My diary at SIAL.

SIAL 2025!

As someone passionate about both food and packaging, I discovered some truly remarkable products and designs from around the world.

After three days at SIAL — without needing to worry about packing a lunch 😉 — I thoroughly enjoyed the food, the people, and the incredible conversation.
As someone passionate about both food and packaging, I discovered some truly remarkable products and designs from around the world, including:

- Canadian dry cheese that’s shelf-stable and perfect for on-the-go snacking
- A rich onion balsamic chutney from the UK that left a lasting impression
- Ready-to-eat chicken from Korea in retort packaging with a 12-month shelf life
- Asian tea packed in a folding carton that looks like a poetry book
- Greek pickled olives with postage-stamp-inspired labels
- Single-serve olive oil packs — convenient and mess-free
- Sriracha hot sauce in a squeeze tube designed to get every last drop
- Canadian soft cheese paired with apple juice or maple syrup — an unexpectedly delightful combo
- And a new innovation from Quebec: a carrot cake sandwich — creative, fun, and full of potential

The packaging was as captivating as the flavors — with vibrant colors, thoughtful structures, and storytelling-inspired designs.
It was also a pleasure to reconnect with brands from Germany, Italy, Turkey, France, Greek, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
I arrived at the show hungry, and left perfectly full.
Follow me for my next post on the exciting sustainability trends in food packaging I spotted at SIAL 2025!