The 2019 nursery: a wealth of innovative concepts!
In the organic sector, SMEs and micro-enterprises are competing in inventiveness to present innovative products and concepts. It all started with a handful of passionate and committed individuals dedicated to a consumption rich in meaning and values!
A space organized to highlight such initiatives, the Organic Nursery at the Natexpo trade fair will offer these SMEs and VSEs increased visibility on the organic market.
In 2019, in addition to the companies that have already participated and are present again, new small companies full of surprises are exhibiting at the Pépinière Bio!
Heading towards healthy and inventive eating!
Giving homemade broths their former glory, the broths of Bu Bouillons are 100% natural and additive-free: Le Radieux (carrot/fennel/ginger), Le Câlin (peas/mint/coconut), Le Charmeur (mushroom/ginger)… The recipes with mischievous names are mouthwatering. At the helm are Seb and Sam, two food enthusiasts.
You had to think about it, GreendOz' did it! Vegetable-based flours to replace the ubiquitous wheat flours. Rich in fiber, protein, and minerals, and in complex starches from legumes, these flours have the advantage of being low in calories and having a moderate glycemic index. They allow you to make all types of savory or sweet recipes!
When two big foodies worry about the effects of sugar on health, it gives birth to Max of genius, mixes that allow you to make multiple low-glycemic recipes at home. The secret: selected ingredients, such as hulled barley or lupin flours and coconut blossom sugar.
At the initiative of 110 seeds Here is Sandy, a former top athlete who naturally gravitated toward products that are good for both people and the planet. You can choose from: nuts and tree nuts, flours, legumes, rice, spices, herbs, natural sugars... all organic, of course! The best part: nutritional advice and recipes are provided for each type of product.
Algae, superfoods!
When a Breton son and father want to rehabilitate a nutritionally rich and renewable local commodity, this gives rise to tasty seaweed stir-fries (under the brand Lanig's Pot) ! Whether red, green, or brown, seaweed is packed with nutritional benefits. Mixed with lentils, buckwheat, or white beans and a few vegetables like fennel or carrots, it's a delight for the taste buds.
Hope uses the full potential of spirulina, a microalgae concentrated in proteins, in a range of spreads. Available in two varieties (hazelnut cocoa or almond), the spreads are less sweet and can be used in a multitude of recipes!
For those intolerant to gluten and other allergens
The French Association of Gluten Intolerants (AFDIAG) will be present at the Natexpo Incubator. An opportunity to learn more about celiac disease, its diagnosis and its consequences.
It's possible to enjoy a good meal when you're gluten and lactose intolerant! Freelyhandustry took up the challenge with recipes free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy—and palm oil, of course! Chocolate chip cookies, raspberries, or almonds and pecans... Each product is individually wrapped for maximum freshness.
To stop separating children during snacks due to intolerances, Belgian Stéphanie Baras created the Boudines, which concocts a series of gourmet cookies made from organic and whole-grain ingredients. Made without gluten, lactose, or eggs, the cookies are packaged in pretty glass jars!
Great Granola, also born in Belgium, offers a range of delicious gluten-free granola, made from oats and/or buckwheat, rich in ingredients that are beneficial to health.
Tea and other magic potions: drinks full of benefits!
In addition to the offbeat world of organic teas from Mad Hatter, the Nursery will welcome Iro Matcha, whose founder fell in love with matcha tea and its richness. The company offers a box to introduce you to the Japanese ritual. Good to know: matcha tea contains up to 137 times more antioxidants than classic green tea bags!
Fruit kefirs are the new drinks offered by the Moulin LabSparkling, low-sugar, Kiff'it drinks are rich in probiotics. Water, fruit, kefir grains... All the benefits of a low-sugar, fermented drink, without additives!
The Mill Lab is the winner of the Natexbio Challenge 2019, a national support program for project leaders in the organic sector, launched by the Natexbio federation
Symples returned to the ancestral gathering of medicinal plants and fruits, in order to create beneficial potions. Relaxing or energizing, they allow us to rediscover lavender, chamomile, rosemary, thyme, sea buckthorn, cherry... in subtle blends. The two sparkling infusions exalt the herbaceous and fresh flavors of blackcurrant leaves and sweet mint.
Eco-responsible products
At a time when plastic is being singled out for the pollution it generates, having access to ecological products dedicated to early childhood is a sustainable solution! Green to Pro distributes baby bottles, pacifiers, baby carriers, and eco-friendly toys to professionals. Brands offered include: Close Parents, Hevea Planet, Pura Stainless, Bio Série, and Benjamins.
Food supplements and cosmetics
The Science and Balance Laboratories rely on blends of 7 complementary plants and highly dosed extracts for their food supplements, intended for hair loss, detox, blood circulation, etc. Cosmetics also play on synergies between vegetable oils, plant extracts and essential oils.
