NATEXPO : Over 90 percent of exhibition space sold out
Posted - August 15, 2009
NATEXPO : Over 90 percent of exhibition space sold out
By O.W.N. news network
NATEXPO, the leading fair in France for organic and natural products will take place this coming October 17-19. In spite of the economic recession affecting many fairs this year around the globe Natexpo is almost sold out, according to show organizers. The event, celebrated every other year, is expecting around 500 exhibitors in Hall 8 of the Parc Des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris. NATEXPO hosts mainly French exhibitors.
This year entrepreneurs from 30 countries are expected to attend and take part in the parallel events scheduled, including the third edition of the NATEXPO Awards. Four trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Healthy eating, for organic foods; Health & Fitness, for health foods and & dietary supplements; Natural beauty, for natural cosmetics; The good life, for green products.
Foreign exhibitors are mainly European, such as the Region of Murcia, Spain known for its organic baby foods and purees that have found great acceptance in the French market. Other exhibitors in this show edition include Essential Care Organics from Great Britain, Natures Herb and Spice from Sri Lanka, Caprilac from Spain, and Equi-Nutri from Belgium.
Every two years NATEXPO turns into the meeting point for organics where the main supermarket and hypermarket chains find the latest products eager to enter the selective French market. Smaller retail chains, spas and beauty salons, fitness centers and sport shops also come to NATEXPO in search of the latest health related products. NATEXPO is an event produced by Comexposium for the French Federation of Dietetics. For more, please visit their website which is available in English and French. Free attendance passes may also be reserved in advance through the website. www.natexpo.com
Resilient Anuga increases space for organics
Posted - August 15, 2009
Resilient Anuga increases space for organics
By Warren Beaumont
The Anuga food exhibition being held October 10-14, in Cologne Germany, is showing strong resilience with organizers confident to attract 6,000 exhibitors, compared to 6,600 exhibitors last year. An extraordinary effort for the world
Sanphi: France gains taste of Brazil
Posted - August 15, 2009
Sanphi: France gains taste of Brazil
By Adriana Michael
Sanphi International, a sourcing, trading and consulting agency established in Brazil two years ago, will be introducing well known organic certified Brazilian brands to France this Fall. After two decades of rich experience acquired dealing with the international market in Latin America, French national Philippe Leclerc decided to relocate to Brazil two years ago to start this new venture sourcing Brazilian foods and ingredients to satisfy the growing demand for organics in France.
Repackaging the organic revolution
Posted - August 15, 2009
Special Report
Repackaging the organic revolution
By Angela West
Consumers are changing. Growing concern for global warming, health related issues, the huge amount of waste still generated daily in the post-consumer society, and the current economic recession, are factors affecting consumer purchasing decisions and lifestyles. Products are now expected to reflect changing values. It is no longer enough to supply an organic certified product if it is not presented in a unique, eco-friendly, convenient and safe packaging. To meet consumer preference for more sustainable products, European and North American retailers from Whole Foods Market to Tesco, and manufacturers from Nature’s Path to ConAgra Foods’ Healthy Choice are switching to more sustainable and recyclable packaging.
As a recent Ipsos Marketing survey of 23,000 consumers in 18 countries suggests, consumers may be willing to ditch convenient packaging for ‘greener’ packaging, while the food itself should include fresh ingredients and contain health benefits. Awareness of greener packaging may be growing partly due to recent media attention, Ipsos says.
Examining a new packaging solution may make an impact on our bottom line that was never considered before. Glass may not be too expensive, recycled plastics may be cheaper than the virgin plastics you are using, and cans may end up being your solution of choice. After weighing each option, it is possible that your company can save a significant amount of money by choosing an alternative that is better for the environment as well.
In this and next issues, OWN will present different packaging options to consider: glass, PET, bioplastics and metal in this edition.There are other alternatives out there and other questions to be asked on a subject that customers have indicated matters to them very much. Many no longer trust plastics due to their proven potential to leach into food. Most are also wary of the environmental and other costs of corn-based bioplastics and the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics.
