Created in 2005, the Natexpo Awards single out the most innovative, useful, practical and original products launched on the market during the year.
In 2021, more than 300 new products – a record! – were submitted to the jury, in 8 categories of the Awards Competition : fresh products, sweet grocery products, savory grocery products, beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics and hygiene products, household and personal products and services and, equipment for retail and brands.
The Natexpo Awards judges
The judges assess the products on the criteria of innovation, consumer benefits and their main performances. The essential organic certification and products’ retail prices were also taken into consideration. All the products were tasted or tried out by the judges.
Members of the jury :
• Mirabelle BELLOIR / Journalist, LSA
• Olivier COSTIL / Managing Editor, Monde du Bio Gourmet
• Noé CHENEVARD / Vice-president of CNJE (Junior-enterprise National Confederation)
• Anne DUPUY / Eco-friendly and organic fashion specialist
• Camille HAREL / Journalist, LSA
• Angélique HOULBERT / Journalist, France 5
• Laure JEANDEMANGE / Managing Editor, Les Nouvelles Esthétiques
• Antoine LEMAIRE / Managing Editor, Biolinéaires
• Isabelle MARTINET / Journalist, France 2
• Philippe MILLET / Journalist, Actif’s Magazine – Nutriform’Magazine
• Christine RIVRY-FOURNIER / Managing Editor, BIOFIL
2021 Winners
Fresh Products
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Gold Award Bell pepper and paprika Skyr Apéro Skyr Apéro is the first spread with the “Nutriscore A” rating, allowing people to look after their health on social occasions with peace of mind and without making any compromises! Booth I130 | Silver Award Lemon verbena hydrolat goat’s milk yoghurt Made in Vendée, this original yoghurt combines the delicateness of goat’s milk, the subtle tastes of essential oil hydrolat and the powerful tang of lemon coulis. Booth S71 |
Savoury Grocery Products
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Gold Award Small mountain trout in sunflower oil and with wild Madagascar pepper Both gourmet and eco-friendly, this preserve with wild pepper seasoning offers an original taste experience between the finesse of the flesh, the balance of flavours and a long-lasting taste. Booth F62 | Silver Award Black garlic caviar Black garlic caviar with organic olive oil, set off with a pinch of salt. A gourmet product, perfect for canapes or to give an edge to your favourite recipes. Stimulates the immune system and slows down cellular ageing. 100% organic garlic, grown and processed in the Drôme department. Certified vegan and gluten free. Booth R91 |
Sweet Grocery Products
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Gold Award Organic and fair trade coconut whipping cream Wake up your taste buds, add a bit of vim and fun to your savoury or sweet dishes: Base Organic Food coconut whipping cream is a real alternative to ordinary whipped cream! Booth M101 | Silver Award Organic oil-free hazelnut flour A delicious flour to use as a plant protein to enhance your dishes and lower their glycaemic index. Perfect for low-carb and gluten-free cooking. Booth G’129 |
Beverages
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Gold Award Yuzu cucumber Unaju A barely sweetened juice with a lot of taste. The technological process of infusion helps to retain the freshness of the fruits and plants while offering a long use-by date. Booth R89 | Silver Award Maté – Pop caramel With an intense and sweet flavour, this caramel creation is a delightful treat. Take advantage of the benefits of maté while enjoying the flavour of a sweet. Booth G’123 |
Dietary Supplements
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Gold Award Pur’Biotic, fermented sparkling juice with 98.2% Aloe Vera Pur’biotic, the first organic sparkling juice to combine raw aloe vera and ferments, gives a boost to intestinal microbiota. Refreshing and beneficial bubbles to protect your health. Booth J20 | Silver Award Jolie Nuit sur mes deux Oreilles Jolie Nuit (Pretty Night) is a night-time ritual to help children sleep from age 3 upwards. Organic and with low sugar content, it is convenient thanks to its spray, and 100% made in France. Booth D50 |
Cosmetics and Hygiene
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Gold Award The organic calendula cream The organic calendula cream, enriched with probiotics, helps hydrate, calm and nourish the most fragile skins, such as tattooed or atopic (eczema-affected) skins. Booth C120 | Silver Award White oyster shell dry shampoo powder PERLUCINE shampoo is a powder and minimalist formula made with white oyster shells. It is economical, go-anywhere and fun, all in a refillable and 100% recyclable container. Booth H11 |
Household and Personal Products and Services
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Gold Award Famille (presque) Zéro Déchet, Ze Jeu A family game to discover, in an entertaining way, all the best tips and good practices for a (nearly) zero-waste household. 250 ideas to progress from idea to reality and wave your waste goodbye! Booth I54 | Silver Award Magnetic soap dish, made in France Press the capsule into your soap bar or solid shampoo, fix the magnetic suction pad onto a smooth surface and save your soap by keeping it dry all the time. Booth M48 |
Services and Equipment for Retail and Brands
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Gold Award Offre Zéro: Bag in Box upcycling programme Jean Bouteille eradicates the last item of packaging in the shop by recovering bag-in-box pouches and offering them a second life! They have already started the collection phase in the aim of turning full circle! Booth J70 | Silver Award Compostable CAPSIT capsule, for domestic use CAPSIT is the first compact and connected machine that enables professionals to pack their coffee in capsules automatically, in the shop. Booth K69 |
