Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 6th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is organizing BIOFACH INDIA 2026 from 6–8 August 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The event aims to promote India’s certified organic products, expand global market access, and facilitate trade through Buyer-Seller Meets involving over 35 international buyers from 13 countries. This collaborative initiative serves as a comprehensive platform for business networking, knowledge exchange, and strengthening India's organic export ecosystem.
Key Points / Main Content
Event Participation and Scope
Scale: Features over 200 exhibiting companies, with more than 60 exhibitors showcased within the dedicated APEDA Pavilion.
Diverse Exhibitors: Participants include exporters, women entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), startups, and organic enterprises.
Regional Representation: Showcases certified organic products from various regions, including Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.
Product and Sector Focus
Product Range: Highlights include cereals, millets, spices, medicinal plants, organic nutraceuticals, honey, cocoa, and value-added food products.
Thematic Areas: The exhibition focuses on organic, natural, and sustainable food sectors, reflecting India’s agro-climatic diversity.
International Trade and Networking
Global Access: Facilitates participation from 35+ international buyers representing retail chains, wholesalers, and distributors from markets such as Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Egypt.
Structured Interaction: Features Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) designed to foster long-term export collaborations and new sourcing opportunities.
Knowledge and Regulatory Insights
Technical Sessions: Includes conferences on organic certification, traceability, sustainability, and evolving consumer preferences.
Regulatory Guidance: Provides participants with insights into international regulatory requirements, quality standards, and export market expectations.
Impact Analysis
Indian Organic Exporters and EnterprisesImpact
They gain increased global visibility and a direct platform to showcase certified products to international distributors and wholesalers.
Action Required
Participate in the exhibition and Buyer-Seller Meets to explore sourcing opportunities and understand evolving international market requirements.
International BuyersImpact
They receive direct access to a diverse range of Indian organic products and the opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Indian suppliers.
Action Required
Engage in structured BSMs to evaluate product quality and negotiate sourcing agreements with Indian exhibitors.
Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and StartupsImpact
These groups benefit from exposure to international trade practices and potential value realization across the organic value chain.
Action Required
Utilize the knowledge sessions and technical conferences to learn about organic certification, traceability, and global quality standards.
Indian Organic Sector/EcosystemImpact
The sector sees a strengthened global presence and enhanced export infrastructure through better international engagement and quality assurance.
Action Required
Stakeholders must collaborate on sustainable agricultural practices and align production with international regulatory expectations.
Key Entities Referenced
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): The primary statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry responsible for organizing the event and promoting India's certified organic exports globally.
BIOFACH INDIA 2026: An international trade fair and exhibition initiative aimed at showcasing India's organic diversity and expanding global market access for organic enterprises.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The central ministry overseeing APEDA and the government’s efforts to strengthen the country's organic export ecosystem and international engagement.
IFOAM – Organics International: A global collaborative partner involved in the initiative to strengthen India's organic ecosystem and enhance the visibility of certified products.
Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs): A structured program component of the exhibition designed to facilitate direct business partnerships between Indian exhibitors and international buyers.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA Organises BIOFACH INDIA 2026 to
Promote India's Certified Organic Products and
Expand Global Market Access
More Than 200 Companies Participate; APEDA Pavilion
Highlights Organic Diversity
Over 35 International Buyers Participate in Buyer-Seller
Meets with Indian Exhibitors
प्रव तथ: 06 AUG 2026 10:10PM by PIB Delhi
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under
the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with Nuernberg
Messe India, is organising BIOFACH INDIA 2026 from 6–8 August 2026 at the India Expo
Centre & Mart (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. The exhibition brings together stakeholders
from the organic, natural and sustainable food sectors, providing a comprehensive platform for
trade, knowledge exchange and business networking.
The exhibition features more than 200 exhibiting companies, including over 60 exhibitors
participating under the APEDA Pavilion. Representing exporters, women entrepreneurs, Farmer
Producer Organisations (FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), startups and organic
enterprises, the APEDA Pavilion showcases a diverse range of certified organic products from
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Tamil
Nadu, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and other organic-producing regions across the country. The
display includes cereals, pulses, millets, spices, tea, coffee, fresh fruits and vegetables,
processed foods, herbs, medicinal plants, oilseeds, edible oils, honey, cocoa products, natural
ingredients, organic nutraceuticals and other value-added food products, reflecting India's
agro-climatic diversity and growing strength in certified organic production.
To enhance global market access for Indian organic products, APEDA has facilitated the
participation of more than 35 international buyers from 13 key overseas markets, including
Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Mongolia and Egypt, among others.
Representing leading importers, distributors, wholesalers and retail chains, these buyers are
participating in structured Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) with Indian exhibitors to foster business
partnerships, explore new sourcing opportunities and promote long-term export collaborations.
The three-day exhibition also features technical conferences, interactive knowledge sessions,
product demonstrations and trend showcases covering organic certification, traceability,
sustainability, market access, evolving consumer preferences and emerging opportunities inglobal organic trade. These sessions provide participants with insights into international
regulatory requirements, quality standards and export market expectations.
The inaugural session was attended by Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern
Region, Shri Katikithala Srinivas, as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included Additional
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav, and Deputy Chief of Mission,
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Georg Enzweiler. Chairman, APEDA, Shri
Abhishek Dev; Secretary, Spices Board of India, Shri M. S. Manivannan; Chairperson of the
Board & Managing Director, Nuernberg Messe India, Ms. Sonia Prashar; and Vice President,
IFOAM – Organics International, Mr. Marco Schlüter, were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Katikithala Srinivas said the organic sector offers significant
opportunities to enhance India's agricultural exports while creating greater market opportunities
for farmers and enterprises. He said platforms such as BIOFACH INDIA provide an important
avenue for showcasing India's diverse range of certified organic products, facilitating
engagement with international buyers, strengthening India's presence in global organic
markets, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and supporting greater value realisation
across the organic value chain.
Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav said India has a diverse and expanding organic sector with significant
potential in international markets. He noted that BIOFACH INDIA offers Indian exporters and
organic enterprises an important platform to showcase their products, engage with global
buyers and understand evolving market requirements. He reaffirmed the Government's
commitment to strengthening the country's organic export ecosystem through quality
assurance, market access and enhanced international engagement.
BIOFACH INDIA 2026 is a collaborative initiative of APEDA, Nuernberg Messe India and IFOAM
– Organics International aimed at strengthening India's organic ecosystem, expanding
international market linkages and creating new business opportunities for Indian organic
enterprises while enhancing the global visibility of India's certified organic products.
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