BIOFACH 2026 showcases the future of organic: global diversity, young voices, and bold concepts for sustainable food systems.

Nuremberg will once again host the international organic community at BIOFACH from 10 to 13 February 2026. The world’s leading trade fair for organic food, BIOFACH provides a comprehensive overview of current developments all along the value chain, together with forward-looking ideas and new inspiration. The key theme of the BIOFACH Congress is “Growing Tomorrow – Young Voices, Bold Visions”. This focuses on topics such as food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture and societal change, supported by established players and a new generation of movers and shakers.

“BIOFACH 2026 shows how varied, international and future-oriented the organic sector is,” observes Dominik Dietz, Director BIOFACH at NürnbergMesse. “By giving the Congress a focus on young voices, innovative formats and a strong international network, we create inspiration for sustainably transforming both nutrition and agriculture.”

BIOFACH Congress: “Growing Tomorrow – Young Voices, Bold Visions”

With its key theme of “Growing Tomorrow – Young Voices, Bold Visions”, the BIOFACH Congress 2026 is dedicated to the viewpoints of young people who are assuming responsibility worldwide and taking the organic movement forward with new ideas. “A multi-generational approach is essential if we are to deal with the major questions regarding the future that we currently face,” says Tina Andres, Chair of the national organic association BÖLW. “At BIOFACH 2026 the floor belongs to the young, committed people who are assuming responsibility and shaping the future right now.”

In addition to the key theme, visitors to the Congress can look forward to specialist formats such as the Trade Forum, STADTLANDBIO and the collaborative “SustainableFutureLab”.

Exhibitors and a wide range of products: Global organic expertise

BIOFACH 2026 demonstrates the entire range of the organic world, from international market leaders to young companies. The event expects about 2,200 exhibitors who will present their organic products in a total of nine exhibition halls. There is a special focus on India as the Country of the Year. With its dynamic organic strategy and growing export expertise, India is a strong partner for global organic development.

Additional special exhibition areas such as Experience the World of PLANETARY HEALTH offer space for product presentations and exploring the topic in greater depth. “The Planetary Health Diet provides an answer to many of the crises we currently face,” notes Matthias Beuger of the Association of Organic Food Producers (AöL). “So it is in its rightful place at the heart of this exhibition area. In theory, there are now enough models for keeping consumption within the limits the planet can support. But how does that actually look on our plates? Examples of best practice are on display, from cultivating pulses and quality story-telling to the taste experience of a cooking show. Experience the World of PLANETARY HEALTH turns “food fit for the future” into reality.”

Supporting programme: Trends, innovations and interaction

The supporting programme at BIOFACH 2026 creates space for personal meetings and inspiration. It is directed at trade visitors at all points along the value chain, from cultivation to processing, trade and out-of-home catering, and offers a wealth of formats that focus on current trends, innovative concepts and practical solutions.

A rich variety of products and services is aimed at trade representatives in particular. In addition to the Trade Forum at the BIOFACH Congress, features such as the Meeting Point BIOimSEH and its accompanying Organic Experts Lounge offer them a central platform for interaction, product presentations and networking. “After 30 years of development, organic products are an essential part of the mainstream,” asserts Erich Magrander, publisher of bioPress. “Organic products can now be seen in all marketing channels, from the specialist trade to discounters. But full-range suppliers can do more. With the Meeting Point BIOimSEH, BIOFACH provides businesspeople with a platform for exchange for comprehensive organic marketinghere, sales representatives can talk to organic experts, get to know each other, network, and discover product presentations that go beyond the usual offerings. The accompanying Organic Experts Lounge offers plenty of space for discussion rounds, panels, lectures, and information events. This is where organic suppliers can use trade to build bridges from the field to the shelves, and ultimately to the consumers’ plates.”

