Strengthened by shared values in favour of health and naturality, nearly 300 food supplement companies have joined forces to form France’s first mission-driven sector (‘filière à mission’). A commitment to health and the environment Gathered within Synadiet, the food supplements industry has become France’s first mission-driven sector by adopting a common purpose and common objectives…
[Natexpo Headliners] Meet Damien Sineau, Chairman of ALPHANOVA SANTÉ
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? Damien Sineau is the founder of ALPHANOVA SANTÉ, a French company specialising in natural and organic cosmetics, founded in 2008. Its products (sun care, skin cosmetics, baby care) are sold in specialist organic channels,…
[Que sont-ils devenus ?] La belle histoire de Lökki Kombucha
Ces exposants Natexpo ont connu une belle progression ! Depuis leur première participation à Natexpo en 2017 à aujourd’hui, retour sur la belle histoire de Lökki Kombucha 🌱 Bonjour Sébastien, pourriez-vous nous parler un peu de vous et de votre parcours ? Bonjour et merci pour cette invitation à partager notre aventure ! Mon…
[Natexpo Headliners] Meet Julien Bourgeois, Chairman of Forébio
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? I am Julien Bourgeois, I’m an organic farmer, I’m married, and I have two children. I was born in the Yonne department in 1980, and since 2006 I have been running a mixed cropping and…
[Natexpo Headliners] Meet Nicolas Cappelaere, Chairman of Synadiet
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? I founded the Ineldea laboratories more than 20 years ago in the south of France. In parallel, I have spent many years working to support our profession. I strongly believe that collective action by companies…
[Que sont-ils devenus ?] La belle histoire de Local en Bocal
Ces exposants Natexpo ont connu une belle progression ! Depuis leur première participation à Natexpo en 2017 à aujourd’hui, retour sur la belle histoire de Local en Bocal 🌱 Bonjour Charlotte, pourriez-vous nous parler un peu de vous et de votre parcours ? Je suis ingénieur agro et j’ai toujours été passionnée par l’agriculture…
[Natexpo Headliners] Meet Christelle Le Hir, Chairwoman of Synadis Bio
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? I’m Christelle Le Hir, and I’ve been Chairwoman of the Board at La Vie Claire since 2022 and, since March 2024, Chairwoman of Synadis Bio. I am also vice-chair of Natexbio. I have substantial career…
[Que sont-ils devenus ?] La belle histoire de Pimpant
Ces exposants Natexpo ont connu une belle progression ! Après 3 années de participation au salon, Pimpant a connu une croissance 122% en 2024 et se prépare pour de beaux projets d’avenir. Retour sur la belle histoire de Pimpant 🌱 Bonjour Vincent, pourriez-vous nous parler un peu de vous et de votre parcours ?…
[Que sont-ils devenus ?] La belle histoire de Yacon & co
Ces exposants Natexpo ont connu une belle progression ! Yacon & co a vu sa visibilité renforcée grâce au salon et à sa victoire au Natexbio Challenge. Retour sur la belle aventure de Yacon & co 🌱 Bonjour Clément, pourriez-vous nous parler un peu de vous et de votre parcours ? Je m’appelle Clément, je…
[Que sont-ils devenus ?] La belle histoire de Morice
Ces exposants Natexpo ont connu une belle progression ! Depuis leur premier stand en 2018 à aujourd’hui, retour sur la belle aventure de Morice 🌱 Bonjour Jean-Christophe, pourriez-vous nous parler un peu de vous et de votre parcours ? J’ai commencé ma carrière chez Danone pendant sept ans dans différents pays, dont l’Allemagne et…
[Natexpo Headliners] Meet Didier Perreol, Founder of Ekibio and Chairman of Synabio
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? I was born in the Ardèche to a farming father, I’m a self-starter, a man of action at grass roots level, and I devote my energy to driving progress in the organic world by drawing…
Natexpo 2025 : a grand return to Porte de Versailles and other novelties
The Natexpo trade show, emblematic of the organic sector, will make its grand return to Porte de Versailles in 2025. The 2025 edition promises to continue this tradition with a rich and diverse program. Add this date to your calendar, as this event promises to be full of surprises and innovations not to be missed.…
[Les figures de Natexpo] Rencontre avec Coralie Persiani, Directrice Commerciale à la Nef
Pouvez-vous vous présenter en quelques mots : qui êtes-vous, d’où venez-vous, que faites-vous ? Je suis Coralie Persiani, directrice commerciale de la Nef. J’ai la responsabilité de l’ensemble du réseau commercial de notre coopérative sur le marché du professionnel et du particulier. A la Nef, nous défendons une finance saine et transparente et notre choix…
Zero waste and recycling: nothing goes to waste!
For both food and non-food products, Natexpo exhibitors are ramping up their resourcefulness to make new products from downgraded foodstuffs, by-products or raw materials destined to be thrown away. No more unsold products without a solution, no more unnecessary packaging: that’s the principle of these brands that are shaking up the segment! In bathroom products,…
🌍 1% for the Planet: A Global Movement Making a Difference!
