BIOFACH 2026: India Named Country of the Year
Why in the news
India got the ‘Country of the Year’ honour at BIOFACH 2026, the foremost organic food and farming fair.
Key facts
- BIOFACH: global platform for organic trade, sustainability and innovation, held every year in Nuremberg.
- Indian side run by APEDA, which has attended for over a decade.
- Aims: certified organic trade, B2B networking, sustainable farming, showcasing processing innovation.
Significance for India
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Key supplier of certified organic produce |
| Exports | Rice, spices, pulses, oilseeds, cashew, turmeric, ginger, mango puree, essential oils |
| GI products | Five GI-tagged rice varieties on show |
| Producers | Over 20 States and UTs; FPOs linked to global chains |
| Soft power | Live tastings such as organic biryani |
Exam angle
- Honour: Country of the Year. Organiser: APEDA. City: Nuremberg.