Natexpo is a trade show, bringing together all the players in the organic industry – and even more – across 8 sectors:

 

  • Organic Food

Since January 1st 2022, the offering of collective catering services must include at least 50% of sustainable products and 20% of organic products. An obligation that offers a new opportunity for organic development in France.

The Organic Food sector of Natexpo represents more than half of the show. It is the largest concentration of the organic food offer for all professionals in the sector. Its importance reflects the dynamism of the market in France and internationally.

Between confinements and curfews, the COVID crisis has had a significant impact on the eating habits of the French. Their expectations in terms of healthy and local products have notably increased. At Natexpo 2023, this trend is perfectly illustrated by the many innovations from exhibitors in the food segment.

 

Product categories on show in this sector

  • Drinks (water, alcohol, fruit juice, soft drinks, fermented juices, plant based drinks, hard seltzer, etc.)
  • Butchery (meat, poultry, etc.)
  • Bakery (pancakes, bread, cakes, pastries, etc.)
  • Dairy (butter, cheese, milk, eggs, dairy food, etc.)
  • Grocery goods (cereals, spices, oil, etc.)
  • Seafood (shellfish, crustaceans, fish, etc.)
  • Fresh goods (fruit, vegetables, etc.)
  • Breakfast (biscuits, confectionery, coffee, tea, etc.)
  • Frozen food (ice cream, etc.)

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  • Cosmetics and Hygiene Products

In step with consumers’ desire for natural beauty and wellness, natural cosmetics are displaying solid growth. They have seduced over 8.1 million consumers since 2015 (Source: Kantar). Product ranges have expanded, distribution has broadened and consumers have confirmed their desire for more responsible products.

The organic and natural cosmetics market is booming worldwide and in France. Proof of this dynamism, the Cosmetics and Hygiene sector is Natexpo’s 2nd largest one, and represents 14% of the show’s surface area.

Product categories on show in this sector

    • Body creams, gels and milk
    • Manicure, make-up, pedicure and hair removal products
    • Solid cosmetics
    • Soaps, shampoos, perfumes
    • Solar products,
    • Oral hygiene products
    • Products for babies and children

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Cosmetic Innovations Forum

CosmebioDiscover the new products and niche brands on the natural and organic cosmetics market. On its space, Cosmebio® will be organising a series of special events to show visitors all the latest on-trend and innovative products.

 

 

  • Dietary Supplements

According to the latest information from Synadiet, the dietary supplements sector generated €2.7 billion in revenue in 2023, up 3% compared to 2022. 63% of French people consumed a dietary supplement over the past 24 months. These products are becoming increasingly significant in the lives of the French, as the proportion of regular consumers has increased by 2% compared to 2023.

Regarding distribution channels, pharmacies remain the primary circuit with a 54% market share. Three other distribution channels saw their sales evolve in 2023: parapharmacies (+3%), specialized nutrition and advice circuits (+3%), and e-commerce (+2%).

 

In tune with consumers’ wish for natural beauty and wellness, this historical and founding sector of the show brings together manufacturers of health food products and dietary supplements, as well as ingredients making up the composition of these products.

Main market segments:

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

Dietary Supplements Forum

This information area, animated by Synadiet, covers regulatory aspects together with trends in the dietary supplements market, the latest on-trend ingredients and precautions for the use of essential oils.

 

 

  • Ingredients and Raw Materials

Natexpo is a trade show that covers the entire value chain, from upstream to distribution. It thus makes it possible to support processors and manufacturers of finished products in their R&D strategy thanks to its offer of organic ingredients and raw materials.

Natexpo offers its visitors the opportunity to meet the professionals involved in the manufacture of organic food products, cosmetics and food supplements, in order to move forward on two major issues: innovation and supply.

Products exhibited in the sector

  • Aromatic and medicinal plants
  • Bread, pastry and biscuit intermediate products
  • Cereals, rice, pasta
  • Cocoa, coffee, tea
  • Dairy IFP and ingredients
  • Egg products
  • Flavourings
  • Fruit IFP
  • Functional additives / ingredients
  • Herbs and spices
  • Liquid and drink-related IFP
  • Marine-based IFP and ingredients
  • Meat-based IFP and ingredients
  • Multi-purpose ingredients
  • Nut-based IFP and ingredients
  • Plant extracts
  • Sauces, condiments and seasonings
  • Seeds, oilseeds, pulses
  • Sugars, honey and other sweeteners
  • Sweet preparations and ingredients
  • Vegetable and mushroom IFP
  • Vegetable fats and oils

 

IFP = Intermediate Food Products

Organic Ingredients Forum

In partnership with IngréBio, this forum gives the floor to experts, producers and processors to address the main issues upstream of the organic sector.

It is also the starting point for the Organic Ingredients Discovery Tours, which allow you to meet exhibitors offering innovative ingredients in food, cosmetics and food supplements.

 

 

  • Services and Equipment for Retail and Brands

A great number of initiatives are emerging across Europe in organic product retail: online selling, m-commerce, loose goods, automatic vending, farm shops, packaging-free shops, snacks, etc.

Stores are also adapting their interiors to these changes in consumption patterns whilst maintaining their own DNA, thus developing a quite singular model insofar as being a place to spend quality time, an advice centre and a connected platform. At the same time, brands are also looking for responsible and innovative suppliers to support them with packaging issues, process digitization, logistics, etc.

These developments are the first signs of a distribution model which is still trying to find its way between “traditional” organic and “mass market” organic.

Products and services exhibited in the sector

  • Bulk management / silo
  • Cash tills and sales point terminals
  • Chilling appliances
  • Communications agencies
  • Consultancies
  • CRM
  • Data / processing
  • Decoration / atmosphere
  • Electronic / contactless payment
  • Furniture / Showcases
  • Interactive display cabinets
  • Interactive terminals
  • Interior design
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Labelling / coding
  • Logistics
  • M-commerce
  • Mobile apps
  • Packaging, bagging
  • Shelving
  • Social commerce
  • Specialist retail equipment
  • Store fittings
  • Store signage
  • Tactile screens / tables
  • Training
  • Vending equipment
  • Weighting

 

 

  • Eco-friendly home products

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

Environmental and health protection are the leading reasons for consuming organic products. Natural resources are not infinite, and consumers are increasingly aware of this: their purchasing behaviour obliges producers, manufacturers and distributors to set up positive and low-impact systems. 

End of plastic, welcome to recycled, recyclable, upcycled natural materials: companies are innovating to offer more responsible consumption.

Products and services exhibited in the sector

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

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