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2021 Edition
How can growth and trust in organic go hand in hand?
In response to today’s societal, environmental and health challenges, organic products have positioned themselves as a viable solution, offering a more durable consumer approach which also protects your health. In France, 9 out of 10 people consume organic products, if only rarely, and the sector continues to win over new consumers (Source: Agence Bio 2020).
The foundations of the organic market have now been firmly established, but that promise alone is no longer enough. To consolidate that growth and ensure that it lasts, the industry must align it with trust in organic…
The conferences will be held in French, with simultaneous translation provided in English.
Wednesday 9th June 2021
An overview of today's organic market: how is growth structured in the organic sector?
Organic products provide a major lever for addressing the societal and environmental challenges that consumers expect to face in the future. Driven by hungry demand, the organic sector has expanded into all the different distribution channels.
What used to be a committed stance, and then an opportunistic opening, organic has now become fully integrated into the strategies of stakeholders across the industry. Day 1 lays emphasis on the latest facts and figures about the organic market, and the different ways to maintain its growth.
Opening Speech
9 a.m
9 a.m
Marie-Pierre Mouton
President of the council of the Drôme county
Adrien Petit
Director - Cluster Bio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vincent Bascoul
Co-founder of Namaki Cosmetics & President of Cluster Bio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Conference 1
9:15
9:15
Organic and public policy: what are the key aims?
The French are increasingly concerned by what they consume, and the means of production and resources used… In step with these growing expectations, the French state and local governments are expanding their efforts to open up access to better food and more responsible consumption. Where does organic fit in with future public policy? What are the aims for this sector?
Laure Verdeau
Director - Agence BIO (French Agency for Development and Promotion of Organic Farming)
Didier Perréol
President of Synabio and VP of Léa Biodiversité
Claude Aurias
Counsellor Delegate of local economy, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Conference 2
10:15
10:15
The state of play: the French organic market in figures
With households buying more and more organic products, there is now room for all stakeholders to find their niche on this popularised, dynamic and fast-changing market. Get an overview of the state of play and market trends in 2021 for the different distribution chains (hypermarket and supermarket chains, specialist organic stores, e-commerce…) and see a breakdown of sales performance by category to help steer your business as effectively as possible.
Loïc Danel
DG of Biotopia Insights
Nagède Peteuil
Senior Consultant for IRI
Conference 3
11:30
11:30
How do you position yourself on the ever-shifting organic market?
The growth of the organic sector means changes for companies in terms of strategy and positioning. Find out about the different growth opportunities on the organic market from our guest speakers, there to share their first-hand experience.
Nicolas Blaser
Founder of Alpes Cambium SAS and Enea Sens
Benoît Soury
Organic Market Director for Carrefour Group
Stéphanie Jacq
Chief Purchasing Officer, Charles & Alice
Thursday 10th June 2021
Beyond organic: new trends coming to the fore: what levers should we pull to ensure consumer confidence?
After a string of health scandals over the past few decades, and especially now with the impact of the global pandemic, organic products have come to mean a ‘safe haven’ for many, guaranteeing quality to consumers. As a result, a whole new range of products has been introduced onto the market, either as supplements or alternatives to organically-certified products. Overwhelmed by this profusion of solutions, today’s consumer is left feeling confused and at a loss as to know who to trust. Day 2 focuses on initiatives and approaches for strengthening consumer confidence.
Opening Speech
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
How do the trailblazing organic companies shape their offering to keep bringing consumers on board? How do you adapt your strategy to win over customers in a society that has metamorphosed over the last few decades?
Laurent Huynh
General Director of Bjorg et Compagnie
Conference 1
9:30
9:30
Exclusive study: how much consumers see organic as a priority
Cluster Bio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will disclose the findings of an exclusive study into consumer expectations, and the main priorities when balancing organic against other compatible, responsible and competing alternatives. Use this study to fine-tune or strengthen your strategies.
Marie Chedeville
Qualitative Studies Manager, OpinionWay
Delphine Michaut
Marketing Consulting Director, OpinionWay
Conference 2
10:15
10:15
Beyond organic: what can be done to inspire confidence in organics in France and abroad?
The sector is being challenged on all sides, and every stakeholder is sending out a reassuring message to encourage consumers to buy into the organic vision. Be inspired by the initiatives taken to “boost confidence” in organic products and services in France and abroad.
Caroline Roux
Food & Drink Analyst at MINTEL Global New Products Database (GNPD)
Conference 3
11:30
11:30
Organic is no longer enough!
Since organic has spread into the mainstream, a larger number of people now have access, but that opening also pulls the market away from its core values. Our guest speakers reveal the solutions put in place to go that one step further.
Marjorie François
Vice-President of Biomonde
Thomas Lemasle
CEO and co-founder of Oé
Maxime Durand
Co-founder and General Director of BioDemain
