EU stand at the Salon International de l’Agriculture 2026

Join the European Commission at SIA Paris, France’s international agricultural fair, and discover how the EU is shaping a fair, competitive and sustainable food system for all Europeans.

This year, the EU stand puts the spotlight on Generational Renewal, supporting young and new farmers to safeguard Europe’s food production, boost innovation and sustain vibrant rural communities.

What you can discover at the EU stand

Generational Renewal & EU agricultural policy

Learn more about:

• Generational renewal in agriculture
• The current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
• The CAP post-2027 and its place in the next EU budget
• The Vision for Agriculture and Food

EU experts will be on hand throughout the fair to answer your questions and exchange views.

A taste of Europe

Experience Europe’s rich food culture through live demonstrations and tastings:

• Live cooking shows with chef Justine Piluso, featuring European ingredients, with a focus on geographical indications and organic products from across the EU
• EU food tastings in our greenhouse, showcasing more than 70 European products throughout the day

Learn, create and get inspired

Take part in hands-on, interactive workshops organised five times a day, including:

• Cooking with “ugly” fruits and vegetables and creating waste-free dishes
• Discovering the lifecycle of plants and sowing your own seeds
• Pickling techniques and no-food-to-waste recipes
• Protecting pollinators and building your own bee hotel
• Making your own milk-based kefir for a healthy boost

Find out easy to prepare no-food-to-waste recipes with EU chefs on Zero Waste, More Taste!

Share your thoughts: Pause-café/Coffee chats

Sit down with EU representatives over a free cup of coffee and discuss topics such as:

• Support for generational renewal
• Animal health
• The future CAP and EU budget
• Import controls and trade
• How Copernicus satellite data can support farming practices

Take the reusable EU coffee cup home as a souvenir.

Innovation in action

See how the EU puts Copernicus Earth observation data into the hands of farmers to:

• Better understand their fields
• Improve irrigation
• Monitor crop health
• Support more sustainable farming decisions

Special event

Live podcast recording: Food for Europe

• Wednesday, 25 February | 10:00
• A live discussion on the CAP post-2027, recorded directly from the EU stand.
• Title: "Generational renewal and the future of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2027"

Fun for all ages

• Mini-Farm Discovery: Learn where food comes from in a playful, hands-on way
• Colouring corner for children
• Geographical Indications OXO game: Match European products to their countries
• Quizzes on the CAP, GIs, innovation and food waste

Take home the memories

• Photobooth with printed photo souvenir
• 360° video platform: create a short video ready to share on social media

Find out more about EU agriculture and food

• Generational renewal in agriculture
• Geographical indications (PDO, PGI, GI)
• EU Organic Awards
• Food for Europe podcast series
• CAP Strategic Plans in EU countries