admin June 26, 2019

Because organic is increasingly at the heart of customer demands, the label BioED invites organic companies to reinvent themselves, by continuing to develop a positive, committed, sustainable organic model... The goal: to affirm their own commitments and values, to contribute to building a model that respects the environment and people. A great program supported by Natexpo!

 

BioED Label

Founded by Synabio* and Ecocert in 2009 on the international standard ISO 26000, the independent label BioED (originally Bioentreprisedurable) advocates fair, transparent, and local organic farming to meet market expectations. It supports organic companies in their CSR approach and the involvement of their teams, helps them to have their commitments recognized by distributors, and to better communicate their commitments to consumers.

Companies in the label commit to “integrating sustainable development into the heart of their mission and contributing positively to the transformation of our society.”

The first step for the company that wants to join is to carry out a CSR self-assessment from Synabio, based on the BioED framework and its 30 requirements divided into 6 themes:

  • Governance: responsibility, strategy, vision, commitment…
  • Relationship and working conditions: social responsibility
  • Environment: environmental responsibility and industrial quality
  • Fair practices: loyalty, transparency, commitment to the sectors...
  • Consumers: quality management
  • Local development: responding to the expectations of civil society and local roots

The assessment is carried out by an independent body (Ecocert, Bureau Veritas, etc.). Only companies generating more than 50% of their turnover from organic products can communicate publicly about the label.

 Exhibitors “more organic than organic”

Discover or rediscover this year the BioED-certified exhibitors, companies that have advanced the challenges of sustainable development and the founding values ​​of organic farming!

  • ARCADIE : develops a whole range of products from organic farming: spices, herbs, herbal tea, teas, culinary aids (Cook, L'Herbier de France)
  • Saracen Workshop : buckwheat flour biscuits, handmade using traditional pastry-making techniques. This project strives to reduce environmental impact and pass on its expertise to future generations.
  • BIOBLEUD : this small company from Finistère specializes in the production of ready-to-roll household dough (shortcrust pastry, puff pastry, pizza dough, etc.) A pioneering 100% organic company with a human face.
  • BIOCOOP : Leader in organic food distribution, the brand brings together organic stores in a spirit of cooperation with the common objective of developing organic farming.
  • BIOFOURNIL : supplier of organic bread every day for 40 years, made from natural ingredients and quality raw materials, and traditional recipes.
  • BIOFUTURE : develops caring products that combine nutrition, pleasure, organic and local under the Quintesens brand, with an approach committed to healthy and sustainable food.
  • BJORG BONNETERRE AND CO. : Number 1 in organic products in France, the company offers a wide choice of organic, dietetic and fair trade products to help you change your eating habits.
  • BODIN : specialized in organic poultry, with perfect mastery of the entire food chain (breeding, slaughtering, cutting, processing) to market fresh and local products.
  • CÉRECO : creator of organic breakfasts from the Grillon d'or brand, based on cereals from organic farming, with a manufacturing process that respects the environment.
  • Nantes hillsides : a family business that produces apples, pears, quinces, kiwis, strawberries, rhubarb, and plums at the Vertou fruit station. They are then processed near Nantes into compotes, jams, jellies, cider, fruit juices, etc., guaranteeing the quality of raw materials and respect for traditional cooking methods.
  • DANIVAL : 100% organic brand (savory and sweet groceries, natural salts, etc.) with healthy and delicious Néo-popote dishes.
  • EKIBIO : with its slogan “From grain to plate”, Ekibio, the organic plant expert says it all. Fair trade, supportive organic products based on seed mixes, culinary preparations and the production of organic pasta and biscuits.
  • FRANCE CAKE TRADITION : specialist in organic cakes, pastries and gingerbread, made in the traditional way near Tourcoing.
  • FRDP : sets up organic fruit and vegetable supply chains in France for the food industry, baby food and distributors.
  • THE MANDORLA : specialist in almond milk, dairy-free and gluten-free, with a focus on continuous innovation to help consumers take charge of their health.
  • THE CLEAR LIFE : organic stores for everyday use promoting environmentally friendly organic products and preserving natural resources.
  • THE GARDENS OF GAIA : pioneers of organic and fair trade tea in France, with quality rooibos, herbal tea and teas packaged by hand in Alsace.
  • THE MEADOWS LAUGH ORGANIC : collective creator of the brand Les 2 vaches, stirred yogurts labeled organic and fair. A production method that protects agricultural land, for a better, more transparent world!
  • NATURGY : offers a wide selection of quality organic products, ranging from fruit and vegetable preparations to chocolates, crackers, toasted breads... Prepared in Lot et Garonne.
  • POWER : the organic distributor of Breton vegetables and fruits, as well as cold-pressed juices. An innovative, 100% Breton company that promotes produce under the best possible conditions.
  • SOFALIP : Products made from almonds, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, fruits, etc., marketed under the Perl'Amande brand, 100% organic, with dried fruits from organic farming (plant-based drinks, spreads, vitality bars, dried fruits, aperitifs, dried fruit purees, etc.)
  • TIDOO : committed and eco-friendly diapers delivered to your home. The diapers are made in France, effective and gentle without unwanted ingredients, and guaranteed to be leak-proof for 12 hours! An eco-friendly, made in France, and civic-minded brand.
  • VITAMONT : based in Lot et Garonne, this company offers drinks from organic farming: 100% organic juices and drinks made from fruits and vegetables, organic lemonades and cola.

 

* Synabio offers personalized support to SMEs in their CSR approach, as well as tools to implement it. It also offers the possibility of finding a range of e-learning courses online to understand the ins and outs of the organic approach (sustainable development issues, environmental analysis, carbon footprint, etc.).

 

His missions ?

  • Uniting organic companies
  • Promoting demanding organic farming
  • Contribute to the sustainable development of organic farming
  • Making CSR a core part of organic companies, particularly through the BioED Label