SANA 2023: INTERNATIONAL, B2B AND FORWARD THINKING

7-10 SEPTEMBER 2023 BOLOGNA

From legume pasta to vegetable pasta without carbohydrates, from avocado oil to dates, from vegetable yogurt to Yaupon: these are among the food trends of 2023, the “plant-based” proposals for food choices that respect the environment and health. Among the main drivers of consumption in Italy and in the world, sustainability and healthy eating will be protagonists at SANA, the international exhibition of organic and natural products, scheduled at BolognaFiere from 7 to 10 September 2023.

The first major chance of the 35th edition is the exclusive B2B focus of the event, now aimed exclusively at the professional sector. Organised by BolognaFiere in cooperation with FederBio, AssoBio and Cosmetica Italia, SANA 2023 is the leading international trade fair for the organic and natural sector in Italy and, thanks to its collaboration with a wide international network and ITA - Italian Trade Agency, is increasingly expanding its reach abroad.

The change of pace is already in the opening dates, changed to meet the needs of visitors. SANA FOOD will take place from Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th of September. SANA CARE & BEAUTY and SANA GREEN LIFESTYLE areas will be open from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th of September.

SANA FOOD, the exhibition area for organic and natural agri-food, will introduce a space dedicated to the “plant-based” vegetable world, created in collaboration with V-Label. Another area will be dedicated to healthy eating, providing visibility to products for people who are allergic, intolerant or simply sensitive and will showcase free-from and reach-in products.

The Breakfast area, as well as the Aperitif area (in partnership with Slow Food), are confirmed, with the presentation of innovative and quality products designed for these specific occasions.

SANA CARE & BEAUTY, the showcase of products and cosmetics for natural and organic body care, supplements and medicinal herbs, and SANA GREEN LIFESTYLE, with solutions and services for a sustainable everyday life, will expand and complete the exhibition proposal.

Special Projects

Created together with Tecniche Nuove, the VIA DELLE ERBE is back with workshops and insights for herbal professionals and an exhibition on White Herbs.

SANATECH, the exhibiting area that completes the entire sector supply chain, the ideal space for all players to present the main solutions and innovations for the organic process, from the raw material to the finished product, is confirmed. SANA NOVITÀ (Novelty Area) also returns with the exhibition dedicated to the exhibitors’ new products.

What’s ‘New on SANA’ is a special exhibition area that will turn the spotlight on start-ups and young companies in all sectors of SANA.

HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS AND DEBATES

SANA 2023 will be opened by the Organic States General with “Rivoluzione Bio”. The Overview of the Organic Sector is promoted by BolognaFiere, in collaboration with FederBio and AssoBio– as part of the BEING ORGANIC IN EU project managed by FederBio in partnership with Naturland DE and co-financed by the EU under EU Reg. n.1144/2014 – and promoted with the organisational secretariat of Nomisma. The event will also host the presentation of the SANA Survey compiled with the support of ITA.