Japan’s meeting place for the organic industry
Japan’s organic market constantly developingThe amount of organic cultivable land in the country is increasing all the time as well. According to the MAFF (the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries), 0.4 % of Japan’s cultivable farmland is organic, and it is hoped that this percentage will more than double by 2018. To promote this target, the MAFF is providing the country’s organic farmers exhibiting at ORGANIC EXPO – together with BIOFACH JAPAN – with participation support. About 50 organic farmers will be representing their businesses and displaying their products at the MAFF pavilion in November.
Exhibition rounded off by trade conference and special areasIt is fair to say that ORGANIC EXPO – together with BIOFACH JAPAN’s accompanying programme will be able to be seen. Among other things, the BDIH (the German Association of Industrial and Retail Companies for Medicines, Health Food, Food Supplements and Cosmetics) will be giving a presentation about certification guidelines for natural cosmetics on the exhibition’s integrated “Organic Stage”. It will include talks by representatives from organisations such as JONA (the Japan Organic and Natural Foods Association) and Control Union Japan. Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to give presentations on the “Exhibitor’s Forum”.
The Novelty Stand is the place for anyone interested in innovations and unusual organic and natural personal care products. Here, organic products can be sampled and natural cosmetics tested.
A look back at BIOFACH JAPAN 2013The 13th BIOFACH JAPAN was attended by 15,078 trade visitors, who were able to learn about the latest products and trends from 188 organic enterprises from across the globe. Besides Japan, there were 19 other nations presenting organic products and natural cosmetics. In keeping with the slogan “Organic is our future!”, there was also a special area only showcasing organic products for children in 2013. The trade fair was completed by a varied and informative seminar programme.
The next few BIOFACH events:
BIOFACH, Nuremberg: 11 – 14 February 2015
BIOFACH AMERICA, Baltimore: 18 – 20 September 2014
BIOFACH INDIA, Kochi: 06 – 08 November 2014
BIOFACH CHINA, Shanghai: 28 – 30 May 2015
BIOFACH AMERICA LATINA, São Paulo: 10 – 13 June 2015
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