Nordic Organic Food Fair announces Poland as ‘Country of the Year’
The Nordic Organic Food Fair has crowned Poland as it’s ‘Country of the Year’ for its 10-year anniversary edition, which takes place at MalmöMässan on 16-17 November. Awarded to a country’s ongoing commitment to organic, the show will celebrate with a dedicated opening ceremony, two Polish pavilion’s, live cooking demonstrations, and two seminars around the topic of ‘the rise of organic’ in Poland.
Event Director, Melina Viking says: “With strong commitment and collaboration between various Polish organisations, organic food production in Poland is on the rise. This is an exciting market which is projected to reach 10% market share by 2030. Furthermore, the Polish natural and organic cosmetics segment has been increasingly recognised and young innovative companies are heavily emerging on the global market. These are just a couple of reasons why we are proud to announce that Poland will be awarded the ‘Country of the Year’ title at this year’s event.
Opening Ceremony
As well as celebrating the opening of the Polish year, the opening of the fairs will be celebrated with a special ribbon cutting with Polish Ambassador to Sweden, Joanna Hofman and a ‘Country of the Year’ diploma will be presented by Managing Director of Diversified Communication, Carsten Holm.
The opening ceremony will start at 9.30am on 16 November at MalmöMässan.
Two Polish Pavilions
Natural, organic and sustainable products is growing in Poland and becoming a lucrative market especially with conscious consumers. Natural Beauty & Health Show (co-located with Nordic Organic Food Fair) will feature the very best choice of polish beauty, skincare and personal care on a dedicated Polish Pavilion organised by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency. And the very best Polish food and drink can be discovered in the Nordic Organic Food Fair. Brands featured here include: LYOFOOD, Polska Ekologia, PPH MAXPOL, IsoFit, AG ESSENTIALS, 4 Szpaki, Natural Baby Care, Simply More Mikolaj Lopatto,HAGI, Balviten Glutenfree, Tabit, Actic, FRESH FACTORY, LEI food&drinks, LIMEKO S.C., Appolonia, Eurowafel, ZPS “Jamar” Szczepaniak, Lestello, and MLB Biotrade.
Polish brands to see:
Eurowafel – Eurowafel is the producer of different sort of wafers. Since its establishment in 1984, it has developed over the years by investing in modern machines and innovative technologies. On the one hand, we base our production on traditional recipes but on the other, we use innovative solutions to develop new productsas a response to constantly changing market expectations. Eurowafel serves its Clients with high quality products by ensuring product safety according to IFS Certificate. We use the best flour and only simple and verified ingredients. Combining tradition with the latest researches on health food, we implement new, light and healthly products that can be served in many ways.
Simplymore – “Simply More Face Cream is a100% natural origin face cream made with exactly 10 ingredients. The minimalist formula of our cream was created to support your skin and its natural processes comprehensively, providing it with what it needs. Light texture pleasantly wraps the skin, does not leave a greasy film and does not clog pores. In addition, it absorbes quickly, which makes the cream perfect under makeup. Simply More Gentle Face Cleansing Emulsion is 100% natural origin, gentle and extremely efficient face washing emulsion. 10 ingredients create a perfectly balanced formula that deeply cleanses without disturbing the natural hydro-lipid barrier. Natural, high-quality oils and emulsifiers penetrate the pores and dissolve impurities, while moisturizing and nourishing the skin. The creamy-milky texture ensures a pleasant feeling and leaves the skin velvety and soft to the touch. The minimalist formula does not burden the skin, restores its balance. The product is friendly to sensitive skin and prone to allergies, it will not disturb the natural pH of the skin.”
4szpaki – “We are 4 Starlings Soapmakers – a producer of natural cosmetics and also a family company straight from the greenest region in Poland, which is called Podlasie (“a land by the forest”). Our goal is to create simple, functional care products based on natural raw materials that, if possible, we source locally. Superbar is a cosmetic that truly embodies the idea of zero waste. Vegan, multifunctional, and enclosed in an ecological package, this efficient formula will successfully replace several other care products. Nourishing butters (cocoa, shea and murumuru) and hydrating oil extracts (from birch and oak bark) combine with the natural prebiotic inulin, as well as the regenerating and irritation soothing qualities of bittersweet nightshade. Superbar can be used to wash the whole body from top to bottom and everywhere between.”
Natural Baby Care – “Our Natural Baby Body Lotion is highly natural products for children from the 1st day of life. It contains 99,5% of natural ingredients, which are certified by Ecocert. Product is suitable for vegans. The lotion has been developed basing on an innovative formula with natural ingredients to ensure the daily good condition of the baby’s skin. Contains hypoallergenic sweet almond oil, nourishing coconut oil, soothing avocado oil and chamomile, and other regenerating and soothing ingredients. The lotion protects the baby’s delicate skin from irritation. Suitable for everyday and frequent use. Lotion’s bottle and label are made of recycled material and product is packed in biodegradable boxes. Product is a finalist of Natural & Organic Award 2022 in London in category Best New Mother & Baby Product.”
Opportunities for the Swedish market
Highlighting key trends and opportunities for Polish products in Sweden, two talks will take place in the show’s free to attend seminar programme. On the 16 November ‘The rise of Polish Organic and opportunities on the Swedish market’ will take place at 2pm on the Organic Talks stage. And ‘Trends from the Swedish and Polish beauty markets. Key differences and similarities’ will take place on 16 November at 11am on the Eco Living Talks Stage.
As well as this, a range of cooking demonstrations will take place throughout the two days, showing how foodservice professionals can use organic polish food and drink products for their menus or establishments.
Register for a free trade ticket
Nordic Organic Food Fair (co-located with Natural Beauty & Health Show ) returns to MalmöMässanm, Sweden on 16-17 November. This year, the fair will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a brand-new look and four refreshed feature areas: Plant Based Show, Natural Beauty Show, Natural Health Show, and the Free from Trail. To register for a free trade ticket, please visit www.nordicorganicexpo.com.