Natural&Organic Products INDEPENDENT FREE NEWSPAPER ABOUT THE ORGANIC SECTOR Special Edition April 2018 “The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Printed in 100% ecological recycled paper Natural&Organic Products Europe 2018 Organic in the uk UK organic industry UK’s Leading Event for the prepares for its breakthrough Natural&Organic Products Industry moment Page 6-7 22-23 April 2018 | ExCel, London FIBL Organic continues to boom: Global market grew by double digits in 2016, the highest increase ever Page 10-13 IFOAM EU The impact of Brexit on organic agriculture in the UK Page 24 www.bioecoactual.com/en @bioecoactual Bio Eco Actual @bioeco_actual ©Aidan Synnott MEET US AT STAND V25 LONDON EXCEL - 2018 FOR LOVERS OF LATTES From spicy Turmeric Golden Milk over zesty Cardamom to the pink powers of the humble Beetroot. s Turmeric Tea r & plenty of othe organic teas and spices... April 2018 UK Special Edition 2 BIOECO ACTUAL Montse Mulé, NATURAL&ORGANIC PRODUCTS EUROPE Editor, [email protected] Natural&Organic Products Europe 2018. Europe’s leading event for the natural&organic products industry BIOECO London April 22 and 23, 2018. ACTUAL London’s ExCeL will host the Eu- rope’s favorite natural business PUBLISHER: event, which will welcome four eco- Centipede Films,S.L. nomic sectors: natural and organic food, cosmetics and personal care, POWERED BY: health, and natural cleaning prod- Bio Eco Actual P.O.Box 74, c.p. 08211 Castellar del Vallès ucts, in the so-called The Natural Barcelona – Spain Food Show; Natural Beauty & Spa Phone +34 937 474 319 Europe Show; Natural Living Show +34 664 320 251 and Natural Health Show. D.L.: B.1619-2017 PRINT 5.000 COPIES Natural & Organic Products Eu- rope is part of Diversified Communi- www.bioecoactual.com [email protected] cations’ portfolio of natural products trade shows and publications. DIRECTOR Enric Urrutia This edition will have 15% more EDITOR exhibition space, allowing for more Montse Mulé than 700 food and beverage exhib- TRANSLATOR & SUPERVISOR itors and 250 cosmetic and beauty Miriam Martínez Biarge exhibitors. More than 10,500 visi- tors from around 76 countries are CONCEPT & DESIGN QUAE Soluciones Creativas a Medida expected to attend. This will be a [email protected] - www.quae.es global meeting space for producers, PRINTED BY processors, distributors and custom- ©Aidan Synnott Bilbao Editorial Producciones S.L.U. [email protected] - www.bepsa.es ers looking for a fair, sustainable, ethical, frefrom, vegetarian, vegan The rise in popularity of Natural & worth £2.09 billion. The organic DIGITAL EDITION and healthy trade. While the indus- Organic Products Europe since its beauty and wellbeing sector grew by Oriol Urrutia try will show the latest novelties first edition in 1997 has been driven 13% to be worth £61.2 million.’ COLLABORATORS in food, drink and health from all by the growing demand for cleaner Finn Cottle, Eduardo Cuoco, Johanna Eckhardt, Joaquim Elcacho, Vicky Holman (Diversified over the world (more than 1,000 and more natural products. The The Natural Food Show Communications UK), Julia Lernoud, Jim new products will be presented), the show is renowned for showcasing Manson, Isidre Martínez, Montse Mulé, Dominika Piasecka, Enric Urrutia, Oriol Urrutia, most important challenges as well the best choice of certified organic, Thousands of tasty and nutritious Helga Willer as the opportunities with the great- GMO-free, vegan, vegetarian, and food and drink products all under one This publication has been possible thanks est potential impact on the market sustainable health and wellness in- roof. From hundreds of exciting start- to the collaboration agreement with DIVERSIFIED COMUNICATIONS UK for next year will be discussed and novations from around the world. ups as well as established brands. shared at the many talks and de- bates that have been programmed. Thousands of customers, retail- Natural Beauty & Spa Europe ers, caterers and foodservice manag- ers from all over the world, in search The very best natural, organic, For reprints and permissions contact the publisher. of high quality natural and organic cruelty-free, vegan, Fairtrade and Bio Eco Actual does not assume and hereby The show is products, are expected to visit the ethical beauty products from across disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in the fair. For a quarter of the exhibitors the globe. material contained herein, regardless of whether renowned for such errors result from negligence, accident or any this will be their first edition. The cause or whatsoever. fair will include pavilions dedicated Bio Eco Actual is not responsible for the content of showcasing the best Natural Health