India Leads Global Organic Stage at BIOFACH 2026

BIOFACH 2026

India Leads Global Organic Stage at BIOFACH 2026: India has been designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s largest organic trade fair. The event will be held from 10–13 February 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. This recognition places India at the forefront of the global organic movement.

The honour reflects India’s growing credibility as a reliable supplier of certified organic products. It also enhances India’s visibility in international organic markets.

Why BIOFACH Matters

BIOFACH is globally recognized as the most influential trade fair dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. Buyers, certification agencies, policymakers, and producers from across continents participate in this exhibition.

Being named Country of the Year provides India with strategic leverage in global negotiations on sustainability and traceability. It strengthens India’s branding as a leader in environmentally responsible farming.

Static GK fact: Germany is the largest economy in Europe and a major importer of organic products.

APEDA’s Strategic Leadership

India’s participation is led by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. APEDA has promoted Indian organic products internationally for over a decade.

The 2026 edition marks a scale-up in India’s engagement. This reflects rising global demand for Indian organic rice, spices, and processed foods.

Static GK Tip: APEDA was established in 1986 through an Act of Parliament to promote agricultural exports.

India Country Pavilion Highlights

The India Country Pavilion will span 1,074 square metres, making it one of the largest national representations at the fair. It will host 67 co-exhibitors, including exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, laboratories, and state agencies.

Such institutional participation shows India’s coordinated approach to organic agriculture promotion. It also reflects the integration of farmers with global value chains.

Diverse Organic Showcase

India will display a wide range of organic products including rice, oilseeds, pulses, herbs, spices, cashew, turmeric, ginger, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils.

This demonstrates India’s strength across the complete organic value chain—from farm produce to value-added exports.

Static GK fact: India has one of the largest numbers of organic farmers in the world.

Participation from States and UTs

More than 20 States and Union Territories are participating in BIOFACH 2026. These include Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and West Bengal.

This wide participation highlights India’s agro-climatic diversity. Organic farming is expanding steadily across regions.

Static GK fact: India has 15 major agro-climatic zones, supporting crop diversity.

GI-Tagged Rice and Culinary Promotion

A key attraction will be curated food tastings featuring organic basmati rice and spices. India will also showcase five GI-tagged rice varieties—Indrayani, Navara, Gobindbhog, Red Rice, and Chak Hao (Black Rice).

These heritage varieties highlight India’s agricultural biodiversity and traditional knowledge systems.

Static GK Tip: Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999.

India’s recognition at BIOFACH 2026 marks a milestone in its sustainable agriculture journey. It reinforces India’s ambition to become a global hub for certified organic food exports.

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