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Moscow competes to host the 19th World Organic Congress IFOAM 2017.

16 October 2014

On 15th-17th October 2014 in Istanbul within the framework of the General Assembly of IFOAM there take place presentations of the cities and countries - candidates to host the 19th World Organic Congress IFOAM 2017. 
 
The final shortlist includes four cities: Moscow (Russia), Paraná (Brazil), Delhi (India), Chengdu (China). 
 
The Moscow team unites domestic organic industry and events industry: "Eco-life", Congress and exhibition Bureau of Moscow, having initiated the participation in the bid, Russian manufacturer of organic products "Arivera" and PCO&DMC RESTEC EVENTS that has extensive experience in organizing large-scale events in Russia and abroad. 
 
The initiative received a significant support from the National organic Union, Committee of the chamber of Commerce for the development of agro-industrial complex, as well as representatives of the organic industry - companies "Agrant" and "Organic".
 
Apart from official presentations of the countries and cities on 16th October a special organic dinner will take place. All the teams will cook exclusive dishes using national organic products. The Congress participants will have the opportunity to taste delicious and healthy dishes from the brand-chef Stanislav Zhukov and chef Eugene Evseev of the restaraunt O’Jules (Moscow) that has also supported Russia's bid to host the world Congress of IFOAM in 2017.
 
The voting results will be announced on 17th October 2014. Good luck to all the cities-candidates!