The INNOVATION STAGE in Hall 4A offers presentation slots for new developments and innovations. Young companies can also improve their visibility and gain access to potential partners. The BIOFACH Start-up Pitches in 2026 will once again give many newcomers in the organics field the opportunity to introduce themselves. In the crowning finale, three start-ups will present their plans to a high-calibre jury of experts. In 2026 the five-member jury will consist of Alexander Stabel (Alnatura), Bärbel Ulrich (dm-drogerie market), Frank Künzel (dennree), Selda Morina (REWE Start-up Lounge) and Tillman Schulz (Food investor & Bohlsener Mühle).

Immediately adjacent to the INNOVATION STAGE will be the New Products Stand, where new products and developments will await discovery. This is where visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite product to receive the Best New Product Award. International start-ups will present their creative products and ideas in the “International Newcomers” pavilion, while the sponsored “Young Innovators” pavilion will be the place to experience innovative skills at a national level. The range of products and services will be complemented by the NextGen Campus in Hall 9.

At the Alternative Packaging Solutions pavilion, exhibitors will display their sustainable ideas in the area of packaging. Initiatives and NGOs will also have space to introduce their projects and network with industry players. A special area will be dedicated to the subject of organics in out-of-home catering, illustrating practical approaches to community catering.

Koa receives recognition for its socially responsible business just five years after the establishment of its innovative cocoa fruit venture. The Swiss-Ghanaian start-up is excited to announce the success- ful B Corp^™ Certification with a score of 95.7 points. As Koa is scaling its operations, the team pushes even further in improving and leading with positive change.

Koa has officially become a B Corp^™, short for Certified B Corporation, using the power of business to address some of society’s greatest challenges. “Nowadays, measuring the success of a company needs to go beyond pure financial performance. Since our inception, we measure our success on the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. Being B Corp certified, we join a community of businesses around the world leading the transformation of the global economic system and we hope that many of our peers will follow our example,” Benjamin Kuschnik, Co-Founder and Group Finance Director of the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, highlights.

A rigorous review of Koa’s impact

By certifying their businesses, recognised B Corps step into a framework for continuous improve- ment. A company must achieve a minimum score of 80 points on the B Impact Assessment to be certified and repeat the verification process every three years. The extensive assessment measures Koa’s ongoing impact on its workers, community and suppliers, customers, governance and the environment to make sure that the company is meeting high international standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

As a B Corp, the start-up joins the growing movement of around 6,000 Certified B Corporations from 158 industries across 86 countries, including companies like Ben & Jerry’s, Innocent Drinks and Valrhona. The B Corp Certification is administered by B Lab^™. Lucy Muigai, CEO of the African B Lab certifying Koa says: “This is not only a win for Koa but a win for the B Corp movement. The recognition marks Koa’s continued investment in tackling poverty in the cocoa supply chain and strengthening rural communities through job creation. Koa joining the B Corp community signals a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the cocoa sector.”

Founded in 2017, Koa is disrupting the cocoa industry through its innovative upcycling of the cocoa fruit. Koa is the first company in West Africa to have unlocked a new value chain around the so far discarded cocoa pulp and worldwide the first cocoa fruit brand to become a B Corp. Working closely with cocoa smallholders, Koa reduces on-farm food waste around the cocoa fruit, generates additional farmer income and creates new jobs in rural communities. At the same time, Koa brings unique new ingredients to the food and beverage industry for applications ranging from chocolate and confectionery to ice cream or drinks.

Addressing opportunities for improvement

“We are proud to receive this certification, especially since we’re the third B Corp which has its major operations in Ghana, and we’ve been only five years in business,” says Francis Appiagyei-Poku, Finance and Administration Director at Koa in Ghana. “While we have proven to meet B Lab’s high standards, it’s still important to us that we strive for continuous improvement.”

As a water-intensive sector, agriculture poses risks such as water stress or depletion of local water sources if water use is not appropriately managed. Koa’s production process in the factory requires substantial amounts of water and energy for logistics, cooling and cleaning. Koa is therefore constantly improving the infrastructure to reduce resource usage such as investing in a rainwater harvesting system.

Besides environmental improvements, Koa is actively training its workforce for an international environment. Koa is committed to having more women and minorities in leadership positions since diversity is at the core of its business and the team aims to set an example beyond the sector it works in.