U.S.Visitor
Why Visit SIAL Canada 2012?
SIAL Canada is North America's premier food industry event. It is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to set yourself apart from the competition as you learn about innovative ideas and breaking trends in food retail and foodservice!
At SIAL Canada, you will:
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Make contact with nearly 600 businesses from Canada and around the world and develop new business relationships.
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Learn about local, regional and national products from a variety of countries, all under one roof.
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Keep up with the latest industry developments by visiting the Trends & Innovations area where you'll find tomorrow's hottest products.
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Investigate the world’s best olive oils and coffees through the Olive d’Or and Coffee Cup competitions
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Browse new product lines organized by type: Organic, Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free, Fair Trade and Private Labels.
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Deepen your knowledge through our program of cutting-edge educational sessions.
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Participate in culinary workshops and demonstrations in The Cuisine where you'll learn the latest hands-on skills, design techniques and industry innovations.
Traveling to Montreal
Coming by train?
The AMTRAK Adirondack train route travels daily from New York City, through the Hudson Valley, into Montreal. The train has service from New York’s Penn Station to Montreal’s Gare Centrale Station. For more information on schedules and tickets, visit the AMTRAK website by following this link.
The AMTRAK Adirondack train route travels daily from New York City, through the Hudson Valley, into Montreal. The train has service from New York’s Penn Station to Montreal’s Gare Centrale Station. For more information on schedules and tickets, visit the AMTRAK website by following this link.
Coming by bus?
Visitors coming from across New York may make use of the Trailways New York bus service into Montreal. For more information on routes and schedules, visit the Trailways of New York website by following this link.
Visitors coming from Boston may make use of the Greyhound bus service to Montreal. For more information on the route and schedules, visit the Greyhound website by following this link.
Visitors coming from across New York may make use of the Trailways New York bus service into Montreal. For more information on routes and schedules, visit the Trailways of New York website by following this link.
Visitors coming from Boston may make use of the Greyhound bus service to Montreal. For more information on the route and schedules, visit the Greyhound website by following this link.
Driving?
For visitors who plan on driving to Montreal, you can view US/Canada border wait times listed on the Canada Border Services website by following this link.
For visitors who plan on driving to Montreal, you can view US/Canada border wait times listed on the Canada Border Services website by following this link.
Travel from other U.S. cities
There are direct flights from Montréal-Trudeau airport to more than 24 US destinations. To view cities served and flight times, follow this link.
There are direct flights from Montréal-Trudeau airport to more than 24 US destinations. To view cities served and flight times, follow this link.
Passport Requirement for U.S. Citizens.
AIRTRAVEL
ALLPERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
ALLPERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
ALLPERSONS traveling by land or sea outside the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid document to enter or re-enter the United States.
ALLPERSONS traveling by land or sea outside the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid document to enter or re-enter the United States.
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
For more information, click HERE.
Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
For more information, click HERE.
What to do in Montreal:
Product Importing Information
To leaan about doing business with Canada and how to import Canadian products in the U.S., click HERE.
To leaan about doing business with Canada and how to import Canadian products in the U.S., click HERE.
Call for U.S. Food & Beverage Manufacturers
If your company produces food or beverage products, SIAL Canada 2012 provides several opportunities for you to gain exposure at the show:
If your company produces food or beverage products, SIAL Canada 2012 provides several opportunities for you to gain exposure at the show:
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Contact
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Holding a booth
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USDA-Endorsed USA Pavilion
Link to USA Pav. brochure |
USA- Kelly Wheatley or Eric Halsten
Tel: 704.365.0041 KellyW@ImexManagement.com EricH@ImexManagement.com |
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Entering your olive oil product for an award
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Olive d’Or 2011 International Olive Oil Awards (link to Olive d’or page on website)
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Entering your coffee for an award
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Coffee Cup 2011
International Coffee Contest(link to Coffee cup page on website) |
U.S.Partner Organizations
SIAL Canada 2012 is officially endorsed by the USDA and supported by a host of U.S. trade associations and publications:
SIAL Canada on the Road
Come and see SIAL Canada representatives exhibiting in these upcoming U.S. conventions and expositions:
December 6, 2011
Food Export Program – title TBC
CapitalPlaza at Montpelier
Montpelier, VT
March 11-13, 2012
New EnglandFood Show 2012
Boston Convention Center
Boston, MA
June 10-12, 2012
IDDBA’s Dairy-Deli-Bake 2012
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
SIALCanada in the News
Grocery Headquarters – July 1, 2011 – Breakout Products from SIAL
The Gourmet Retailer – May 20, 2011 – Honibe Named 2011 Canada Brand Business Award Winner at SIAL Canada 2011
The Gourmet Retailer – May 20, 2011 – Honibe Named 2011 Canada Brand Business Award Winner at SIAL Canada 2011
Questions?
For questions regarding information found on this page or other information on visiting from the U.S., contact SIAL U.S. Representative, Imex Management in Charlotte, NC:
Rebecca Long
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 704.365.0041
Toll-free: 866-381-0884
Email: RebeccaL@ImexManagement.com
Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 704.365.0041
Toll-free: 866-381-0884
Email: RebeccaL@ImexManagement.com
