At 34, Louis Pinot de Villechenon takes the helm of Synabio. A committed entrepreneur, he co-founded Implicity and the Business Convention for the Climate (CEC). He brings to the organic sector a vision resolutely focused on cooperation, operational efficiency, and innovation. “One thing that struck me upon arriving at Synabio is…”
The Organic Retailers Village: The epicenter of organic commerce at Natexpo
The Distributors' Village, organized by Synadis Bio (National Union of Specialized Distributors of Organic and Dietary Products), is a must-see at the Natexpo trade show for all professionals in the organic specialty distribution sector. Designed to maximize exchanges and support the growth of the sector, the Village offers a rich program, combining...
[Natexpo figures] Meeting with Julien Bourgeois, President of Forébio
Hello Julien Bourgeois, can you introduce yourself in a few words: who are you, where are you from, what do you do? I am Julien Bourgeois, organic farmer, married, 2 children. Born in Auxerre in 1980 (Yonne), I have been living since 2006 on a mixed crop-livestock farm in this area, in a small natural region located between the Loire and…
[Natexpo figures] Meeting with Nicolas Cappelaere, President of Synadiet
Hello Nicolas Cappelaere, can you introduce yourself in a few words: who are you, where are you from, and what do you do? I founded the Ineldea laboratories over 20 years ago in the south of France. At the same time, I have been committed to serving our profession for many years. I believe that action...
Natexpo 2024 in Lyon: a challenge met with a reinvented and effective format for organic professionals
The Natexpo trade show, held at Eurexpo Lyon on September 23 and 24, 2024, once again rose to the challenge by confirming its role as a key platform for players in the organic sector. With a more compact two-day format, this edition optimized exchanges while preserving the warm and friendly atmosphere...
[Natexpo figures] Meeting with Coralie Persiani, Sales Director at La Nef
Can you briefly introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, and what do you do? I'm Coralie Persiani, Sales Director at La Nef. I'm responsible for our cooperative's entire sales network in the professional and private markets. At La Nef, we advocate for sound and transparent finance, and our choice...
🌍 1% for the Planet: a global movement that’s changing the game!
In 2002, Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews founded 1% for the Planet with a clear goal: "To increase the effectiveness of associations working to protect the environment by providing them with the necessary funds." The number 1, chosen for its simplicity, is directly linked to the companies' turnover, thus guaranteeing constant and…
FEEF/PME+ members are at Natexpo!
The FEEF (French Federation of Businesses and Entrepreneurs), a partner of the Natexpo trade show for several years, represents VSEs/SMEs/ETIs manufacturing everyday consumer products. This represents 22,000 independent businesses, 250,000 direct jobs, and 33,000 production sites spread across the country. Guarantors of France's food and industrial sovereignty, these...
Plant innovations: stunning results
More than half of French people have reduced their meat consumption in recent years, nearly half of them for environmental reasons. For several years, plant-based brands have been innovating to offer alternatives to meat products. The names are intriguing, and the results are impressive! Plant-based innovations can be found at...
Organic wholesalers and catering: a special Bio Linéaires report for Natexpo
Since the first edition of the organic wholesalers' overview in 2015, followed by its updates in 2019 and 2022, the sector has undergone significant changes. On the occasion of Natexpo, Bio Linéaires is publishing an update of its overview to understand how these operators have reacted to fluctuations in the organic market. With now…
Fair trade: a real lever for brands and stores
The fair trade market in organic specialty retailing amounts to €266,7 million, or just over 11,9% of barcoded products placed on the MSB market, according to Bio Linéaires. While fair trade used to concern very specific ingredients, such as chocolate or sugar, it now benefits from a significant…
The Organic Ingredients Discovery Tours are back at Natexpo!
Looking for your future organic ingredient suppliers? Meet your future partners at Natexpo Lyon 2024 thanks to the Discovery Tours: around 75 exhibitors are suppliers of organic ingredients or raw materials for the formulation of your processed products. For the third consecutive year, Ingrébio, an expert in sourcing organic ingredients with…
Inventiveness in the organic drinks section: surprising recipes, with and without alcohol
Things are moving in the organic drinks sector! Brands are constantly developing surprising recipes, with ever more original and delicious ingredients. Far from overly sweet sodas, we are seeing the emergence of ingenious blends, fermentation, and alcohol-free spirits, for moments of conviviality that are sure to be rediscovered...
[Natexpo figures] Meeting with Thierry Stoedzel, General Director of Ecocert France
Can you briefly introduce yourself: who are you, where are you from, and what do you do? I'm Thierry Stoedzel, Managing Director of Ecocert France, a leading organic certification company. The company is based in the Gers region, in the heart of a rural department. I've always been driven by the belief that we can breathe life into...
