Thousands attend Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show in London
Natural & Organic Award 2010 Winners announced
London’s Olympia was buzzing with activity over 11-12 April as over 8000 people gathered to attend Europe’s leading annual trade show for natural and organic products – Natural & Organic Products Europe. Marketed as the ‘must-attend’ business event for the entire natural products, health food and organic sectors, the show’s 500 plus exhibitors were joined by thousands of trade buyers from all around the world.
“This was without doubt the most successful Natural & Organic Products Europe to date – an extraordinary achievement considering the current economic climate,” says the show’s Event Director, Simon Barry. “The success of the show, in no small measure, is due to the extraordinary efforts our exhibitors put into promoting the event, plus the hugely loyal following we continue to receive from all the key buyers, associations and industry bodies.”
The two-day show also included the launch of the latest Soil Association’s Organic Market Report, which noted that whilst sales of organic products in the UK fell by 12.9% in 2009 to £1.84 billion there were clear signs of increasing confidence among consumers during the early months of this year. Full details of the report can now be found on the Soil Association’s website.
The winners of the coveted Natural & Organic Awards were also announced over the weekend at London Olympia’s Pillar Hall, after the close of business on the first day of the show. Hosted in association with the Soil Association and Natural Products magazine, the two-part Natural & Organic Awards format comprised an early evening awards presentation, sponsored by Nordic Naturals, Solgar, and Kinetic Natural Products Distributor, followed by a celebration party at the fabulous Kensington Roof Gardens.
"Despite the economic difficulties we have experienced over the past year, we have seen more innovation and new product development in the natural and organic products industry than I can remember, which makes the achievements of this year’s winners even more impressive," says Carsten Holm, MD of show organiser’s Diversified Business Communications. "Whilst we continue to have many challenges ahead, the entrepreneurial spirit and passion that has been so evident this year, will ensure that our industry continues to thrive in the years to come."
The awards presentation included the winners of 17 categories, including Best New Food Product, Best New Non-Food Product, Best New VMS Product, Best New Natural Beauty Product, Best New Sports Nutrition Product, and Best New Organic Food Product, which were voted for by visitors to the show’s New Product Showcase throughout Sunday 11 April.
The nominations and winners of The Natural & Organic Awards 2010 are:
BEST NEW FOOD PRODUCT
Peppersmith - Peppersmith Natural Chewing Gum
Pulsin Ltd - Pulsin Energy Bar
Triano Brands Ltd - Mamma Cucina Cheesecake – WINNER
BEST NEW NON-FOOD PRODUCT
Bodywise (UK) Ltd - Natracare Mini Breathable Liner
The Natural Baby Company - Gro Baby Shell Suit
Mohdoh - Mohdoh Wellbeing Products – WINNER
BEST NEW VMS PRODUCT
Natures Aid Ltd - Immune Support + – WINNER
Pukka Herbs Ltd - Red Ginseng Organic Botanical
VitalLife UK - Nordic Berries
BEST NEW NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCT (sponsored by Pegasus PR)
Butterflies Healthcare Ltd - NATorigin Pencil Eye Liner – WINNER
Butterflies Healthcare Ltd - NATorigin Eye Make-up Remover
Weleda UK - Weleda Pomegranate Bodycare
BEST NEW SPORTS NUTRITION PRODUCT
James White Drinks Ltd - Beet It Shot
MuleBar - MuleBar MegaBite Hunza Nut – WINNER
Sci-MX Nutrition Ltd - Protein Flapjack
BEST SHELL SCHEME STAND IN SHOW
Biohome
Pai Skincare
Booja Booja – WINNER
BEST SPACE ONLY STAND IN SHOW
Viridian – WINNER
Florascent
Pukka Herbs
BEST NEW PACKAGING DESIGN
Boost Trading Ltd (Pip)
Herbfarmacy
Evolve Beauty – WINNER
BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER (sponsored by NATorigin)
100% Health, Paignton
Better Food Company, Bristol – WINNER
Greens Health Foods, Lincoln
Nature’s Corner, Newbury
NAHS RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Therapy To Takeaway, Leamington Spa
Natural Health, Natural Health, Welwyn Garden City – WINNER
Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing, Bramhall
Natural Health Options, Stanmore
BEST NEW ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCT
Doves Farm Foods Ltd - Organic Gluten Free Tricolore Pasta
RDA Organic - Pip - Cloudy Apple
Pukka Herbs Ltd - After Dinner Organic Herbal Tea – WINNER
BEST ORGANIC RETAILER
Riverford Organic Vegetables
SeaSalt Ltd – WINNER
The Well Hung Meat Company
Abel & Cole
BEST ORGANIC TEXTILE PRODUCT
Seasalt, T-Shirt – JOINT WINNER
Wendy Keith Designs, Woollen Items – JOINT WINNER
Fou Furnishings, Bed Linen
BEST ORGANIC FACIAL SKINCARE PRODUCT
Botanicals Ltd, Rose & Camellia Cleansing Melt – WINNER
Savant Distribution Ltd, Complexion Boosting Serum
Lulu & Boo, Nettle & Lemon Tea-Tree Cleansing Gel
Neal’s Yard Remedies, Wild Rose Beauty Elixir
Essential Care, Lip Silk
BEST ORGANIC BABY PRODUCT
Inlight, Ecz-easy Balm
Lulu & Boo, Baby Bottom Balm – WINNER
Lulu & Boo, Baby Massage Oil
BEST ORGANIC BODYCARE PRODUCT
Green Hands, Cuticle and Nail Oil
Neal’s Yard Remedies, Body Oil
Botanicals Ltd, Mint & Tea Tree Foot Balm – WINNER
THE NATURAL PRODUCTS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Patrick Holden
Diversified Business Communications UK Ltd is now busy organising next year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe, which will return to Olympia, London, on 3-4 April 2011.
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