Growing market potential for organic products in Brazil and Latin America.

Almost 25% of the whole organic certified agricultural area in the world are located in Latin America and among the top six countries are Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

In the large cities and metropolitan areas such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires demand for organic products is steadily growing. Thus supermarket chains and natural food shops such as Zona Sul, ABC, Sendas, Carrefour or Mundo Verde are increasingly looking to diversify their range of products and to also offer organic products. The organic market in Brazil is estimated at 200 million USD but with high growth rates expected in the future.

International exhibitors will find good market opportunities for baby food, snack and confectionery, cereals, cheese and sausages products, beer and wine, pasta and dietary food products in certified organic quality.

Furthermore the market for natural cosmetic and body care products is very attractive and growing in Brazil.

Beverages

Household utensils, detergents and cleaning agents

Cosmetics and accessories
Body care and hygiene
Cosmetics and make-up
Fragrances and perfumes
Aroma therapy

Remedies (natural remedies, extracts and essences)

Textiles and clothing (raw materials, fibres and yarns)

Agricultural supplies and processing
Seedlings and seeds
Pesticides and plant protecting products
Soil improvers
Animal breeding and feeds

Services (associations, certification and controls, management consultancy)

Admission procedure

In order to assure a continuous level of quality, exhibitors and their products have to fulfil the strict admission criteria established for BioFach. Easy procedures apply for exhibitors at BioFach Nuremberg and BioFach América Latina of previous years.

National certifications from Mercosur countries are also accepted. For non-food products, special criteria apply and companies should contact the organizers.

Facts and Figures about BioFach América Latina

BioFach América Latina has grown to the leading and one and only pure organic trade event in Brazil. 157 companies from nine countries participated in 2005. In 2006 the trade event will move to São Paulo and around 200 exhibiting companies are expected. More than 70 % of the participating companies evaluated the success of the participation with very good or good results and more than 60% are planning to exhibit again in 2006. A detailed final report is available with the organisers.

Concurrent Events

In cooperation with BioFach América Latina, it will be realized the second edition of Expo Sustentat. This event is mainly focused on forestry products, sustainable fisheries, fair trade and carbon credits market. BioFach América Latina and Expo Sustentat will have both individual Conferences. Speakers from all over the world will talk about the respective subjects during the three days and filling in four rooms with instant translation for English and Spanish for the main lectures.

Booth Options

Early Bird Rate
Until April 30^th, 2006

Rate from
May 1^st, 2006

Option A:         2 m x 2 m
Including:
- basic stand assembly, wall panels, grey carpet, 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 shelves, 1 garbage can, 1 power point 110V, lighting
- 6 inscription tickets (incl.
conference for 3 full days) plus
6 guest invitations incl. conference  for one day
- show directory listing
- website promotion

US$ 1,600

US$ 1,700

Option B:         3 m x 3 m
Including:
- basic stand assembly, wall panels, grey carpet, 1 table, 4 chairs, 2 shelves, 1 garbage can, 1 power point 110V, lighting
- 9 inscription tickets (incl.
conference for 3 full days) plus
9 guest invitations incl. conference  for one day
- show directory listing
- website promotion

US$ 2,450

US$ 2,560

Website
www.biofach-americalatina.com.br

ExpoSustentat: same dates and place as BioFach América Latina