Now an annual event, NATEXPO is making its grand return to Paris in 2019 after a successful Lyon edition which brought together more than 700 exhibitors and 9,600 visitors.

In Paris, the leading trade fair for organic professionals is expecting more than 1 exhibitors for a record-breaking edition.

Nine months before the event, more than 600 companies have already announced their presence at the meeting of their sector, which will be held at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on October 20-21-22 .

9 regions will be represented on site, like the Grand Est region which has confirmed its first participation in the show. NATEXPO also expects strong international growth with a growing number of countries registered.

All the bio of tomorrow at NATEXPO 2019

NATEXPO expects 20% more exhibitors than its previous Parisian edition in 2017. It has indeed become the place where the organic of tomorrow is born in all sectors : food, cosmetics and hygiene, dietetics and food supplements, ingredients and raw materials, products and services for the home and people, and services and equipment for stores.

This exceptional trade fair has the particularity of reflecting the diversity and vitality of the organic market, notably marked by the unprecedented growth of food products, which have seen consumer purchases double since 2012 – reaching nearly 8,4 billion euros in 2017.[1].

3 days punctuated by numerous events and animations

NATEXPO, meeting the needs of professionals as closely as possible, is a prime meeting place for brands, buyers, and decision-makers to exchange ideas and develop their organic activities. Over three days, the show offers activities, advice, and conferences to learn all about the latest organic news in France and around the world.

Highlights for all organic professionals

NATEXPO allows professionals to discover the best innovations in terms of products or services as well as to learn about new trends in the organic market in order to best respond to them. Thus, in addition to the two new areas dedicated to import/export and cutting-edge cosmetics, NATEXPO offers numerous events throughout the show to meet the different needs of the professionals present:

• NATEXPO 2019 Trophies : Created to reward the best organic innovations, the NATEXPO Trophies will reward products launched between 1^er May 2018 and the 1st^er May 2019 in 7 categories: Beverages, Food supplements, Dietetics, Groceries, Fresh produce, Cosmetics & Personal hygiene, Products & Services for the home and the person.
• The Regions have their say : an agora at the heart of the show where interprofessions, federations and regional structures will give conferences open to all.
• Retail Expert : a speed dating space between distribution experts and future creators of organic stores to gather valuable advice.
• The Organic Brands Forum : Natexpo is a tool to support market growth; as such, brands that wish to develop will have a platform to present themselves to project leaders.
• The Lab : An exhibition and pitching venue, the Lab is dedicated to start-ups that are driving innovative initiatives in zero waste, the circular economy and technological eco-innovations.
• The New Products Gallery : reflection of innovation! This strategic space will allow visitors to exclusively discover the exhibitors' innovations.
• The Kitchen Workshop : A space for creativity and expression for chefs from prestigious restaurants, the Atelier Cuisine is a laboratory for authentic and healthy cuisine, located in the heart of the Food Center and opening onto the aisles of the show. NATEXPO visitors will be invited to taste dishes made with exhibitors' products.
• “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 with various experts on the organic market and its potential. It will also be an opportunity to look back at the first edition of the "Natexbio Challenge" competition, dedicated to processing and distribution start-ups.
• 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 Organic Agency's Sector Structuring Forum : A forum for producers, processors, or distributors interested in investing in an organic project. The goal is to answer their questions, assess the various public and private financing options for their project, and connect them with suitable financiers.
• 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.

NATEXBIO, the French federation of the organic sector, member of the IFOAM EU network, has as members SYNADIS BIO, SYNADIET and SYNABIO and links with Cosmébio, FNAB and France Vin Bio.

SPAS ORGANISATION is France's largest organizer of consumer and professional events dedicated to organic products, wellness, lifestyle, and sustainable development. Spas Organisation hosts 30 events: events dedicated to organic products, wellness and lifestyle trade shows, the Zen & Bio regional trade show network, and the digital marketplace sevellia.com.

The Adocom RP team, Sandra, Diana & C° – NATEXPO Press Service Thank you for your attention. Tel: 01 48 05 19 00 – Email: adocom@adocom.fr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Source: BIO Agency figures