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IFOAM Calendar of Events |
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May 12 - 16, 2008 Planet Diversity 2008 - Local, Diverse and GMO-Free | World Congress on the Future of Food and Agriculture |
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Farmers, gardeners and consumers of the world are invited to celebrate the diversity of our seed and food and cultures and their freedom from GMOs, patents and corporate control from May 12th-16th 2008. This celebration will coincide with and address the meeting of the parties of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Convention on Biodiversity in Bonn, Germany. |
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May 29 - 31, 2008 BioFach China creates Consumer Awareness for Organic Brands! |
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BioFach China is first and foremost an exhibition for traders. However, in emerging organic markets business-to-consumer communication is of particular importance. Pioneering organic companies are required to show and explain their brands to consumers and consumers who need to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the special features and particularities of organic food production. As a consequence, BioFach China will not only open its doors to consumers on the last day of the exhibition but also offer a specific consumer-education programme. |
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June 16 - 20, 2008 The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress: Cultivate the Future |
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The whole of the Modena community will welcome its guests at the end of June 2008.
The program will allow participants not only to attend conferences and modules of interest, but also view how local production and food systems worl. The congress will have several venues, with parallel themed conferences held in locations related to organic production.
The congress will be structure around the Principles of Organic Agriculture, and will address a wide range of issues, including animal production, vegetable corps, cereals and organic sees, training, rural development, GMOs, viticulture, textiles, development policies, markets, bio-energy, comsetics and body care. |
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June 22 - 24, 2008 The IFOAM General Assembly |
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The IFOAM General Assembly convenes once every three years in conjunction with the IFOAM Organic World Congress. It is the democratic decision making forum for the international organic movement.
IFOAM General Assemblies are very dynamic and lively gatherings, inspiring the members, board and staff to work towards IFOAM's mission. |
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July 25 - 27, 2008 Organic Expo featuring the Green Show, Sydney |
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The Organic Expo, Australia’s leading organic and environmental lifestyle show, will be greener than ever in 2008. The Organic Expo will be carbon neutral for the first time meaning all carbon emissions associated with running the event will be offset through accredited projects.
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September 24 - 26, 2008 BioFach Japan - Asia's Leading Trade Fair for Organic Products
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BioFach Japan is Asia's leading trade fair for organic products.
For the last seven years, BioFach has bee the one and only organic trade show with strict criteria and the passport to the Japanese organic market. It offers excellent business opportunities for Japan's growing consciousness for a healthy lifestyle. BioFach Japan is the meeting point for organic supply and demand. |
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October 16 - 18, 2008 BioFach America |
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Where buyers discover thousands of certified organic products - BioFach America features thousand of new and unique certified organic products, timely and informative education seminars and exceptional networking events. |
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October 23 - 25, 2008 BioFach America Latina: The Most Important Organic Event in Latin America |
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International speakers and key market players will be making contact with you.
BioFach América Latina in São Paulo is the meeting place for key international organic players. |
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November 04 - 06, 2008 Natural Ingredients 2008 |
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Natural ingredients 2008 in Paris, France is the only specific event focusing on natural ingredients within the cosmetics, personal care, medical remedies & food industries. So finally you will be able to find everything you`re looking for under one roof. |
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November 29 - 07, 2008 India Organic |
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This year, India Organic Trade Fair is traveling to the capital city of India. After two successful fairs, India Organic 2005 (held at Lalbagh, Bangalore from 4-7 Nov 2005)and India Organic 2006 (held at Palace Grounds, Bangalore from 9-12 Nov 2006), the organic stakeholders felt that ICCOA should move the fair up north of India in 2007 to New Delhi. |
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