Foreign Direct Investment

Southern Idaho Courts European Investors at SIAL Paris 2026

Twin Falls – October 19, 2026 -- A Southern Idaho delegation is at SIAL Paris 2026 seeking European investment and export deals for a region where agribusiness generates 48% of economic output and more than 42% of jobs are directly or indirectly tied to the industry.

The Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) organized the mission. It aims to attract European capital, widen export channels for Idaho food producers and build partnerships in food manufacturing and agricultural technology. SIAL Paris runs October 17–21 and is expected to draw about 8,000 exhibitors and 295,000 industry professionals.