Grocery Innovations Canada 2026
Discover What’s Next in Grocery
Meet suppliers, explore new products and connect with grocery decision-makers from across Canada.
GIC 2025 at a Glance
Canada’s Grocery Industry, All in One Place
Key event results and audience insights from the GIC 2026 brochure.
See Who Attends GIC
Audience Insights
Meet the People Influencing Grocery Decisions
GIC brings together owners, executives, category managers, buyers and retail teams from independent grocers, national chains and specialty formats.
Retail Attendance by Business Type
Independent / Franchised Grocery51%
Supermarket Chains34%
Deli / Specialty / Bakery6%
Warehouse Club / Mass6%
Convenience / Variety / Drug3%
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Growth in new exhibitors year over year
Fresh suppliers and emerging brands continue to expand the range of products and ideas represented at GIC.
0Canadian and local exhibitors
The show combines a strong Canadian supplier presence with international products, specialty offerings and global brands.
Categories Across the GIC Show Floor
Ethnic FoodsOperationsFinancial ServicesPoint of SaleFood ServicePrepared MealsFreshPrivate LabelAI & TechnologyCentre of StoreFrozen FoodsProduceBaked GoodsDairy & DeliGeneral MerchandiseSecurity SystemsBar CodingDisplay CasesHome DeliveryStore DesignBeauty CareEnvironmental ServicesMeat & SeafoodTransportationBeer, Wine & CiderEquipmentNatural ProductsWaste Management
Choose Your GIC Experience
Come to Discover. Come to Grow.
Whether you attend or exhibit, GIC creates opportunities to build relationships and move your business forward.
Attend GIC
Find What’s Next for Your Business
Discover products, meet suppliers, join networking events and hear the ideas shaping grocery’s future.
- Trade show discovery
- New Product Showcase
- Conference sessions
- Category Connect
- Networking receptions
- Awards at GIC
Exhibit at GIC
Put Your Brand in Front of Grocery
Meet retailers, introduce new products and create opportunities with decision-makers from across the industry.
- Buyer and retailer access
- Lead generation
- New Product Showcase
- Category Connect meetings
- Pavilion opportunities
- Sponsorship visibility
Experience More at GIC
Products, Ideas, Meetings and Recognition
Explore the programmes and destinations that make GIC more than a trade show.
Conference & Speakers
Hear fresh perspectives from grocery leaders, innovators and experts.
Explore the programme →Category Connect
Focused, pre-scheduled retailer-supplier meetings designed to create meaningful next steps.
Learn about meetings →New Product Showcase
Explore new launches, emerging brands and grocery innovation in one destination.
Visit the showcase →Top 10 in Grocery
Discover the standout products selected by the 2026 Top 10 jury.
Explore Top 10 →Awards at GIC
Celebrate retail, merchandising, product and exhibit excellence.
Explore the awards →The GIC Trade Show
Find products, technology, equipment and services from across grocery.
View the floor plan →Explore the Show Floor
Featured Pavilions
Discover emerging companies, regional producers, international products and sustainable solutions.
First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion
Meet new companies and emerging brands making their GIC debut.
Sustainability Central Pavilion
Explore solutions supporting a more sustainable grocery industry.
Ontario Pavilion
Connect with Ontario producers, manufacturers and homegrown innovation.
Italian Pavilion
Discover authentic Italian food, beverage and specialty products.
Schedule at a Glance
Three Days of Grocery Connections
Begin with meetings and networking on Monday, then experience two full days of conference programming and trade show discovery.
Monday · October 26
Meet & Connect
- CFIG Annual General MeetingMorning · Open to registered attendees
- Category Connect12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. · Advance registration
- Opening Reception5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. · All registered attendees
Tuesday · October 27
Discover & Celebrate
- Morning Conference7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. · Full Delegate Pass
- GIC Trade Show11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Master Merchandiser Awards4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. · Open to attendees
Wednesday · October 28
Learn & Recognize
- Conference & Workshops7:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. · Full Delegate Pass
- GIC Trade Show11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- IGYA Reception & Gala Dinner5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. · Registration required
Make the Most of Your Visit
Start Planning Your GIC Experience
Review the latest exhibitor information, explore the floor plan and prepare your travel before arriving at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Why Grocery Leaders Attend
Hear It From the Industry
Retailers and grocery leaders share how GIC creates opportunities for discovery, relationships and business growth.
Sofia Thompson
On the value of GIC and GSF for industry ideas, relationships and growth.
Amanda Moore
On the power of bringing grocery professionals together for connection, insight and opportunity.
Rick Rabba
On why attending GIC matters for independent grocers and the broader grocery community.
October 27–28, 2026
Be Part of Grocery’s Biggest Gathering
Whether you are looking for new products, new partners or new opportunities, GIC brings the industry together in one place.