Attendance increased 34% last year.
 
The demand from this new population segment is projected to reach $15 billion within the next decade.
 
No other event in Canada gives foodservice and retail buyers such a focused look at new ethnic, specialty and organic products. They are there to talk, taste and buy what you’re selling. The Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo combined with All Things Organic™ delivers buyers who are there to compare, learn about products and ultimately make decisions about how they will spend their budgets for the coming year.
 
  • The visible minority population in Canada is projected to be 8.5 million by 2017.
  • Ethnic foods make up 12% of all retail foods in Canada and the market is growing 5% annually.
  • Toronto is home to 41% of Canada's immigrant population and is the second-largest food
    manufacturing cluster in North America.
  • Consumption of Kosher foods is currently supported by approximately 350 thousand Jewish consumers; Halal will be supported by an estimated 1.2 million Muslims by 2010.
 

“This exhibition provides Canadian industry with an excellent platform from which to showcase their new, high-quality and innovative ethnic, specialty and organic food products, as well as take note of key industry developments.”

– excerpt from Key Industry Trends Report, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
 

“We launched our products at the Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo in Toronto and received the attention of some of the most prestigious retailers and foodservice companies in Canada, such as Loblaws, Sobeys and Marriott Hotels.”

– Chris Lianga, Proprietor & Co-owner, On the Side Inc.