Du 20 22 in October Next up in Paris Nord Villepinte, organic professionals will be meeting at the Natexpo trade fair: the international trade fair for organic products, an event that is shaping the organic of tomorrow!
Among the more than 1,000 exhibitors Representing all market players: producers, manufacturers, processors, distributors and sector specialists at national and international level, more than 600 organic food and wine suppliers will be present, which positions Natexpo as the leading French trade fair for organic food.
A real breeding ground that will allow professionals in commercial and collective catering to discover, in one place, all the latest trends and innovations, and to meet new partners, suppliers, etc.
The French want organic products in commercial and institutional catering
With an average of, 7 out of 10 French people who are interested in an organic food offering outside their home, organic catering is booming!
French people's expectations are highest in school catering, with 85% of households with children expressing interest. 78% of French people also want organic products in restaurants, 76% in hospitals, and 74% in retirement homes.
To meet these expectations, 45% of commercial catering establishments reported using organic products in mid-2018.
Source Agence Bio 2019
The market is estimated at €452 million excluding VAT in purchases of organic products served in out-of-home catering, including €246 million in collective catering (2017 figures, i.e. +7% vs. 2016) and €206 million in commercial catering (+13% vs. 2016). This is a market with strong growth potential.
Source Agence Bio / ANDi May 2018
A prime location for catering at the Natexpo 2019 trade fair
Catering occupies a prominent place at the Natexpo trade fair:
- a course will be entirely dedicated to him,
- Visitors will be able to attend cooking workshops with chefs and discover the Organic Wine Village,
- business meetings will be organized throughout the duration of the show,
- and, new this year, a trail dedicated to frozen foods will also be offered to visitors.
A route entirely dedicated to catering
To guide catering professionals through the more than 1 exhibitors present, Natexpo offers them a route entirely dedicated to catering.
Tailor-made for these professionals, this course which brings together nearly 400 exhibitors is a true immersion into the world of organic commercial and institutional catering. A great way to easily optimize your visit and meet professionals in the sector.
Frozen foods: a new market segment at Natexpo
To limit losses and waste, producers and processors offer more and more frozen products.
Particularly suited to collective catering (canteens, hospitals, retirement homes, etc.), frozen organic products are an effective response to the demand for practicality and healthy, environmentally friendly products.
A tour dedicated to frozen products will allow catering professionals to discover the latest developments and innovations in this sector, etc.
The Cooking Workshop: a place for exchange and discovery
The Atelier Cuisine is a true living showcase of organic products in the restaurant world. A space for creation and expression, this venue is a kitchen laboratory, where chefs share their inspiration and expertise. The Atelier Cuisine opens onto the show's aisles, inviting visitors to come and taste dishes made with exhibitors' products.
Each day, chefs will perform 45-minute culinary demonstrations highlighting major organic trends and exhibitors' products. These demonstrations will cover a variety of topics: organic food in catering, organic frozen food, zero waste, vegan, raw food, and more.
Business meetings
During the 3 days of the show, Natexpo offers the opportunity for professionals from all sectors to meet during business meetings in order to develop their activity.
Organized at the heart of the show, Natexpo offers targeted meetings between exhibitors and buyers, particularly in the catering industry. This is an opportunity to learn more about the exhibitors' offerings and innovations.
These meetings represent a considerable time saving for visitors, who thus benefit from targeted and personalized interviews with the exhibitors who interest them.
Registration for business meetings is now open on: https://natexpo.com/visiter/rendez-vous-daffaires
The Regions have their say
An agora at the heart of the show where interprofessional organizations, federations and regional structures will share their experience, particularly on commercial and collective catering, during round tables open to all.