As a result of its continued growth, Natexpo, a trade show dedicated to the organic market, has now become an annual event.
The 2018 edition of Natexpo will be held for the first time in Lyon, at the heart of a leading region for organic production, on 23 and 24 September, in Hall 4 of Eurexpo.
In order to help organic professionals, whether visitors or exhibitors, gain further insight into the future of the market, learn all the latest news from the sector, and identify the latest trends and new solutions, a multitude of show features will be organised throughout the duration of the show.
These will include talks, demonstrations, theme areas, workshops and forums, and will give attendees guidance on the best way to develop their business, as well as facilitate exchange of information between professionals.
As well as the ten show features and theme areas on offer, the Natexpo event in Lyon will be hosting two new initiatives:
• Regional Focus: a seminar area open to inter-branch organisations, federations and regional clusters.
• Retail Expert: a speed-dating space for meetings between retail specialists and the future founders of organic stores that are in search of valuable advice.
Discovering New Products
At the 2017 edition, 89% of visitors found new suppliers at the show and 89% discovered new products.
With 750 exhibitors expected from France and abroad, the thousands of visitors due to attend will have the opportunity to discover the latest trends, gain organic expertise and sample the products of today and tomorrow, both from France and around the world, in one single venue.
Indeed, one of Natexpo’s specificities is that it brings together all of the sectors concerned with organic products, from food to hygiene products and ingredients. The event attracts all the leading names from the French and global organic sector, as well as market newcomers.
Award Winners
Attendees are also invited to experience the best organic innovations of the year in categories at the 2018 Natexpo Awards Area, learn about the future of the organic market through a series of talks organised by Natexbio, the French federation of organic processors and retailers, and participate in a speed dating event between retail specialists and new businesses, held in association with Synadis BIO.
The event will also play host to a Dietary Supplement Forum, examining the latest news from this important segment, a Cosmetic Innovations Forum, an Organic Trends Forum, and the second annual Organic Ingredient Forum, which will be held at the heart of the new 'Ingredients and Raw Materials' sector of the fair.
Lastly, Natexpo 2018 will also host a major debate on the gluten-free market, entitled 'Gluten-free products: a sustainable innovation trend? A scientist’s view'.
For more information, visit www.natexpo.com
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