More Than 200 Companies Participate; APEDA Pavilion Highlights Organic Diversity

Over 35 International Buyers Participate in Buyer-Seller Meets with Indian Exhibitors

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 in global 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.