India Named ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026
APEDA to showcase India’s organic strength with pavilion featuring exporters from over 20 states
- India designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany
- APEDA to lead major India Pavilion with 67 co-exhibitors
- Organic rice, spices, herbs, oilseeds and value-added foods to be showcased
- Participation from over 20 states to highlight agricultural diversity
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 10th Feb: India has been designated the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 13 in Nuremberg, Germany.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is leading India’s participation with a large and high-impact presence, showcasing the country’s strengths as a global supplier of organic produce.
BIOFACH is the world’s largest exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. APEDA has been a regular participant at the event for over a decade, and this year’s edition marks a major scale-up in India’s presence, reflecting growing global demand and expanding organic exports.
After 14 years, India’s organic farming sector is once again set to take centre stage at the event. The India Country Pavilion, spread across 1,074 square metres, will feature 67 co-exhibitors, including exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, organic laboratories, state agencies, and commodity boards.
The pavilion will display a wide range of organic products, including rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, cashew, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils.
Participants from more than 20 states and Union Territories—including Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand—will showcase region-specific organic produce and value-added products, highlighting India’s agricultural diversity.
Visitors will also experience curated food tastings, including live sampling of aromatic biryani prepared with premium organic basmati rice and spices. Five GI-tagged heritage rice varieties—Indrayani, Navara, Gobindbhog, Red rice, and Chak Hao (Black rice)—will also be served to promote India’s traditional grains.
As part of India’s designation as Country of the Year, APEDA has undertaken extensive branding and promotional activities across the Nuremberg Messe Exhibition Centre.
With global focus shifting toward sustainability and eco-friendly consumption, India’s recognition at BIOFACH 2026 reinforces its position as a major player in organic agriculture and a reliable supplier of high-quality, sustainably produced food products.
