BIOFACH 2026: India takes centre stage as ‘Country of the Year’ for organic food innovations| VIDEO

Nuremberg, Germany: India has been designated as the 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, held from February 10 to 13 at Nuremberg.

Organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s participation will feature a prominent presence, highlighting the country’s rich agricultural heritage and its position as a major global supplier of organic products.

BIOFACH Germany is the largest international exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. APEDA has been participating in BIOFACH for over a decade, and this year marks a significant scale-up, reflecting growing global demand for Indian organic products and increased participation from exporters, associations, and Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs).

The India Country Pavilion, spanning 1,074 square metres, will host 67 co-exhibitors, including exporters of organic products, FPOs, cooperatives, organic laboratories, state government organisations, and commodity boards. Products on display will include rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, cashews, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils, among others.

Exhibitors from over 20 States and Union Territories, including Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand, will showcase region-specific organic produce, underlining India’s agricultural diversity and year-on-year growth in international organic trade.

Visitors to the pavilion will also experience curated food tastings, including aromatic biryani prepared with premium organic basmati rice and spices. Five GI-tagged heritage rice varieties—Indrayani, Navara, Gobindbhog, Red rice, and Chak Hao (Black rice)—will be highlighted to promote India’s rich rice heritage.

In addition, APEDA has implemented extensive branding and promotional campaigns across the Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Centre to emphasise India’s role as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026.

As global focus shifts towards sustainable and environmentally responsible lifestyles, India’s participation reinforces its position as a global leader in organic agriculture, committed to supplying high-quality, sustainably produced organic products that meet international standards.

ANI