India named ‘country of the year’ at BIOFACH 2026

• India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026 being held in Germany.

What is BIOFACH?

• BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, commenced in Nuremberg.

• It brings together the international organic community from February 10 to 13. 

• Around 2,200 exhibiting companies from almost 90 countries will present their diverse range of products along the entire value chain. 

APEDA highlights India’s organic agriculture 

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is organising India’s participation at BIOFACH 2026 with a prominent and high-impact presence. 

• India’s participation will highlight the country’s rich agricultural heritage and its strength as a major global supplier of organic products.

• BIOFACH Germany is an influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. 

• APEDA has been participating in BIOFACH for more than a decade and has consistently maintained a strong presence at the event.

• India’s participation at BIOFACH 2026 marks a significant scale-up compared to previous editions, reflecting the expanding footprint of Indian organic exports, increased global demand for organic products, and growing participation from exporters, associations, and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).

• The pavilion will showcase a wide range of organic products such as rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, cashew, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils, among others.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)