In 2002, Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews founded 1% for the Planet with a clear purpose: “Enhance the effectiveness of environmental organizations by providing them with the necessary funds.” The number 1, chosen for its simplicity, is directly tied to the companies’ revenue, ensuring consistent and significant support, regardless of profit fluctuations. Today, thanks to…
Natexpo 2024 in Lyon : Insights into the challenges of the organic sector and international prospects
Natexpo, the international organic product tradeshow, returns to Lyon for its 2024 edition on 23 and 24 September. Taking place in hall 6 of the Eurexpo exhibition centre, the event will provide professionals from the organic sector with a valuable occasion for discussions, collaboration and business opportunities. By supporting growth and innovation in the organic…
La nutrasensorialisation, ou quand la nutraceutique innove dans tous les sens
Imaginez : un complément alimentaire autour duquel tout a été travaillé sans que cela n’ait le moindre impact sur son efficacité. Qui serait bon, beau, subtilement odorant, agréable sous les doigts et reconnaissable à l’oreille. Bienvenue dans la nutrasensorialisation, voie d’innovation de la nutraceutique qui fait la part belle au marketing émotionnel. La nutrasensorialisation décryptée Le…
Les adhérents FEEF/PME+ sont à Natexpo !
La FEEF (Fédération des Entreprises et Entrepreneurs de France), partenaire du salon Natexpo depuis plusieurs années, représente les TPE/PME/ETI fabriquant les produits de consommation du quotidien. Cela correspond à 22 000 entreprises indépendantes, 250 000 emplois directs et 33 000 sites de production répartis dans les territoires. Garantes de la souveraineté alimentaire et industrielle de la France, ces…
Plant innovations: astonishing results
More than half of French people have reduced their meat consumption in recent years, and nearly half of them for ecological reasons.[1] For many years, plant-based food brands have been innovating to offer alternatives to meat products. The names are intriguing, and the results are up to expectations! In the seafood section, Ocean Kiss 100%…
Grossistes et RHD bio : un dossier spécial Bio Linéaires pour Natexpo
Depuis la première édition du panorama des grossistes bio en 2015, suivie de ses mises à jour en 2019 et 2022, le secteur a connu des évolutions significatives. À l’occasion de Natexpo, Bio Linéaires publie une actualisation de son panorama afin de comprendre comment ces opérateurs ont réagi aux fluctuations du marché bio. Avec désormais…
Fair trade: a lever for brands and shops
The fair trade market in the specialist organic retail sector is worth €266.7 million euros, i.e. just over 11.9% of products with a barcode on the specialist organic market.[1] While fair trade once applied to very specific ingredients, such as chocolate or sugar, it is now well represented in numerous departments, in particular fresh and…
Les Circuits Découverte Ingrédients bio reviennent à Natexpo !
À la recherche de vos futurs fournisseurs en ingrédients bio ? Rencontrez vos prochains partenaires sur Natexpo Lyon 2024 grâce aux Circuits Découverte : environ 75 exposants sont pourvoyeurs d’ingrédients ou de matières premières bio destinés à la formulation de vos produits transformés. Pour la troisième année consécutive, Ingrébio, expert du sourcing d’ingrédients bio avec…
Innovations in the drinks section: surprising recipes, with and without alcohol
Things are moving in the drinks department! Organic brands are constantly developing unexpected recipes with increasingly original and delicious ingredients. A far cry from excessively sweet soft drinks, we are seeing a wave of imaginative blends, fermented beverages and alcohol-free spirits, which can be discovered at Natexpo. Brasserie La Comédienne has come up with a…
Alternatives to animal proteins at the heart of food innovation
One of today’s challenges is to build a new food offer that is more balanced, and ecologically, economically and nutritionally sound. The use of alternatives to animal proteins has become more than just a way of meeting this challenge. This major challenge has been taken up, and has led to a transition in the food…
[The Natexpo Headliners] Interview with Thierry Stoedzel, Managing Director of Ecocert France
Can you tell us a bit about yourself: who are you, where do you come from, what do you do? I’m Thierry Stoedzel, Managing Director of Ecocert France, a leader in organic certification. The company is based in a rural area of south-west France. I have always been driven by the belief that we can…
The BioED label: ten years of leadership in the organic sector
BioED, the CSR label for organic companies, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In one decade, BioED has labelled the CSR approaches of 70 food industry companies and continues to make progress while broadening its scope of action to cosmetics companies and, very soon, specialised distribution. Ten years ago, Synabio, the union for organic food companies,…
New study: effective cosmetics, Cosmébio refutes objections regarding the effectiveness of organic cosmetics
After hearing so many objections regarding the effectiveness of organic cosmetics, Cosmébio, the trade association representing over 730 organically-certified 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 popular misconception. This approach follows an initial study conducted in 2018,…
Synadis Bio: a training centre for organic shops
At the next edition of Natexpo in Lyon, Synadis Bio will offer mini training sessions on a variety of topics, such as CSR, fruit and vegetables, the organic grocery store, cosmetics, dietary supplements and dairy products. The aim is to introduce you to the training catalogue developed by them and supported by Opcommerce. The Click&Form…
Natexpo 2024: the organic sector meets in Lyon
Since 2018, Natexpo has been held every two years (even-numbered years) in Lyon. It takes place in Lyon because the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is a key player in the organic sector: it is the leading region in numbers of processors and third in terms of production in France. Lyon is a dynamic and attractive regional capital,…
[Insight from Bio Linéaires] The organic retail market, a tale of three networks: MR, SOS and AGS
by Philippe Delran, Publication Director, Bio Linéaires The organic market in France is marked by distinct trends in each of its retail channels, namely mass retail (MR), specialist organic shops (SOS) and alternative grocery stores (AGS). Eash of these networks has a different influence on the organic sector, creating a landscape of many contrasts. …