India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, Leading in Organic Farming

India has achieved a major global recognition in sustainable agriculture by being designated the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products. The event will be held from 10 to 13 February 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany. This honour places India at the centre of the global organic movement and reflects its growing strength as a reliable supplier of high-quality organic food products. India’s participation will be led by APEDA with a large-scale and high-impact presence.

BIOFACH 2026: Why This Platform Matters

• BIOFACH Germany is globally recognized as the most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture.
• Buyers, policymakers, certification bodies, and organic producers from across the world participate in the event.
• Being named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 gives India unmatched visibility and strategic advantage in global organic markets.
• It allows India to shape conversations around sustainability, traceability, and environmentally responsible agriculture at a global level.

APEDA’s Role in India’s BIOFACH 2026 Participation

• India’s participation at BIOFACH 2026 is being organized by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• APEDA has been participating in BIOFACH for more than a decade.
• However, the 2026 edition marks a significant scale-up, reflecting the rapid growth of India’s organic exports and rising global demand for Indian organic products.

India Country Pavilion: Scale and Key Highlights

• The India Country Pavilion at BIOFACH 2026 will cover a massive 1,074 square metres, making it one of the largest national pavilions at the event.
• The pavilion will host 67 co-exhibitors, including exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, organic laboratories, state government bodies, and commodity boards.
• This large presence demonstrates India’s institutional strength and coordinated approach in promoting organic agriculture globally.

Organic Products Showcased by India

• India’s pavilion will showcase a diverse range of organic agricultural and value-added products.
• These include organic rice, oilseeds, pulses, herbs, spices, cashew, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, and essential oils.
• The display highlights India’s ability to supply both raw organic produce and processed organic foods, strengthening its image as a complete organic value-chain partner.

Participation from Over 20 States and UTs

• More than 20 States and Union Territories are participating in BIOFACH 2026, reflecting India’s vast agricultural diversity. States such as Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and West Bengal are part of the India Pavilion.
• This participation highlights region-specific organic specialities and shows how organic farming is expanding across India year after year.

GI-Tagged Rice and Live Food Experiences

• A major attraction at the India Pavilion will be curated food tastings. Visitors will experience live sampling of aromatic biryani made from premium organic basmati rice and spices.
• India will also showcase five GI-tagged rice varieties Indrayani rice, Navara rice, Gobindbhog rice, Red rice, and Chak Hao (Black rice). These heritage varieties underline India’s deep-rooted agricultural traditions and biodiversity.

Question

Q. India has been designated Country of the Year at which global organic trade fair?

A. Green Expo
B. BIOFACH
C. World Food Expo
D. AgriTech Europe