Bellavita Expo - The Italian Food & Wine Trade Show 2027
Event Date
March 7–9, 2027
Location
Toronto, ON
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryBellavita Expo - The Italian Food & Wine Trade Show is the leading B2B event in Canada dedicated to authentic Italian food and beverage. Bellavita, in partnership with Cibus and TuttoFood, showcases the best of Italian enogastronomy in an exclusive area within the World Pavilion at the RC Show (Restaurants Canada Show), Canada's largest trade show dedicated to the F&B sector. The 2027 edition — the eighth in Toronto — runs 7-9 March 2027.
The show is built for trade professionals rather than the general public. As Canada's largest trade show dedicated to the F&B sector, it welcomes over 25,000 Ho.Re.Ca. and Foodservice professionals from across North America. Attendees typically include importers, distributors, retail buyers, restaurateurs, chefs, hoteliers and specialty food operators looking to source new products and grow Italian and Mediterranean ranges.
For exhibitors, Bellavita offers a direct route into the North American market alongside curated Italian producers. It is positioned as the leading trade event outside Italy promoting the finest Italian food and beverages to thousands of buyers, alongside educational content including the latest trends, masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs and debates, making it a strong platform for both discovery and dealmaking.
Show Highlights
- Curated Italian pavilion: A dedicated area within the RC Show's World Pavilion spotlighting premium Italian and Mediterranean food and wine.
- Strategic partnerships: Presented in collaboration with Cibus and TuttoFood Milano, spotlighting the finest Italian and Mediterranean food and beverage offerings.
- Educational programming: Educational content including the latest trends, masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs and debates.
- Broad product range: Categories span wine and spirits, cheese and dairy, cured meats, oils, pasta, confectionery, coffee and more.
- Access to a major host show: Co-located with RC Show, giving exhibitors exposure to the wider Canadian foodservice and hospitality trade.
Attendance
Bellavita Toronto is hosted within the RC Show. As Canada's largest trade show dedicated to the F&B sector, it welcomes over 25,000 Ho.Re.Ca. and Foodservice professionals from across North America. The audience is predominantly trade — importers, distributors, retail buyers, restaurateurs, chefs and hospitality operators. Between 2023 and 2024, over 1,200 Italian companies took part in Bellavita events around the world.
Registration
Exhibitors can express interest through the "Book a Stand/Sponsor" form on the official Bellavita Toronto event page, providing name, company, email and phone to be contacted by the organizer. Visitors attend via the RC Show, within which the Bellavita pavilion is located; registration to visit is handled through the official Bellavita and RC Show channels. Prospective attendees and exhibitors can also subscribe to the Bellavita newsletter to receive updates specific to the Toronto event.
History
Bellavita Expo operates a portfolio of B2B Italian food and beverage trade shows around the world. Bellavita Expo organises the leading B2B event for promoting Italian Food & Beverage in the world across strategic annual locations including London, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Riga, Parma, Chicago, Miami and Toronto. Since its inception, the fair has developed into one of the most important events for Italian food producers and exporters to present their products to an international audience of professional visitors from the catering, retail and wholesale sectors, and over the years it has become more international. The 2027 event in Toronto is the eighth edition, held 7-9 March 2027 in partnership with Cibus and TuttoFood within the RC Show.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Bellavita Expo Toronto 2027 taking place?
The eighth edition of Bellavita Expo Toronto runs from 7 to 9 March 2027. It is held at The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, in the Greater Toronto Area near Toronto Pearson International Airport.
What is Bellavita Expo Toronto?
It is a B2B trade show dedicated to Italian food and wine, staged in partnership with Cibus and TuttoFood within the World Pavilion at the RC Show (Restaurants Canada Show), Canada's largest trade show for the food and beverage sector.
Who should attend Bellavita Expo Toronto?
The show is aimed at trade professionals, including importers, distributors, retail buyers, restaurateurs, chefs and hospitality operators. As part of the RC Show it draws over 25,000 Ho.Re.Ca. and Foodservice professionals from across North America.
How do I register or book a stand?
Exhibitors can submit the "Book a Stand/Sponsor" form on the official Bellavita Toronto event page to be contacted by the organizer. Visitors attend through the RC Show, within which the Bellavita pavilion is located, and can subscribe to the Bellavita newsletter for Toronto updates.
Is parking available and how do I get to the venue?
The International Centre offers complimentary onsite parking for over 5,000 vehicles, plus EV charging. It is about 3 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, adjacent to the Malton GO Train Station, and roughly 20 minutes from downtown Toronto by highway, with taxis and rideshare readily available.
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