6 reasons to exhibit at SIVAL
Angers, a benchmark destination
Angers, capital of plants...
Angers has been the benchmark destination for the plant industry for two centuries. The city remains unrivalled in terms of production, training and research for Sectors plants:
- 5,000 plant-related jobs in the Angers Loire Métropole region
- No. 1 French training center for the plant industry (3,000 students)
- No. 1 national research center for specialized plants (450 experts)
- Angers, France's 1st green city (top of the Green Cities Observatory ranking since 2014 and again in 2024).
...and business destination par excellence
Angers is an accessible city located 1 h 30 from Paris. It's an attractive city, ranked as France's top green city and a great place to live. It's also a city on the move and connected, thanks to an ecosystem at the cutting edge of innovation. Last but not least, it boasts a unique offering in terms of hosting major events.
Angers, headquarters of VEGEPOLYS VALLEY, a plant-based competitiveness cluster
VEGEPOLYS VALLEY is a major player and partner of SIVAL. This international cluster is firmly rooted in 4 regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bretagne, Centre-Val Loire and Pays de Loire: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bretagne, Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire. Its aim is to unite players across the entire plant value chain, from upstream to downstream.
It federates over 600 members of the sector plant industry around 7 axes of innovation for more competitive, higher-quality agriculture that respects the environment and health.
Angers, an area of excellence for plant production
Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, Angers is a destination of excellence for plant production. Thanks to its favorable climate, rich soils and historical expertise, the Angers region is a veritable hub of innovation and plant performance.
The Anjou region boasts a dense network of companies, cooperatives and professional organizations dedicated to plant production. This synergy between economic and scientific players creates an environment conducive to development and excellence. The presence of VEGEPOLYS VALLEY, the world's leading plant industry cluster, testifies to the region's commitment to innovation and agronomic research.
Angers is also a city that looks to the future of production. By organizing major events such as SIVAL, Angers has established itself as a nerve center for trends and innovations in the plant sector.
Seeds
Angers, world-class scientific expertise with all its professional, technical and control bodies. A reference in production with its major seed groups.
Vegetable crops
The Grand Ouest, France's leading vegetable producer, has made SIVAL the benchmark trade show for vegetable growers. Come and meet producers from all over France and Europe.
Viticulture
The Loire Valley is France's 3rd-largest vineyard in terms of production, and is showing good results. Come and conquer new prospects.
Arboriculture
The West is France's2nd largest arboricultural region and a leader in cider production. French and international arboriculturists come to SIVAL.
Horticulture
Angers, capital of France's leading horticultural and nursery region, with 25% of European hydrangea production.
Seeds
Angers, world-class scientific expertise with all its professional, technical and control bodies. A reference in production with its major seed groups.
Vegetable crops
The Grand Ouest, France's leading vegetable producer, has made SIVAL the benchmark trade show for vegetable growers. Come and meet producers from all over France and Europe.
Viticulture
The Loire Valley is France's 3rd-largest vineyard in terms of production, and is showing good results. Come and conquer new prospects.
Arboriculture
The West is France's2nd largest arboricultural region and a leader in cider production. French and international arboriculturists come to SIVAL.
Horticulture
Angers, capital of France's leading horticultural and nursery region, with 25% of European hydrangea production.
