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India Named 'Country of the Year' at World's Top Organic Trade Fair BIOFACH 2026

India has been honored as the 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading organic products trade fair in Germany. Organized by APEDA, India's participation features a significantly larger pavilion with 67 co-exhibitors showcasing a wide array of organic goods from across the nation. The pavilion will offer live food tastings, including biryani and presentations of five GI-tagged heritage rice varieties. This designation underscores India's expanding role and leadership in the global organic agriculture market.

Key Points: India is Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 Organic Fair

  • Major scale-up in India's participation
  • 67 co-exhibitors in 1,074 sqm pavilion
  • Showcases diverse organic products from over 20 states
  • Features live food tasting and GI-tagged rice
  • Highlights growing global demand for Indian organic exports
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India designated 'Country of the Year' at Germany's BIOFACH 2026

India showcases its organic leadership as the designated 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026 in Germany, with a large pavilion featuring diverse produce.

"reinforces its position as a global leader in organic agriculture - Official Statement"

New Delhi, Feb 10

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 February 10-13 at Nuremberg in Germany, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is organising India's participation at 'BIOFACH 2026' with a prominent and high-impact presence.

India's participation 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), the statement said.

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, the statement explained.

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, the statement added.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Proud moment for Indian agriculture! It's great to see representation from over 20 states, including the North-East. Chak Hao black rice from Manipur is a superfood and deserves this platform. This should boost exports and encourage more farmers to go organic.
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Rohit P
While this is a positive step, I hope the benefits actually trickle down to the small and marginal farmers. Often, big exporters take the lion's share. APEDA must ensure transparent supply chains and fair trade practices are highlighted just as much as the products.
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Sarah B
As someone working in sustainable food systems, this is impressive. India's diversity of organic produce is unmatched. Showcasing GI-tagged varieties is key for preserving biodiversity and telling the story behind the food. Hope this sets a benchmark for other nations.
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya! Our spices, rice, and oils are the best in the world. Germany choosing India as 'Country of the Year' shows the growing trust in 'Made in India' organic labels. Now we need to make these products more affordable and accessible within India too.
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Meera T
Wonderful to see a focus on heritage rice varieties like Navara and Gobindbhog. This is our living agricultural heritage. The scale-up from previous years is remarkable. Jai Kisan! 👨‍🌾

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