In this article, we review the most notable professional and commercial organic trade fairs to be held in 2026, which will be key to success in the organic sector.
BIOFACH 2026: “Young Voices, Bold Visions”
Producers, processors, distributors, journalists, politicians, activists and certifiers will meet once again at BIOFACH, the world’s leading organic food trade fair. From February 10 to 13, 2026, the Nuremberg Exhibition Center will once again be the place where the international organic food industry comes together. The BIOFACH Congress will be putting the next generation under the spotlight. Under the banner “Growing Tomorrow: Young Voices, Bold Visions”, the focus will be on young people who are changing the global food and agriculture landscape with their bold visions and novel ideas. The program will offer an indepth analysis of the challenges facing the organic sector and, in particular, will focus on the challenge of responding to new forms of communication and lifestyles without losing its values or roots, showing how the next generation is not only following in the footsteps of the previous one, but also driving the future of the organic movement.
- More information about BIOFACH available at www.biofach.de
medFEL: the meeting point of the fruit and vegetable world
A platform for reflection, economic exchange and engagement, medFEL asserts itself as the leading trade fair in France dedicated to the Fruit and Vegetable sector. Its next edition will be held on April 28 and 29 at the Exhibition Centre of Perpignan (France) with high value-added content and targeted business meetings.
- More information about medFEL available at www.medfel.com
NOPEX takes decision to focus on natural and organic food
Diversified UK & Europe is focusing on developing The Natural & Organic Food Show, which will take place at Excel London on 16-17 September 2026.
- More information about Natural & Organic Food Show available at www.naturalandorganicfoodshow.co.uk
Free From Specialty Food 2026 celebrates its 13th edition in Vienna
The trend for free from, and specialty food continues to thrive right across Mid- and Central Europe. Free From Specialty Food 2026 is taking place in Vienna on 16–17 June 2026, showcasing the best new free from food and drink products.
- More information about Free From Specialty Food 2026 available at www.vienna.freefromfoodexpo.com
Natexpo prepares a new edition in Lyon
Natexpo confirms its role as a strategic event where organic industry players meet, exchange ideas, and shape the future with a new edition in Lyon that will be held on September 28 and 29.
- More information about Natexpo available at www.natexpo.com/en
Nordic Organic Expo: where the Nordic region’s top organic and natural companies come together
The Nordic Organic Expo will return to Malmömässan, an exhibition and convention centre in Malmö, Sweden, on November 18-19, with expectations of continued growth and an even broader industry presence.
The Nordic region’s leading trade event for organic and natural products returns in 2026 for a new edition, creating a vibrant marketplace of innovative ideas and trends. Exhibitors from around the world will showcase their latest offerings, while buyers, managers, distributors, and other decision-makers will be able to explore new possibilities for their product shelves.
- More information about Nordic Organic Expo available at www.nordicorganicexpo.com
Organic food takes centre stage at Alimentaria 2026
Alimentaria, the leading trade show for food industry professionals, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its next edition, taking place from March 23 to 26 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via. The event will place a special focus on organic producers and on the certification that brings them together: the EU organic logo.
All companies offering certified organic products will feature a dedicated label, with the EU organic logo visible from the moment visitors enter the venue. Alongside the Organic Foods sector, the show will launch La Plaza Eco, a new conference and networking space set to become the hub of the organic sector at the fair. In addition, the organisers have announced the Village Eco, an area of affordable stands designed specifically for organic SMEs.
- More information about Alimentaria available at www.alimentaria.com
Article Originally Published in Bio Eco Actual International Yearbok 2025 – Trends 2026.
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