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| Brief Closing Report: 20th Biofach Welcomed Some 46,000 Guests Neither economic crisis nor persistent snowstorms could keep the international organic experts away: Some 46, 000 trade visitors poured into the exhibition centre in Nürnberg from 19-22 February. The international share of visitors was again 38 % and the buyers came from 130 countries: after Germany, mainly from Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Denmark. The visitors were impressed by the rich, enjoyable and creative products from the 2,744 exhibitors, of whom two-thirds were international. "Highly satisfied exhibitors and visitors at the world's exhibition duo, who impressively celebrated the birthday of their industry event despite the uncertain economic times!spliter 20 years of organic passion: The discussions also concentrated on such important issues as sustainability and organic sector values in the 20th anniversary year of the world's leading exhibition. More than 1,500 participants used the retail trade's Fachandelstag, the Fair & Ethical Trade Forum and the first Sustainability Conference two days before BioFach to exchange views, " says Claus Rättich, Member of the Management Board of NürnbergMesse. It was a feast for all fans of Scandinavian delicacies and Danish organic products. The Country of the Year was inspiring with 45 exhibitors and well over 1,000 trade visitors. The Danes can not only be proud of the highest per head consumption of organic products in the EU, but also of their impressive presentation at BioFach and Vivaness 2009. Vivaness 2009 presented world market leaders and newcomers Natural personal care was successful again: Almost every second visitor sourced information about the trends and new products at Vivaness. 204 natural personal care exhibitors from 23 nations delighted the professionals in the day-lit hall 7A and parts of hall 7. The most strongly represented countries after Germany with 100 exhibitors were France (30), Italy (15), Austria (10) and Switzerland (8). Visitors were able to gather information about new products from well-known world market leaders from Germany and some really hot tips. Newcomers in 2009 were cosmetic manufacturers from Brazil, Columbia, Macedonia, Swaziland and the Czech Republic. Textile Area celebrated successful premiere Fashionable styles captured the World Organic Trade Fair: 47 exhibitors of natural textiles and eco fashion presented their products for the first time in the new Textile Area at BioFach. The manufacturers of green and ethically correct fashion showed their products to a professional audience this year for the first time in a joint special area, which provided a highly modern platform with a light and puristic atmosphere. The stylish ambience of the lounge in the Textile Area invited visitors to communicate, discuss and make contact. The international organic industry meets in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg next time from Wednesday to Saturday, 17-20 February 2010 . Anyone who can't wait that long can update on the latest market trends at the premiere of BioFach India in Mumbai from 29 April to 1 May 2009. In 2008, the mother exhibition with its international daughters in Japan, the USA, Brazil and China brought together some 4,000 exhibitors and 100,000 trade visitors. The figures for exhibitors and visitors are checked and certified by the Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics (FKM), Berlin. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Exhibition News :: home page |