Hello Aude Sivel, can you introduce yourself in a few words: who are you, where are you from, what do you do?
For 15 years, I have been the manager of my Natura organic specialist store in Nevers, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. 50 years of independence is something to celebrate!
Since September, I have taken over the Presidency of the Natexbio Federation with a new, very dynamic team and our General Delegate Claire DIMIER VALLET who joined us a few months ago. I am also an administrator at Synadis bio.
The future seems brighter for organic. How are you experiencing this?
I am delighted by the signs of recovery in organic markets, particularly in specialty stores. In this context, and to ensure these positive signs are confirmed, we feel the need to work together to ensure that organic products are the driving force behind a necessary transition for the environment and public health.
What are NATEXBIO's plans to supportthe sector?
The NATEXBIO Federation is currently reorganizing around a committed and dynamic team that is deeply committed to working together. We hope that NATEXBIO will be a meeting place for all stakeholders in the organic sector and for all product families.
Our 2025 action will revolve around the NATEXPO trade show, which is returning to Porte de Versailles. We are already working with our partner SPAS to organize this new edition, for which we have new ambitions.
Beyond the trade show, NATEXBIO aims to promote the benefits of organic farming and consumption to politicians, professionals, and representatives of civil society. To this end, we will be more proactive in meeting with our elected officials, further strengthening knowledge about the positive externalities of organic farming, and communicating.
What do you expect from the next edition of Natexpo?
in 2025?
We are very pleased that the show is returning to Porte de Versailles for this Parisian edition and hope that it will be rich in exhibitors and a varied audience.
We hope that this edition will reflect a renewed growth for our sector of excellence. We hope that NATEXPO will be a highlight of 2025 for the entire profession and our partners, and that it will be an opportunity to expand our sphere of influence to share our pride, our ambitions, and our concerns.
Your daily organic reflex?
I consume organic fruits and vegetables every day, our core business at Natura. Shopping in a specialized organic store means supporting more strongly the players in the organic and local economy. Organic is the healthy eating alternative that preserves both health and the planet. We work towards this goal every day.