOP for the commercialisation of Mediterranean Almonds.

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Where can you find us?

We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 8 (Pulse, grains & fruits) at INC International Nut & Dried Fruit Council, the most influential global platform in the nuts and dried fruits sector. Visit us at Stand D 044 and discover how we continue to innovate to offer products that stand out for their flavour, quality, and sustainability.

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Do you have a new project in your company? Meet with our team of experts at SIAL 2024

Our team has extensive experience in food segments such as frozen food, bakery, cereals, bars, chocolate, among others; moreover, we adapt to the most demanding technical requirements, bringing our more than 80 years of experience to each new project where it’s necessary to formulate with nuts or any of their derivatives.

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Furthermore, we have specialist teams across the entire value chain, ensuring maximum traceability from field to customer. This process includes specialised facilities or factories, notably one especially focused on peanuts and their industrialised products and pastes; the «peanut free» almond factory; and our hazelnut factory, led by Besana, a company recently incorporated into the Importaco Group.

Come and discover our extensive catalogue of innovative products processed in certified factories, which respond to the most demanding needs of industry and retail. We look forward to seeing you!