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…

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...

One of the current challenges is to build a new, more balanced food supply that is ecologically, economically, and nutritionally sound. Thus, the use of alternatives to animal proteins has become more than just a solution. This major challenge has been met and is leading to a transition in the food supply. How? Through the multiple possibilities for innovation in…

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...

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…

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...

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...

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…

The organic market in France is characterized by varied dynamics depending on the distribution channels, namely large-scale distribution (GMS), organic specialty stores (MSB), and alternative local grocery stores (EAP). Each of these networks influences the organic sector differently, creating a contrasting landscape. Large-scale distribution (GMS): a major player…

There are some key figures in the organic world. People we often hear about, people we can't miss, and who honor Natexpo with their presence. Today, we meet Fanny Lemaire, president of Interbio Pays de la Loire. Hello Fanny, Can you introduce yourself in a few words: who are you, where are you from,…

The Natexpo 2024 Awards are waiting for you! If you launched an innovative product between May 3, 2023, and May 3, 2024, now's your chance to showcase it. Enter and try to win a Gold Trophy in one of the 10 available categories. The successes of previous winners speak for themselves...

On October 24, Natexpo 2023, the unmissable event dedicated entirely to professionals in the organic sector, concluded in Paris Nord Villepinte. Over three days, the show welcomed 11,056 participants, 14% of whom were international visitors. Each year, Natexpo becomes a key moment where the sector demonstrates its remarkable dynamism,…

Natexpo Paris 2023 Editorial: The rebound for organic players. Every year, Natexpo offers the organic market a strong resonance and visibility. A true meeting and exchange point that unites and inspires the organic ecosystem, the show has established itself as the essential event for the entire organic sector. At the…

The beverage market is growing steadily, with organic drinks taking center stage with an ever-increasing selection. Juices, syrups, sparkling, energy, and fermented drinks: there's something for everyone! A closer look at these thirst-quenching exhibitors. Reports collected by our partner. As part of the…

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...

A pioneer in financing the organic sector, La Nef, an ethical bank, has been supporting production, processing, and distribution projects in the organic sector since 1988. La Nef offers credit, savings, and crowdfunding solutions geared exclusively toward projects with social, ecological, and/or cultural benefits. A culture of support and…

  Natexpo, the unmissable organic event, returns from Sunday, October 22 to Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Paris-Nord Villepinte, Hall 6. If you haven't yet downloaded your free visitor badge, there's still time, click here! The show will open from 9:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m. (closing at 17:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24). In…

From October 17th to 26th, Ankorstore is offering "Independent Fridays": discounts ranging from 5% to 45% on all products on the site. The most important time of year for independent retailers comes at a time when inflation is at its highest in years. This major consumer period is usually launched…

  When it comes to nutrition, the "free from" movement has been all the rage for several years. No additives, no sugars, no meat, no GMOs, no pesticides, no packaging... It's no longer just about eating "free from," it's actually about living more frugally: less sugar, salt, fat, less...

"Organic as a laboratory for conventional?"There's an expression that comes up often: "Organic is the laboratory for conventional farming." We hear it in agriculture, and we also hear it in the food industry, and undoubtedly in other sectors as well (cosmetics, hygiene, textiles, etc.). Far from being pejorative, this observation actually reflects...

Today, it's the climate that's making headlines: because it directly impacts everyone's daily lives, but also everyone's future. This question of the future of the planet is on everyone's mind. And it also concerns nutrition, which is becoming inseparable from the climate. Climate and nutrition are interconnected! Indeed, our...

Why did ECOCERT get into the catering industry? When the Ecocert en Cuisine label was created in 2013, the share of organic products in the catering industry in France in the total amount of purchases was only 2% compared to 7% in 2022.[1]. In this sector, there was very little talk about food and practices…