The BioED label: 10 years of leadership in the organic sector
BioED, the CSR label for committed organic companies, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In just a decade, BioED has certified the initiatives of 70 agri-food companies and continues to grow, while expanding its scope to include cosmetics companies and, very soon, specialty retailers. Ten years ago, Synabio, the union of…
New study: effectiveness in cosmetics, Cosmébio refutes objections to the effectiveness of organic cosmetics
After hearing objections about the effectiveness of organic cosmetics, Cosmébio, the trade association representing more than 730 certified organic brands, decided to scientifically prove the effectiveness of organic cosmetics. In partnership with an independent research company, an in-depth study was conducted to debunk this misconception. This approach follows...
Synadis Bio: a training center dedicated to organic stores
At the next Natexpo trade show in Lyon, Synadis Bio will offer mini-training sessions dedicated to organic stores on topics as varied as CSR, fruits and vegetables, organic groceries, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and dairy products. Their goal is to showcase the training catalog they offer...
Natexpo Lyon 2024: organic meets in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Since 2018, Natexpo has been held every two years in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, on even-numbered years. Why a Lyon edition? The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is a key player in the organic sector: it is the largest in terms of the number of processors and the third largest in terms of production in France. Lyon, as a dynamic regional capital…
#Zoomsur – The Bicarbonate Company
These exhibitors at Natexpo are pioneers in the organic sector and are ready to meet you. Discover their journey! La Compagnie du Bicarbonate has been manufacturing and marketing natural and ecological products since 2010. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝟭? From the very beginning, we have wanted to provide responsible products such as…
#Zoomsur – Phytorganic
These exhibitors at Natexpo are pioneers in the organic sector and are ready to meet you. Discover their journey! Phytorganic is passionate about plants and their benefits. The company's goal is to make natural solutions accessible to all. 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝟭? Expand our reputation and connect with...
#Lespetitsnouveaux – Happy Liver
Happy Foie will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year! We present them to you. Happy Foie offers a non-force-fed Liver Delight, made from non-force-fed ducks and geese. They use lean livers that they then enrich with fat, to obtain a product with a unique melt-in-the-mouth texture and flavor...
#Lespetitsnouveaux – Noirmoutier Salt Cooperative
The Noirmoutier Salt Cooperative will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. Here's a closer look at them. Founded in 1942, the Noirmoutier Salt Cooperative is a small business with around thirty employees. It stands out for its commitment to producing and distributing 100% natural sea salt,…
#Lespetitsnouveaux – Hibu Biscuiterie
Hibu Biscuiterie will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. Here's a closer look. Hibu is a biscuit company founded in the heart of the Basque Country by two passionate pastry chefs. Specializing in vegan, certified organic, and gluten-free biscuits, they showcase nuts in their recipes, offering delicious flavors and...
#TheLittleNewBoys – Koro
Koro will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. Here's what they're all about. Since 2014, KoRo has been redefining the food industry by offering a wide range of innovative, high-quality products. With an omnichannel strategy, KoRo products are sold online at www.koro.fr, in stores, and at...
#TheLittleNewbies – Old Seed
Vieille Graine will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. We present them to you. 𝐏𝐫é𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞́𝐭𝐞́ 𝐞𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐬 Vieille Graine recreates grocery products based on cereal crops that are more resilient to tomorrow's climate. Gourmet products that highlight the agronomic and nutritional powers of sorghum and…
#Lespetitsnouveaux – B:BOT
B:BOT will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. Here's what they're all about. Installed in supermarkets, B:bot transforms plastic bottles into glitter before your eyes. It guarantees that 100% of the bottles are recycled, and for every bottle recycled, you earn euros. 𝟯 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲́𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗿𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 👉A source solution…
#TheLittleNewBoys – Adesa
Adesa will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. We present them to you. 𝐏𝐫é𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞́𝐭𝐞́ 𝐞𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐬 We are a French adhesive label printer with over 60 years of experience. We offer a traditional offering to meet the specific needs of professionals, particularly through calls for tender, as well as a…
#Lespetitsnouveaux – Packiro
Packiro will be participating in Natexpo for the first time this year. We present them to you. 𝐏𝐫é𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐳 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢é𝐭é 𝐞𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐬 The idea is to make individual packaging accessible to all companies through online purchasing. With our quality packaging, Packiro is the largest online seller of sustainable printed packaging in Germany. 𝐄𝐧…
#It’smystory – Propolia
These exhibitors at Natexpo are pioneers in the organic sector and have a wonderful story to tell. Discover their journey! Propolia is a family business, founded in 1979 by a passionate beekeeper who wanted to promote the many benefits of propolis. The range now includes nearly 150 wellness treatments...
#Leslocauxengages – Happy Hours in Biovallée
Happy Hours en Biovallée are artisan roasters of 100% organic dried fruits and creators of gourmet and healthy snacks. They are local, organic & committed and are participating in Natexpo this year. Let's start the presentations! 𝗩𝗼𝘀 𝟯 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀? 👉Authenticity 👉Friendliness 👉Commitment 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗼𝗶 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗟𝘆𝗼𝗻? It's a…
