Distribution remains the key to the dynamism of the organic market, with growth of 24% in 2019. Today, there are more than 3,000 specialized organic sales outlets in France, with an average of 3,92 openings per week. Mass distribution is not to be outdone, with growth in its organic sector of 18,3%.[1] This dynamism is revealed in the aisles, which are constantly reinventing themselves to make organic products accessible and meet increasingly demanding consumer demand. Natexpo has a sector dedicated to Services and equipment for the store and brands, to offer project leaders all the keys to follow trends in terms of organic store layout, and to successfully open them.
Listening to project leaders, many experts were present at Natexpo to present their innovative processes for store design and organization.
Wooden tree supports stores with advice on layouts and offers them personalized furniture in wood and metal. Also stage your projects thanks to the expertise of Vidal Agencement and interactive panels Atawa, which make it possible to provide customers with information and content live. The know-how of Deltabags supports all sectors with its eco-responsible and recyclable packaging solutions. Values shared by Milhe & Avons which offers custom-made, biodegradable and recyclable bags and packaging.
Today, the big trend is bulk shopping, which is now making its way into all distribution channels, but not just any old way! To meet the growing demand from consumers looking for simplicity in their purchases, both specialist stores and large hypermarkets are adapting. Bulk Experts study each bulk sales project to offer their innovations in this area. Bulk & Co provides packaging for each type of product sold in bulk and optimizes the store layout: glassware, furniture, bins and silos or stainless steel tanks, while Vrac'Innov specializes in bulk liquid distribution solutions. For businesses that want to go further in zero waste, Vracoop et Smartvrac are reinventing bulk purchasing by developing a solution that allows you to know the weight and amount of your purchase in real time.
In the fresh produce section, conservation is optimized thanks to ARECO and its tailor-made solutions.
On the logistics side, Zero Waste helps distributors manage their unsold items to reduce food waste and optimize their profitability. Infologic offers management software specialized in the food and cosmetics industries to manage the entire production chain. Green village helps distributors and purchasing centers reduce waste of fruits and vegetables and other variable weight products.
IPCube develops the cardboard pallet: much lighter, stronger and more economical than the usual wooden pallet, to facilitate logistics for suppliers. Cartoneo also relies on this material to offer tailor-made packaging and POS solutions. In the field of packaging, FB Solutions optimizes workstations for greater productivity and ergonomics.
Cold Stock has the Ecocert label and offers its logistics and storage services for fresh produce in the heart of Charolais, to keep goods available to customers and even ensure delivery!
Looking for a wholesaler in France? Oxa-Food Market will be your partner for your purchases. A springboard for young organic brands and with a very varied offer, Aventure Bio positions itself as a reference for organic and committed wholesalers.
Find the latest trends in organic distribution and store layout on www.circuits-bio.com.
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[1] Source: Biolinears