India Designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, Germany

Ø APEDA to Highlight India’s Organic Agriculture at BIOFACH 2026

Ø India Country Pavilion to Showcase Organic Rice, Spices, Oilseeds, Herbs and Value-Added Products

Ø Participation from Over 20 States and UTs to Highlight India’s Agricultural Diversity

Key Highlights

· Event: BIOFACH 2026, world’s leading organic trade fair.

· Dates & Venue: 10–13 February 2026, Nuremberg, Germany.

· Recognition: India designated Country of the Year.

Organiser

· APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Ministry of Commerce & Industry) is leading India’s participation.

Pavilion & Exhibitors

· India Pavilion size: 1,074 sq. metres.

· Participants: 67 co-exhibitors including exporters, FPOs, cooperatives, labs, state agencies, and commodity boards.

· Products showcased: Organic rice, spices, oilseeds, herbs, pulses, cashew, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, essential oils, and more.

· Regional diversity: Exhibitors from 20+ States/UTs including Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand, etc.

Special Features

· Food tastings: Live sampling of organic basmati biryani and GI-tagged rice varieties (Indrayani, Navara, Gobindbhog, Red rice, Chak Hao).

· Branding: Extensive promotional activities across Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Centre.

Significance

· Marks India’s return to centre stage after 14 years.

· Reflects growth in Indian organic exports and global demand.

· Reinforces India’s role as a global leader in sustainable, organic agriculture.

· APEDA initiatives aim to boost exporters’ competitiveness and strengthen India’s image as the “organic food basket of the world.”

[ABS News Service/11.02.2026]

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.