IFOAM Organics Europe will facilitate one of the most important debates for the organic sector this October in Stockholm. Bringing together organic leaders from the Nordic region, the annual debate is a huge draw for retailers, press, and attending professionals who come for important updates about the future of organic – including challenges and vital opportunities for the year ahead.
Taking place for the first time at Kistamässan Stockholm – the ‘Big Nordic Organic Debate’ will bring together organic leaders from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland. These experts will share their valuable insights regarding the state of organic in their respective markets and will delve into vital trends for retailers to watch.
Last year’s debate included Aura Lamminparras (CEO of Pro Luomu ry); Charlotte Bladh André (CEO, Organic Sweden); Helle Borup Friberg (CEO, Organic Denmark); Eyglo Bjork Olafsdottir (Chairman, Organic Iceland); Markus Lohne Hustad (CEO, Økologisk Norge); and Joanna Wierzbicka (Deputy Director / Strategic Initiatives Manager from IFOAM Organics Europe) – who facilitated the session.
“It is always both inspiring and rewarding to discuss the market development for organic food with our Nordic neighbours. Our markets look different in many ways, but we still have a lot to learn from each other. What strengthens me the most is hearing how we are all working hard to change the food system with organic as part of the solution,” says Charlotte Bladh André VD of Organic Sweden.
Joanna Wierzbicka, Deputy Director, IFOAM Organics Europe: “We are excited to continue partnership with Diversified Communications, a company with a proven track record of promoting sustainability and innovation in the food industry. By combining our resources, we enhance our understanding of market trends and challenges and exchange ideas. That helps us more effectively address current industry challenges, making meaningful impact on the sector’s progress.”
More details about the debate will be announced in the coming weeks.
Discover the future of organic at Nordic Organic Food Fair 2024
The Nordic Organic Food Fair will bring together hundreds of certified organic food and drink brands with thousands of retailers and foodservice professionals. From Sweden to Denmark, Greece to Italy, Norway to Spain – the show will display a variety of international products as well as home-grown local brands.
It’s an unmissable trade show for the whole natural and organic industry, taking place for the first time in the capital city. Visitor registration will open soon.
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IFOAM Organics Europe is the European umbrella organisation for organic food and farming. With almost 200 members in 34 European countries, our work spans the entire organic food chain and beyond: from farmers and processors organisations, retailers, certifiers, consultants, traders, and researchers to environmental and consumer advocacy bodies.