Events
April
11-12: Natural and Organic Products Europe and Market Report Launch
Olympia London
The UK's biggest organic and natural products trade show, incorporating the Soil Association organic business seminars. Discounted stand space is available in the Soil Association organic marketplace exclusively for our licensees with smaller businesses, which is by far the most cost-effective way to launch your brands to some of the worlds leading buyers. Don't forget that entry to the show is free to visit - so come and see us or network with other organic businesses.
www.naturalproducts.co.ukMay
Balmoral show
Balmoral, Belfast
Come and see us at Northern Ireland's largest, annual agricultural show.
www.balmoralshow.co.ukJune
10-11: Sustainable Foods Summit, Amsterdam,
The aim of the Sustainable Foods Summit is to address the major issues the food industry faces concerning sustainability and eco-labels such as organic and fair trade.
The second edition of this summit will take place in and focuses on sustainable supply chains and fair trade. Key topics cover ethical partnerships, traceability, roundtables, distribution and marketing. Case studies are given of companies that have successfully and legitimately met the sustainability challenges. The Sustainable Foods Summit is organised by Organic Monitor.
www.sustainablefoodssummit.com
Three Counties show
Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire
A new event in the Soil Association calendar. Come and see us at the Three Counties agricultural show. We offer a whole range of marketing and support services for farmers and growers - so come visit our stand to find out more if this interests you.
www.threecounties.co.uk
Royal Highland show
Ingliston, Edinburgh
Visit our stand at the annual Scottish agricultural show, featuring exhibitors from all over Scotland as well as hand picked exhibitors from England, Wales and Europe.
www.royalhighlandshow.org
July
Royal Welsh show
Builth Wells show ground, Powys
The annual Welsh agricultural show brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a unique and very special 'Welsh' flavour. Come and see us in the Organic Centre Wales marquee.
www.rwas.co.uk
August
Pembrokeshire County show
Pembrokeshire County Showground
More details soon
www.pembrokeshirecountyshow.co.uk
September
3-17: Soil Association Organic Fortnight - Nationwide
The nationwide celebration of all things organic, designed to increase awareness of living an organic lifestyle. It's the perfect time to capitalise on the success of the organic market, and to spread the message about the benefits of organic production, good for you, good for the planet! Organic events and promotions held nation-wide, including our famous Soil Association Organic Festivals.
www.soilassociation.org/organicfortnight
11-12: Organic Food Festival
Harbourside, Bristol
The ever popular Organic Food Festival will be back in Bristol on the Quay Side on the 11th - 12th September 2010 demonstrating the resilience and power of consumer choice in voting for better food and better health for us, the animals we eat and the planet. The Organic Food Festival, organised by Real Food Festivals Ltd, is a highlight of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight. To find out more about how to get involved and to book a stand, please contact us on 0207 370 8627 or email fabiod@realfoodfestival.co.uk
Beyond Beauty Paris
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Beyond Beauty is at the hub of Europe's beauty market – and is a relatively new addition in the Soil Association's calendar. With a global audience and visitors last year of almost 20,000, who could miss this new generation event.
www.beyondbeautyparis.com
National Dairy event
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
The National dairy event is Europe's leading dairy show, offering farmers, processors, retailers and the supply trade the opportunity to see what is going on in Britain's dairy industry.
www.dairyevent.co.uk
October
Lady Eve Lecture - more details to follow.
November
AgriScot
The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
Why not come and visit us at this premier agricultural event. No need for tickets, as entry and parking are free! AgriScot is a great event where technical and commercial advice is on offer. Are you thinking of going organic? Come along and learn about organic conversion from a farmer's point of view, grants that are available as well as marketing opportunities for your products.
www.agriscot.co.uk
Natural Beauty Summit, Europe
Hotel Pullman Rive Gauche, Paris
Natural Beauty Summit will focus on major developments in the beauty industry. With the global market for natural and organic cosmetics continuing to show fast growth rates, the summit covers some of the most important developments and issues.
www.naturalbeautysummit.com
December: Welsh Winter Fair
The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
Come and see us at the annual Welsh winter agricultural show. Over 1400 entries in livestock competitions and 300 trade stands are expected this year.
www.rwas.co.uk