All together at a new edition of the world’s leading organic food trade fair. It’s a pleasure to be here and feel part of this social, cultural and business movement. Producers, processors, distributors, journalists, politicians, activists, certifiers, all in a shared space and time to grow with the energy of BIOFACH.
If there’s one trade fair that transcends all the attributes we could think of, it’s BIOFACH. We come from all over the world to this leading event since its inception in 1990, drawn by its meticulous and effi cient organisation, the endless variety of proposals and business opportunities, and the well-deserved interest generated by its Congress. Oh, and the opening ceremony, which demonstrates the joy and strength of the sector and is experienced as a celebration of the passion and effort that precedes and follows this shared experience.
BIOFACH 2026 is the event we’ve all been waiting for
It takes place from February 10th to 13th at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre and is jointly organized by Nuremberg Messe, IFOAM Organics International, the membership-based organisation working to bring true sustainability to agriculture across the globe, and BÖWL, the German Federation of Organic Food Producers. The organic movement and industry come together to meet and connect, to share ideas, and to be inspired by other exhibitors, visitors, and speakers at the Congress. These are days to experience intensely, marked by the pulse of the international organic market. It’s an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest regulations affecting the sector and to prepare actions that will help achieve objectives such as demanding fair prices that include environmental costs, adequately rewarding the environmental services provided by organic farmers, and fully aligning policies with sustainability goals, as highlighted by BÖWL.
An event for all the senses
The BIOFACH experience engages all the senses. An experience to see, hear, smell, and taste. At each stand, and especially in the new product presentation area, we can explore the latest trends and innovations in organic food. Also, increased consumer awareness and technological development are driving the sector forward with products that meet market expectations and avoid toxins and excessive packaging.
In the halls, presentations, and at the Congress, the future of retail and out-of-home catering is being discussed, an increasingly relevant sector for transforming our diets towards sustainability and health. Keep in mind that in Germany alone, more than 17 million people eat out every day.
Once again, specifically vegan products and the world of olive oil have their own dedicated area for offering tastings and presentations to visitors. There are approximately 2,200 exhibitors waiting for us across nine halls. Start to meet them. This year’s Country of the Year is India, recognized for its dynamic organic strategy and export growth, which make it a global partner for organic development.
Planetary Health Diet
Promoting the consumption of all types of vegetables and fruits, legumes, and nuts, while reducing meat consumption, is the formula that benefi ts everyone’s health, including the health of the planet that is our home. Protecting and regenerating soils, preventing water and air pollution, are essential principles for food security and organic agriculture, and this is the tool to achieve them, along with variations that broaden the concept, such as regenerative organic agriculture. By putting innovation and technology at the service of the organic food industry and promoting and disseminating its advantages, we contribute to the growth of conscious consumption by informed consumers.
Matthias Beuger of the Association of Organic Food Producers (AöL) highlights that: “The Planetary Health Diet provides an answer to many of the crises we currently face. So, it is in its rightful place at the heart of this exhibition area. In theory, there are now enough models for keeping consumption within the limits the planet can support. But how does that actually look on our plates? Best practices are on display, from cultivating pulses and quality storytelling to the taste experience of a cooking show.”
BIOFACH Congress. Growing Tomorrow: Young Voices, Bold Visions
Young people, already acting as agents of change, working simultaneously at the political and business levels, are at the heart of the Congress, as the new generation of activists is key to achieving the transformation of the food model around the world.
Dominik Dietz, director of BIOFACH, says: “By giving the Congress a focus on young voices, innovative formats, and a strong international network, we create inspiration for sustainably transforming both nutrition and agriculture.” Tina Andres, Chair of the national organic association BÖLW, adds: “A multi-generational approach is essential if we are to deal with the major questions regarding the future that we currently face. At BIOFACH 2026, the fl oor belongs to the young, committed people who are assuming responsibility and shaping the future right now.”
To facilitate its follow-up, the Congress has been structured around the following thematic pillars:
- BIOFACH Forum, which explores trends, innovation, and future strategies for the market, focusing especially on how young activists and start-ups envision the sector.
- Retail Forum, where, through presentations, the retail sector can grow with new ideas and strategies to improve its visibility and consumer trust.
- Agriculture Forum, which discusses how to guarantee fair prices and access to land, as well as the importance of education, digitalization, and innovation in organic agriculture as bridges to building sustainable systems and strengthening ties between producers and consumers through better mutual knowledge.
- Sustainability Forum, with the central themes of climate change mitigation in the organic food industry, the circular economy for resource optimization, fair trade and work, and forms of participation and justice for a better future.
- Policy Forum, a platform for dialogue and debate around national and international policy and its role in the implementation of action plans, regulation, and monitoring, certifi cation and labelling.
- Science Forum, to connect research with practice and highlight the potential for change that can arise from this dialogue between science, practice, and policy.
- And finally, the STADTLANDBIO Forum, aimed at policymakers and professionals from municipalities and public institutions, as well as suppliers, to promote organic food in the out-of-home market, at events and markets. We are ready to live the most important event of the year of the organic sector!
Author: Montse Mulé, Bio Eco Actual Editor
Published in the BIOFACH 2026 Bio Eco Actual Special Edition.
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