Britain will be the sixth largest participant when over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 90 countries go to the SIAL international food exhibition in Paris this weekend. The UK representation will include 102 suppliers of food and drink, 42 of them "first-timers" at the French fair. The Paris organisers predicted the show would attract a record attendance. Many buyers will cross the Channel for the event, joining over 130,000 visitors from around the world. Full report next issue. {{NEWS }}