Events

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

6: Lady Eve Lecture, London
This year's Lady Eve Lecture is given by Andrew Simms, policy director of the new economics foundation.Tickets are free to members of the Soil Association, and £5 for non-members.
www.soilassociation.org/ladyevelecture.aspx

18-20: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Paris
A series of international summits that focuses on the leading issues the beauty industry faces concerning sustainability, natural, organic, fair trade and ecological products.
www.sustainablecosmeticssummit.com

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

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris
18-20f October 2010Some of the leading organisations involved in sustainability in the European beauty industry will be gathering. With sustainability coming to the forefront, this new edition looks at the various ways beauty companies can reduce their social and environmental impacts. Find out more at www.sustainablecosmeticssummit.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 

2011

April

10-11: 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.uk