**Executive Summary**
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, a leading trade fair for organic products, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany from February 10th to 13th, 2026. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is organizing India's participation to highlight India's rich agricultural heritage. The event showcases India's strength as a major global supplier of organic products.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **BIOFACH 2026 Overview**
* India is the designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany (February 10-13, 2026).
* APEDA is organizing India's participation at BIOFACH 2026.
* BIOFACH Germany is the world's largest organic food and agriculture exhibition.
* **India Country Pavilion**
* The India Country Pavilion, set up by APEDA, will span 1,074 square meters.
* The pavilion will feature 67 co-exhibitors.
* Exhibitors include exporters of organic products, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives, organic laboratories, state government organizations, and commodity boards.
* A wide range of organic products will be showcased, including rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, and value-added products.
* Exhibitors from over 20 States and UTs are participating.
* **India's Objectives**
* Showcase region-specific organic produce and value-added food products.
* Demonstrate India's year-on-year expansion in international organic trade engagement.
* Offer curated food tastings, including live sampling of aromatic biryani.
* Showcase five GI-tagged rice varieties.
* Reinforce India's position as a global leader in organic agriculture.
* Highlight India's commitment to supplying high-quality, sustainably produced organic products.
* **Promotional Activities**
* APEDA has undertaken branding and promotional activities at the Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Centre.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder**: Indian Organic Producers and Exporters
**Impact**: Increased visibility and market access to international buyers and consumers.
**Action Required**: Prepare for participation in the India Country Pavilion at BIOFACH 2026.
**Stakeholder**: APEDA
**Impact**: Responsible for coordinating and executing India's participation in BIOFACH 2026.
**Action Required**: Oversee the setup of the India Country Pavilion, promotional activities, and logistics.
**Stakeholder**: Consumers of Organic Products
**Impact**: Increased awareness of India's organic products and its role in sustainable agriculture.
**Action Required**: Be aware that the event runs from the 10th of February, to the 13th of February 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Key Entities Referenced
BIOFACH 2026, Germany: World's leading trade fair for organic products where India is designated as the Country of the Year.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): Organizing India's participation at BIOFACH 2026 and supporting Indian exporters.
India Country Pavilion: Pavilion at BIOFACH 2026 showcasing organic products from over 20 States and UTs in India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India Designated Country of the Year at
BIOFACH 2026, Germany
APEDA to Highlight India’s Organic Agriculture at BIOFACH
2026
India Country Pavilion to Showcase Organic Rice, Spices,
Oilseeds, Herbs and Value-Added Products
Participation from Over 20 States and UTs to Highlight India’s
Agricultural Diversity
Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 11:58AM by PIB Delhi
India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for
organic products, scheduled to be held from 10th to 13th February 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 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 the world’s largest and most 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).
After a span of 14 years, India’s organic farming sector is set to take centre stage once again at BIOFACH
2026.
The India Country Pavilion, set up by APEDA, will span an area of 1,074 square metres and will feature
67 co-exhibitors, including exporters of organic products, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs),
cooperatives, organic laboratories, state government organisations, and commodity boards. 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.
Exhibitors from more than 20 States and Union Territories are participating in the India Pavilion,
reflecting the country’s vast agricultural and regional diversity. These include Assam, Meghalaya,
Manipur, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and
Uttarakhand. The participation highlights region-specific organic produce and value-added food products,
demonstrating India’s year-on-year expansion in international organic trade engagement.
In addition to product displays, visitors to the India Pavilion will be offered curated food tastings
showcasing the flavours and aromas of Indian organic products. Live sampling of aromatic biryani
prepared using premium organic basmati rice and spices will be organised. Further, five GI-tagged rice
varieties, namely Indrayani rice, Navara rice, Gobindbhog rice, Red rice, and Chak Hao (Black rice), will
be served to visitors to highlight India’s heritage rice varieties.
APEDA has also undertaken extensive branding and high-impact promotional activities at prominent
locations across the Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Centre, as part of India’s designation as Country of the
Year at BIOFACH 2026.
As global attention increasingly shifts towards sustainability and environmentally responsible lifestyles,
India’s participation as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 reinforces its position as a global leader in
organic agriculture. India remains committed to supplying high-quality, sustainably produced organic
products that meet international standards.
APEDA continues to support Indian exporters through focused initiatives aimed at enhancing their global
competitiveness and strengthening India’s position as the organic food basket of the world.
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Abhishek Dayal/ Garima Singh/ Ishita Biswas
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