{"id":121929,"date":"2026-01-15T10:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bioecoactual.com\/?p=121929"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:09:24","slug":"ifoam-organics-europe-biofach-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bioecoactual.com\/en\/2026\/01\/15\/ifoam-organics-europe-biofach-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IFOAM Organics Europe at BIOFACH 2026: shaping the future of organic with young voices and bold visions"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 10-13 February 2026<\/strong>, the global organic community will once again gather at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center for BIOFACH<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading trade fair for organic food. Under the focus theme \u2018Growing Tomorrow: Young Voices, Bold Visions\u2019<\/strong>, BIOFACH 2026 will spotlight how a new generation of changemakers is driving organic food and farming forward in an increasingly unstable world.<\/p>\n

\"IFOAM As the European umbrella organisation for organic agriculture, IFOAM Organics Europe<\/a> is actively involved at BIOFACH 2026, contributing to the congress programme<\/strong><\/a> and welcoming visitors at its stand in Hall 1, Booth 351<\/strong>. The organisation will host a rich agenda of high-level policy debates, market insights, science sessions and intergenerational dialogues that matter the most for the future of organic in Europe.<\/p>\n

New generation of consumers and organic \u2013 how to communicate organic values<\/h2>\n

The programme opens on 10 February<\/strong> with the IFOAM Organics Europe Business Day 2026<\/strong>, dedicated to one of the sector\u2019s most pressing questions: how can organic better connect with a new generation of consumers?<\/p>\n

The Business Day will offer a unique space for leaders in the organic sector to rethink how we communicate organic values. A provocative keynote will set the tone, sparking debate on how organic is perceived in today\u2019s fast-changing marketplace. Through an interactive fishbowl discussion, participants will engage directly with industry pioneers and communication experts, exchanging ideas, challenges, and success stories.<\/p>\n

IFOAM Organics Europe is actively involved at BIOFACH 2026, contributing to the congress programme and welcoming visitors at its stand in Hall 1, Booth 351<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

High-level EU policy debates at the heart of BIOFACH<\/h3>\n

BIOFACH 2026 comes at a critical political moment for organic in Europe. IFOAM Organics Europe will host a series of policy sessions, including the signature session IFOAM Organics Europe Policy Day 2026: Smart Rules, Smart Action for a Strong and Competitive Organic Sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

High-level speakers such as Elisabeth Werner<\/strong>, Director-General at DG AGRI, European Commission, and Jan Plagge<\/strong>, President of IFOAM Organics Europe, will discuss the revision of the EU Organic Regulation, the renewed Organic Action Plan and their implications for farmers, businesses and international trade.<\/p>\n

Further sessions will dive into EU Organic Regulation updates, nature credits, biocontrol products, and the latest developments on New Genomic Techniques – ensuring BIOFACH visitors gain first-hand insights into the policies shaping organic\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Spotlight on the young changemakers<\/h3>\n

As next generation is a key theme across the programme, IFOAM Organics Europe sheds a light on the opportunities and challenges across the organic value chain.<\/p>\n

Young organic farmers take centre stage in the session \u2018Is the Future of CAP Finance for Young People in Danger?\u2019<\/strong> on 11 February. This panel will explore what the new CAP proposal means for young organic farmers and will connect it to key recommendations from the Organic Targets for the EU project.<\/p>\n

Following the CAP session, the \u2018Generational Renewal in the Organic Food Sector \u2013 The Why and the How\u2019<\/strong> on 11 February will bring together young organic entrepreneurs to highlight that renewal across the whole supply chain matters.<\/p>\n

Special celebration at the booth 351<\/h3>\n

Beyond the conference rooms, IFOAM Organics Europe invites all BIOFACH participants to visit Hall 1, Booth 351<\/strong> – a space to meet the team, discuss policy priorities, explore ongoing projects and connect with the wider organic network. On 11 February evening<\/strong>, the booth will also host a Special Booth Party<\/strong> celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Organics Europe Youth Network<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With its extensive congress programme and strong presence on the exhibition at BIOFACH 2026, IFOAM Organics Europe<\/a> invites you to engage with the debates, people and ideas shaping the future of organic food and farming.<\/p>\n