Record Number of Products at Natural & Organic Products Europe

With the UK’s organic sector now worth £2.09bn and total sales of organic products increasing by 7.1 per cent in 2016, according to the Soil Association’s latest Organic Market Report, the Natural & Organic Products Europe show is primed to be a must-visit event for those in the food and drink industry.

Last year’s show experienced a record number of entries, however the 2017 edition - which runs from the 2nd until 3rd April - looks set to experiencing a 15 per cent increase in the number of organic products on offer.

Over half of the 700 exhibiting companies have announced that they will be promoting certified organic products, including food and drink, health and nutrition, and beauty and personal care. Between them they’ll be promoting certification marks from around the world, including the Soil Association (over 80 licensees have been confirmed), Organic Food Federation, Organic Farmers & Growers, IOFGA, Demeter, Ecocert, COSMOS, EU Organic (Euro Leaf), USDA Organic and JAS, among others.

Clare McDermott, business development director at Soil Association Certification said, “Natural & Organic Products Europe is a fantastic opportunity for demonstrating the range and innovation within the organic sector and has to be the main event on every organic manufacturer’s and retailer’s calendars.”

Paul Moore, CEO of the organic trade board said, “Natural & Organic Products Europe represents the sharp end of innovation for products and future trends in the organic market, with great start ups and more established businesses displaying the latest in ideas and concepts.”

The Growing Organic Together pavilion, which is hosted by the Soil Association & Organic Trade Board in the Natural Food Show, is a good starting point for visitors to see what’s new. It is 65 per cent bigger than last year’s section, features 30 organic brands, and boasts a prominent new location near the entrance.

Mr Organic, One Earth Organics, Booja-Booja and Yogi Tea are some of this year’s pavilion participants.

The Soil Association will host exclusive presentations in the Natural Products Talks Theatre discussing market trends and opportunities. Free mentoring sessions will be available for independent retailers planning to host Wake up to Organic events on 14th June 2017, although places are limited and need to be booked in advance by emailing Annie Seeley at annie@organictradeboard.co.uk.

River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller and food and health blogger Madeleine Shaw will also be showcasing their organic breakfast recipes for the Wake up to Organic campaign in the Natural Food Kitchen at 10am on Monday 3th April.

For more information and to register for a free trade pass in advance (£20 on the door), please visit naturalproducts.co.uk