Following the success of its 2019 Paris edition, NATEXPO returns on September 21 and 22 at Eurexpo Lyon. In the fall, all French and international organic professionals will meet at this event, dedicated to discovering the latest global news in a booming sector. In 2019, in France, the food portion of this market is expected to pass the €10 billion mark. In 2018, consumer purchases were €9,7 billion, up +15,7% compared to 2017.
A perfect reflection of this spectacular vitality, NATEXPO has now, and since 2017, taken place every year to keep pace with the sustained growth of the sector. NATEXPO 2020 is looking promising: 12,000 visitors and 850 exhibitors are expected, an increase of +25% compared to the previous – and first! – edition in Lyon in 2018.
Eight months before the show opens, the space reserved by professionals has already increased by +17% compared to the same period in 2018. The Cosmetics & Hygiene, Home and Personal Products & Services, and Services & Equipment for stores and brands sectors already represent the same space as in 2018. Market players are clearly showing their desire to increase their exhibition spaces, predicting a significant increase in the total surface area of the show (20,000 m2 in 2020).
An unmissable international trade fair for organic players
As the only professional event in Europe covering all sectors of the organic industry, NATEXPO is firmly established in the global calendar of essential events in the sector. At the crossroads of all the new organic and ecological trends, NATEXPO is today a leading international event that this year expects a quarter of exhibitors from around the world.
Visitors will thus benefit from a global panorama of new organic trends to draw on the good ideas of tomorrow.
The dynamism of French territories in terms of organic products will also be in the spotlight during this 2020 edition, with 7 regions already registered.
All the new organic trends in 360°
All sectors of the organic sector will be represented at this new edition: food, ingredients and raw materials, dietary products, food supplements, cosmetics and hygiene, products and services for the home and personal, services and equipment for stores and brands. Numerous events and conferences will punctuate the show, including the NATEXPO Trophies, which recognize the latest innovations on the market.
A true support tool for all industry players, NATEXPO allows brands and distributors to better anticipate market developments. At the show, exchanges between professionals are a privileged way to find the right answers to new consumer expectations: bulk sales, packaging reduction, new packaging materials, etc.
2 days punctuated by numerous events and activities
NATEXPO, which meets the needs of professionals, is a unique meeting place for brands, buyers, and decision-makers to exchange ideas and develop their activities. Over two days, the show offers activities, advice, and conferences to learn all about the latest organic news in France and around the world:
- NATEXPO 2020 Trophies : created to reward the best organic innovations, the NATEXPO Trophies will reward products launched between May 1, 2019 and May 1, 2020 in 8 categories: Beverages, Food supplements, Sweet groceries, Savory groceries, Fresh products, Cosmetics & Personal hygiene, Products & Services for the home and the person, Equipment for the store.
- The Lab : an exhibition and pitching venue, the Lab is dedicated to young innovative companies that are leading initiatives in the areas of zero waste, the circular economy and technological eco-innovations.
- The New Products Gallery : a reflection of innovation! This strategic space will allow visitors to exclusively discover the exhibitors' innovations.
- Import / Export Office : a space to identify and activate the right levers for import and export: regulations, packaging, certifications, expectations of target markets, etc.
- The Natexbio Forum : mini-conferences organized by NATEXBIO, the federation of organic processors and distributors, to take stock of the organic market and its potential with various experts. This will also be an opportunity to review the 2nd edition of the "Natexbio Challenge" competition, dedicated to new processing and distribution companies.
- The Food Supplement Forum : in partnership with SYNADIET, this space will allow buyers and sellers in the sector to be informed of the latest news in the sector.
- The Cosmetic Innovations Forum : in partnership with Cosmébio®, a professional association for ecological and organic cosmetics, this space will be entirely dedicated to beauty and well-being within the center itself, bringing together all the events organized around the exhibitors' cosmetic innovations.
- The Bio Trends Forum : in partnership with BIOLINÉAIRES, many topics will be covered during conferences, allowing visitors to benefit from a privileged space for exchanges with numerous experts.
- The Organic Ingredients Forum : around experts, producers and processors, the main challenges of the upstream organic sector will be addressed.
An eco-committed trade fair
For many years, NATEXPO has been implementing initiatives aligned with the values of the organic sector; these commitments to respecting the environment and reducing the ecological footprint are fundamental values in the organization of this event. It is essential to preserve nature by favoring eco-responsible attitudes from the planning to the execution of the show.
In this approach, various actions are implemented:
- Waste management (selective collection during assembly and dismantling periods but also during the show)
- The cleaning equipment used during the show is made up of ecological cleaning products.
- 90% of the show's signage is made of cardboard
- Eco-friendly stand layouts, with low-energy lighting, recycled carpets, and partitions made from PEFC-certified and reusable materials. In 2020, carpeting will no longer be present in the aisles.
- Communication entirely printed on recycled paper or paper from sustainably managed forests
- Carpooling is encouraged via the show's website
- A Zero Waste commitment with the Red Cross: volunteer teams mobilize at the end of the show to collect food, in agreement with the exhibitors. In 2019, more than 8 tons were collected
The Eurexpo Lyon site, where this edition of NATEXPO is taking place, has also been involved for several years in an environmentally friendly approach, notably through the ISO 14001 standard, and is currently working on improving waste sorting, optimizing water and energy consumption, limiting CO2 emissions and offering responsible catering.