India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026:
India has achieved a major global recognition in sustainable agriculture by being designated the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products.
- BIOFACH stands for “Biological + Fachmesse,” which is a German term translating to “Organic Trade Fair
- The event will be held from 10 to 13 February 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany.
- This honour places India at the centre of the global organic movement and reflects its growing strength as a reliable supplier of high-quality organic food products.
- India’s participation will be led by APEDA with a large-scale and high-impact presence.BIOFACH Germany is globally recognized as the most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture.
- Buyers, policymakers, certification bodies, and organic producers from across the world participate in the event.
- Being named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 gives India unmatched visibility and strategic advantage in global organic markets.
- It allows India to shape conversations around sustainability, traceability, and environmentally responsible agriculture at a global level.
- India’s participation at BIOFACH 2026 is being organized by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- APEDA has been participating in BIOFACH for more than a decade.
- However, the 2026 edition marks a significant scale-up, reflecting the rapid growth of India’s organic exports and rising global demand for Indian organic products.
- The India Country Pavilion at BIOFACH 2026 will cover a massive 1,074 square metres, making it one of the largest national pavilions at the event.
- The pavilion will host 67 co-exhibitors, including exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, organic laboratories, state government bodies, and commodity boards.
- This large presence demonstrates India’s institutional strength and coordinated approach in promoting organic agriculture globally.
