+7 (812) 906-30-90 FINAL PRESS RELEASE - SHOW REVIEW Clermont-Ferrand, France, the 9th October 2015
THE SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE RESISTS THE BLUE TONGUE VIRUS
It was only upon closing Europe’s principal livestock show, that the organisers first began to smile thanks to an exhibition that was less catastrophic than that expected. In total, 72,000 visitors came to the show this year, representing a small reduction, compared to the previous year, of “only” 17% in attendance figures.
“We were fearing the worst”, explained Fabrice Berthon, the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE Show Manager. “Cattle are the essence of the SOMMET and their complete absence (the first time this has occurred in 24 years of the show), due to the outbreaks of Blue Tongue Virus, was a real loss for the show. This situation must never happen again,” he stressed.
“This year’s show will not be the best vintage, but and in spite of the economic and the livestock health context, the SOMMET has finally resisted well”, added Jacques Chazalet, President of the show. Turning to the exhibitors, they were generally more than satisfied as sales, during the show, appear not to have unduly suffered from this difficult context. “The SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE has a solid base and our 1,400 exhibitors were well aware that they could still do business during the show. Livestock farmers too, despite the economic and livestock health context, have a desire to continue to prepare the future, without hiding from the difficult realities, by investing and innovating. Initial feedback from exhibitors, in particular those exhibiting farm machinery, has been quite positive. Though the stark reality would suggest that fewer business contacts were made during the show, the quality of those contacts was in progression, which is a very good sign,” so added the President of the SOMMET. As for the show’s legendary warmth, it was present as usual and enabled both visitors and exhibitors to, in spite of the context, to have a successful 24th edition of the show.
International: A positive resultRoger Blanc, the SOMMET’s founder President and henceforward Manager of the show’s international development spent 3 very intensive days: “We were expecting a significant increase in the number of international visitors. In the end, close on 3,600 international visitors from over 75 countries made the trip to Clermont-Ferrand, signifying a small reduction of less than 10% compared to 2014”. In spite of everything, several new countries, such as Uzbekistan, Kosovo, Estonia, Finland, Costa Rica, Panama and even Saudi Arabia were represented. Many foreign delegations made the most of their visit to acquire some French genetics (dairy and beef cattle breeds’ semen, plus also that of sheep and goats) and farm machinery”. The farm visits, significantly reinforced for the occasion, compensated, in part, the absence of cattle at the show, and helped to maintain the show’s strong momentum. International visitors, highly satisfied with the programme that was specifically and exclusively organised for them, were able to discover and learn about the herds and flocks in their environment with no fewer than 52 farm visits organised (a world record!) thanks to the mobilisation of the livestock farmers and the professional organisations.
Sheep pole– a result falling short of expectations Despite the difficult livestock health context with only 60% of animals present, the number of visitors to the sheep pole was identical to that of previous years. The asserted will of the genetic selection organisations was to be present at the show, for 2 reasons: to display the excellence of French sheep genetics and to maintain the privileged occasion, that the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE represents, for exchanges with national and international buyers. The breeds that were unable to come to the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE were, nevertheless, highly visible to international visitors due to the numerous farm visits that were organised for their benefit. For the first time, the sheep pole enabled visitors to discover sheep dogs with the presentation of several French working dog breeds. This year, the accent was placed on innovation to show to the younger generations that the sheep industry is a modern and dynamic industry. For Michèle Boudoin, President of the French National Sheep Federation, it is a result that fell short of expectations but full of hope for the future “We are grateful to the farmers to have made the effort to maintain the presentation of their livestock in spite of the circumstances. We have shown that we are capable of adapting”.
Equine pole– strong visitor numbers Always very well visited, the equine pole assembled 330 horses and 120 breeders representing the entire Massif Central area. The restructuration of the site was very satisfactory allowing unhindered circulation of the public and animals and improved visibility of the presentation of livestock and judging. For Gilles Gapihan, Equine Commissioner, the result is more than positive, “With numerous animal presentations and a very high quality in the equine judging, the public were present in number and the rings were always full”.
Next year’s show dates: 5-6-7 October 2016After this year’s show that was disrupted by the Blue Tongue Virus, the show’s organisers are already thinking ahead to 2016. “Our ambition for 2016 is to be even better! It is why this 25th year of the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE is an important anniversary and which will see the return of all beef cattle judging to the Zénith d’Auvergne’s concert hall, a magnificent setting which will also welcome the Charolais breed National Championships” concludes Show President Jacques Chazalet. Giving an additional dimension to the event.
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Lycored’s natural colours don’t just look good – they are good
Lycored, the global leader in carotenoids, has overcome the most common technical problems with natural colours to develop a range of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows that make it easy for food and beverage manufacturers to ditch artificial ingredients for good.
Natural colours from Lycored are certified Kosher and Halal, non-GMO, vegetarian and are heat, light and pH stable. They give an authentic appearance to a wide range of products time after time – but not at the expense of a clean label.
Available in the Lycored natural colourings range are two core offerings:
· Tomat-O-Red®– created using tomato-derived lycopene, it offers a more technically sound red colouring alternative to unstable beetroot and anthocyanins, as well as carmine, which is not vegetarian-friendly. It is perfect for use in fruit preparations, dairy products, confectionery, meat, baked goods and beverages. Lycored’s lycopene is highly stable under a wide range of pH, ascorbic acid and high-temperature conditions.
