Natural & Organic Products Exhibition South Africa

Entrance fee to the Natural and Organic Products Exhibition 2007 is R40 per person. Discounted visitor invitations will be distributed in store compliments of Pick 'n Pay. Watch this space for competition details

For the second year running, PhytoTrade Africa (the Southern African Natural Products Trade Association) will be hosting their annual Natural Products Awards at the Natural and Organic Products Exhibition. The awards are for excellence in the natural products industry and will be judged by a panel of international experts in the Fair Trade and organic sectors. Nomination forms are available on www.phytotradeafrica.com and www.naturalandorganic.co.za. Nominations are open to any individuals or companies active in the natural products industry.

There will be four awards on offer, with cash prizes totalling R37, 500.

The awards are:

1.	The Maruline Award for the most innovative new natural product launched in 2006. Prize: R15, 000 in cash.
2.	The Ubuntu Natural Award for outstanding achievement in the field of Fair Trade natural products. Prize: 7,500 in cash.
3.	The Ethical Biotrade Award for outstanding achievement in the field of environmentally sustainable natural products. Prize: R7, 500 in cash.
4.	The PhytoTrade Africa Award for the best natural product on display at the Natural and Organic Products Exhibition 2007. Prize: R7, 500 in cash.

Natural Products Awards Judges

	Mr Mike Brook is the founder and MD of Organic Partners and MD of the Organic Herb Trading Company in the UK - the world's biggest supplier of organic products, and Chair of the UK Soil Association's Health Products Standards Committee.
	Mr Grant Momple is a microbiologist and food technologist by training. He has worked in the flavour and fragrance industry for 18 years but also has experience in the dairy, herbs and spices and flavours and beverages sectors. He is currently Director of product research and development, flavours and emulsions at specialist extracts company, Afriplex.
	Mr Trevor Steyn, Esse Organic Skincare is a chemist by training, specialised in the chemistry of indigenous medicinal plants. He currently formulates certified organic and natural personal care products ranging from high-end skincare to mass market products. Trevor owns Esse Organic Skincare, Ubuntu Health Products and is also involved in a company that markets renewable energy solutions
	Dr Nigel Gericke is a medical doctor and botanist who consults in the fields of natural products innovation, and natural products scientific and medical affairs. He is the co-author of Useful Plants of Southern Africa, founder of Phyto Nova Pty Ltd, and president of BioGenesis Laboratories.
	Prof John Hanks is Executive Director of the Peace Parks Foundation. A zoologist by training and an expert on the African elephant, John has 40 years experience in a variety of conservation projects across Africa. He has worked for the Natal Parks Board; was Professor and Director of the Institute of Natural Resources at the University of Natal; and was the Director of the Africa Program for WWF International and Chief Executive of WWF-South Africa..
	Ms Jennifer Seif is Executive Director of Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA). She is a board member of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa and a founding Trustee of Fairtrade South Africa (FTSA).

African Terroir is one of the largest organic wine producers in the Western Cape and this year we will sponsor the New Concept ORGANIC WINE GARDEN alongside the Lifestyle stage which will showcase continuous entertainment for all. Visit us at stand W5

Stand a chance to WIN:

1st prize - a weekend for two at Clouds Estate in idyllic Stellenbosch

2nd prize - a week end for two at Sonop Guesthouse / Paarl for a more natural experience

3rd prize - a dinner for two in the Boland (venue to be confirmed) by answering the following question:

"Who is the sponsor of the wine garden at the Natural and Organic Exhibition to be held at the CTICC between 12 - 14 October?"

SMS AT "YOUR NAME and THE ANSWER" to 34010 (you will find the answer in the paragraph above): e.g. AT "Sandie Noname Cellar"

Rules:

The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into, entry opens on the 1st of September 2007 and closes on the 15th of October 2007, staff and family of African Terroir are not permitted to enter the competition, winners will be advised via telephone by the 22nd of October 2007, vouchers will be mailed to winners , competition is open to individuals older than 18, ID must be presented upon claiming of prizes, winners must contact sponsors directly to arrange a date and time to claim their prize, African Terroir and sponsors will not accept any liabilities or claims arising from this competition. SMS's charged at R2 / SMS.