the advertisements included in this publication. to countries such as Austria, Peru, Bio Eco Actual is registered trademark owned by choice of certified Ecuador, Italy, Greece, Thailand, The UK’s biggest showcase for Centipede Films S.L. Spain and Sri Lanka; as well as indi- natural nutritional supplements, organic, GMO-free, vidual exhibitors from 60 countries, herbal remedies, natural healthcare vegan, vegetarian, including Australia, China, Czech and active health products. Republic, Germany, India, Ireland, and sustainable Japan, Poland and Sweden. Natural Living health and wellness The Soil Association’s recent Hundreds of eco-living products – innovations from organic market report revealed that from cleaning products to personal the ‘UK organic market is now in care – made with respect for the 2018 ©Centipede Films, S.L & Bio Eco Actual around the world its fifth year of strong growth and environment. April 2018 UK Special Edition BIOECO ACTUAL 3 NATURAL&ORGANIC PRODUCTS EUROPE Innovation Pitch Live an exclusive opportunity to fast track their way to meet their buyers All natural and organic brands and – potentially – win a listing,” will have the exclusive opportunity says Natural & Organic Products Eu- to explain in five minutes the qual- rope’s event director Carol Dunning. ity and innovation of their products to an audience of potential buyers. Natural Products Talks The Innovation Pitch Live is open to all participating companies in all Across three theatres, visitors will areas: The Natural Food Show, Nat- be able to see and hear from some of ural Health, Natural Living and the industry’s most respected names Natural Beauty & Spa Show. as they will reveal the latest trends, research and innovations to hit the “As a show, we’ve been support- market. ing new start-ups in the health and wellbeing sector for over twenty Natural Food Talks. Healthy eat- years. We’re delighted to be work- ing trends hosted by celebrity chefs ©Aidan Synnott ing closely with Holland & Barrett, and nutrition experts. Sponsored by once again, to offer our exhibitors naturalproductsglobal.com. Products Talks Theatre discussing Categories include: Best Depart- market trends and opportunities ment Store, Best Retail Chain, Best Natural Beauty Talks. Featur- – including the latest consumer re- Supermarket, Best Branded Store, The Soil ing the latest research, ingredient search and a comprehensive trade Best Online Retailer, and Best Inde- innovations, consumer trends, legis- overview of the 2018 Organic Mar- pendent Store. Association’s recent lation and regulation updates from ket Report. natural beauty leading speakers. Commenting on the move, Carol organic market Sponsored by kinetic natural prod- Natural & Organic Products Dunning, event director of Natural ucts distributor. Europe Awards 2018 & Organic Products Europe, says: report revealed that “We’re delighted to welcome the the ‘UK organic Natural Products Talks. Spon- Highlighting the very best Natural Beauty Retail Awards to the sored by Natural Balance Foods and products, individuals and stores show. The exhibition is the launch market is now in its delivered by a line-up of speakers throughout the country, this awards pad for so many fabulous new nat- with inspiring stories and great re- ceremony will take place on Sunday ural and organic beauty products. fifth year of strong search to share. 22nd April at the end of the first day To celebrate the retailers who stock growth and worth of Natural Products Europe. these products at the event where Natural Health Talks. Held in the industry truly comes together £2.09 billion’, conjunction with Natural Products Natural Beauty Retailer Awards each year, is a perfect fit.” News, the hottest trends and devel- whereas the organic opments in the natural & organic Designed to recognise and cele- 30 Under 30 beauty and wellbeing world delivered by industry pioneers. brate the importance that a great retail experience plays in growing This new initiative has been sector is worth £61.2 As in previous years, the Soil As- the organic and natural beauty mar- launched to acknowledge and re- sociation will also host several ex- ket, the revamped awards will now ward young talent who are set to be million clusive presentations in the Natural take place on Monday 23 April 2018. the future movers and shakers.n 253x105_Sortiment_GB.pdf 1 03.01.18 15:24 FOOD More than 80 years of experience, for a future worth living - from the beginning Baby food in precious Demeter or organic quality For a balanced diet Strict organic guidelines Important note: Breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for your baby. 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