Natexpo trade fair sectors

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Natexpo is an industry trade fair, bringing together all the players in the organic sector – and even more – across 6 sectors:

 

  • Food

With the aim of promoting healthy, safe and sustainable food for all, the EGALIM law imposed 50% sustainable products, including 20% ​​organic food, in public catering since January 1, 2022. An obligation that will give new impetus to the development of organic farming in France.

More than half of the show is occupied by the organic food sector. This represents the largest concentration of organic food offerings for all professionals in the sector. Its importance reflects the dynamism of the market in France and internationally. 

Between lockdowns and curfews, the COVID crisis has had significant repercussions on the eating habits of the French. Their expectations for healthy and local products have notably increasedAt Natexpo, this trend is perfectly illustrated by the numerous innovations of exhibitors in the food sector.

The product categories present in the hub

  • Beverages (water, alcohol, fruit juices, sodas, lacto-fermented juices, plant-based drinks, hard seltzer, etc.)
  • Butchery (meats, poultry, etc.)
  • Bakery(crepes, breads, pastries, pastries, etc.)
  • Dairy (butter, cheese, milk, eggs, dairy products, etc.)
  • Grocery (cereals, spices, oils, etc.)
  • Seafood (shellfish, crustaceans, fish)
  • Fresh products (fruits, vegetables, etc.)
  • Breakfast (cakes, sweets, coffees, teas, etc.)
  • Frozen food (ice creams…)

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  • Cosmetics and Hygiene

In line with consumers' desire for natural beauty and well-being, organic cosmetic products are performing well. They have attracted more than 8,1 million fans since 2015. (Source: Kantar). The ranges have expanded, distribution has broadened and consumers have confirmed this desire for more responsible products.

The organic and natural cosmetics market is taking root and is booming worldwide and in France. Proof of this dynamism, the Cosmetics and Hygiene sector is 2nd Natexpo's most important sector, representing 14% of the show's surface area.

The product categories present in the hub

    • Creams, gels, oils and body lotions
    • Manicure, makeup, pedicure, shaving products
    • Solid cosmetics
    • Soaps, shampoos, perfumes
    • Solar products,
    • Oral hygiene products
    • Baby and children's products

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Cosmetic Innovations Forum

Place of information, advice and training led by Cosmebio, the forum brings together the market figures of the organic cosmetics as well as new regulations and trends of the year. 

 

 

 

  • Dietary Supplements

According to the latest information from Synadiet, the food supplement sector generated 2,7 billion euros in turnover in 2023, +3% vs. 2022. 63% of French people have taken a food supplement in the last 24 months. Products that are taking up more and more space in the lives of the French since the share of regular consumers has increased by 2% compared to 2023.

In terms of distribution channels, pharmacies remain the leading channel with a 54% market share. Three other distribution channels saw their sales increase in 2023: parapharmacy (+3%), specialized nutrition and advice channels (+3%), and e-commerce (+2%).

In line with consumers' desires for natural beauty and well-being, this historic and founding sector of the show brings together manufacturers of dietary products and food supplements, as well as the ingredients used in the composition of these products. 

The main market segments 

  • Stress, mood, sleep
  • Digestion, detox
  • Vitality, slimness
  • Immune defenses, vitamins, minerals

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Dietary Supplements Forum

This information space hosted by Synadiet covers regulatory aspects as well as market trends, fashionable ingredients and precautions for using essential oils.

 

 

  • Ingredients and Raw Materials

Natexpo is an industry trade show that covers the entire value chain, from upstream to distribution. It supports processors and finished product manufacturers in their R&D strategies thanks to its offering of organic ingredients and raw materials.

Natexpo offers exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to come together to move forward together on two major issues: innovation and supply by offering a complete range oforganic ingredients and raw materials used in the manufacture of food products, cosmetics and food supplements.

Products present on the pole:

  • Additives / functional ingredients
  • Aromas
  • Pastry, biscuit and bread-making products
  • Cocoa, coffee, tea
  • Cereals, rice, pasta
  • Plant extracts
  • Seeds, oilseeds and legumes
  • Herbs, spices and aromatics
  • Nutritive functional ingredients
  • Vegetable fats and oils
  • Egg products
  • Fruit IFP
  • Vegetable and mushroom IFP
  • IFP and meat ingredients
  • IFP and dairy ingredients
  • IFP and marine ingredients
  • Nut-based IFP and ingredients
  • Liquid and drink-related IFP
  • Aromatic and medicinal plants
  • Sweet preparations and inclusions
  • Sauces, condiments and seasonings
  • Sugars, honeys and other sweetening products

IFP = Intermediate Food Products

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  • Services and Equipment for Retail and Brands

Initiatives are emerging in the distribution of organic products in Europe: online sales, m-commerce, bulk, automatic distribution, producer stores, packaging-free stores, snacking, etc.

The store's interior is also adapting to these consumer trends while maintaining its own unique DNA, thus developing an atypical model combining a living space, an advice area, and a connected platform. At the same time, brands are also looking for responsible and innovative suppliers to support them with issues such as packaging, process digitalization, logistics, and more. 

These developments illustrate the advent of a distribution model seeking its path between “traditional” organic and “mass” organic. 

The products/services present:

  • Interior design
  • Communication agencies
  • Agencies / consulting firms
  • Mobile applications
  • Interior design
  • Interactive terminals
  • Cash tills and sales point terminals
  • Packaging, bagging
  • Data / processing
  • Decoration / atmosphere
  • Screens / Touch tables
  • Signage
  • Automatic distribution equipment
  • Specialized equipment for retail trade
  • Labeling / Coding
  • Shapping
  • Training
  • Logistics
  • M-commerce
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Refrigeration furniture
  • Furniture / Display cases
  • Interactive furniture
  • Electronic payment / contactless payment
  • Packaging
  • Weighing
  • Shelving
  • Customer Relations – CRM
  • Silo / Bulk management

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  • Eco-friendly home products

The sector dedicated to sustainable development, the circular economy and zero waste.

The preservation of the environment and health needs are at the forefront of consumer motivations organic productsNatural resources are not infinite and consumers are increasingly aware of this: their purchasing behaviors force producers, manufacturers and distributors to put in place virtuous systems and to offer alternatives for a greener daily life. End of plastic, welcome to recycled, recyclable, upcycled natural materials: companies are innovating to offer more responsible consumption.

The product categories present in the hub

    • Natural accessories
    • Air appliances, water appliances
    • Tableware, cooking equipment
    • 0 waste in the kitchen and bathroom
    • Games, toys, gifts
    • Household linen
    • Cleaning products
    • DIY, gardening

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