Nordic organic leaders will use this year’s Nordic Organic Food Fair as a platform to debate how the sector can work collaboratively to be food system change-makers. 

The debate will be facilitated by Europe’s lead organic advocacy grouping, IFOAM Organics Europe. 

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 to share their insights on  the dynamics of organic in their respective markets. The discussion is likely to be a bit draw for retailers, brands and other organic Industry stakeholders looking be briefed on current trends and market opportunities. 

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 (pictured) of Organic Sweden.

“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”

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.” 

Nordic Organic Food Fair, co-located with The Good Food Fair and the Natural Beauty & Health Show will take place at Kistamässan Stockholm on 9-10 October.