The 17th International Organic EXPO was held in PACIFICO Yokohama from 30th August to 1st September 2018. Over 160 exhibitors participated in the show and about 13.600 visitors attended during the 3 day period. The show is intended to increase B2B business opportunities and to educate consumers about organic. GOTS was an official supporter and also a member of the organizing committee. MIYOSHI Satoko, GOTS representative in Japan was a speaker for the Ethical labels seminar.