· Lyc-O-Beta®– sourced from Blakeslea trispora, a beta-carotene-rich, allergen-free natural fungus cultivated by Lycored. Natural beta-carotene extracted from Blakeslea Trispora offers a spectrum of yellow to orange shades for use in bakery, fillings, confectionery, dairy and beverages.
Both ingredients are available in liquid formats in a range of different formulations designed to deliver varying levels of colour intensity. They are approved for use as food colourants in the US, EU, Japan and Australia.
Tomat-O-Red®and Lyc-O-Beta® offer specific application benefits. In beverages, they are light-stable and stable alongside added healthy ingredients such as Vitamin C. They are perfect for dairy products because they are stable in pasteurisation and most UHT processes, and when used in fruit yoghurts they will not bleed into the white mass. In confectionery, meanwhile, they offer a safe, natural and visually appealing colour that will delight children.
Tamara Higgins, Lycored’s Global Category Manager for Coloration, said: “There’s huge pressure on food and beverage manufacturers to use natural colours but this can cause a range of technical problems at the point of production. Our natural colours portfolio has been designed to offer the best of everything – naturalness and superb appearance, but not at the expense of performance and functionality. With our colours, your food and beverage products won’t just look fantastic, but they’ll also be natural, safe and stable – everything today’s retailers and consumers want and expect.”
Tomat-O-Red®and Lyc-O-Beta® natural colours are supplied with the assurance of full traceability because Lycored produces all of the raw materials used to make them. The lycopene in Tomat-O-Red® is extracted from tomatoes grown in Israel, while Lyc-O-Beta® is derived from Blakeslea Trispora cultivated by Lycored in carefully controlled conditions.
Lycored has created a white paper containing more details about its natural colourings. To request a FREE copy, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Committed to ‘Cultivating Wellness’, Lycored is an international company at the forefront of unearthing and combining nature’s nutrition potential with cutting edge science to develop natural ingredients and products.Established in 1995, Lycored is the global leader in natural carotenoids for food, beverage and dietary supplement products. The company develops and supplies natural ingredient formulations into four main business areas: active health ingredients for wellness; colourings; ingredients for taste & texture improvement; and nutrient premixes for fortification. Lycored is based in Israel, with sales & production operations in the UK, Switzerland, the US, Ukraine and China. For more information visit www.lycored.com
Bridging the gap between science and industry – Industry experts invited to submit papers for the Vitafoods Europe Conference 2016
Vitafoods Europe Conference, 10 – 11 May 2016, Palexpo, Geneva
Vitafoods Europe has issued a Call for Papers for the annual Vitafoods Europe Conference 2016, taking place at Palexpo, Geneva from 10 – 11 May 2016. The most forward-thinking commercial companies are invited to present their research and product portfolio as the exclusive success stories within their relevant fields, to the Vitafoods Europe Executive Advisory Board (EAB).
The Vitafoods Europe Conference provides a unique platform for the functional nutrition industry and academic community to share knowledge and network. Reflecting all stages of the production cycle, from idea generation to market success, the Vitafoods Europe Conference presents best case studies within applied science, industry / academic partnerships, regulatory updates, latest consumer behavioural data, market trends and market strategy solutions.
The selected industry presentations will be invited to speak alongside some of the world’s leading experts within functional nutrition and nutraceuticals and highlighted as this year’s chosen ‘success story’ within core areas such as cognitive health, weight management, digestive health, infant health, healthy ageing and heart health. Only one company will be selected to be highlighted per health category.
Carolina Lindahl, Vitafoods Conference & Content Manager said: “The Vitafoods Europe Conference continues to take an active part in shaping the functional food and beverage industry. This year, after extensive consultation with the industry, we are developing a programme that will bridge the gap between science and industry, enabling the sharing of critical knowledge, innovative ingredient solutions, delivery formats and the facilitation of new partnerships.”
The conference forms part of Vitafoods Europe (10 – 12 May 2016), the global nutraceutical event for ingredients and raw materials and the functional food and drink industries. Last year saw 15,627 visitors and 820 exhibitors come together from across the globe to discover new ingredients and services, learn about innovative approaches to business and the latest research, and to discuss potential business opportunities.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 13 November 2015.
To find out more or to discuss other topics, please contact Carolina Lindahl, Conference & Content Manager on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.vitafoods.eu.com/cfp
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Vitafoods Europe is the global nutraceutical event, featuring exhibitors from all over the world in four key market areas: ingredients & raw materials; finished products; contract manufacturers & private label; and services & equipment. The show offers a range of visitor attractions, including an industry-leading conference programme.
Vitafoods Europe is part of Informa Exhibitions’ Global Health & Nutrition Network (GHNN), which brings together a portfolio of events, digital media and publishing for marketers, manufacturers and formulators of nutrition and dietary supplements, healthy foods / beverages and personal care products. GHNN’s events include: Vitafoods Europe, Vitafoods Asia, Vitafoods Russia & CIS, SupplySide West, Ingredient Marketplace and Petfood & Animal Nutrition 2.0. Natural Products INSIDER is the global media brand covering health ingredients and finished applications. For more information, visit www.informaglobalhealth.com
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