BIOFACH

BIOFACH | February 10-13

Nuremberg, Germany

At BIOFACH 2026, Experience organic food in its purest form at the world’s leading organic trade fair in Nuremberg. Since 1990, BIOFACH has been the can’t-miss destination for pioneers and newcomers who share their passion for organic food and the organic market and want to exchange ideas with like-minded people along the entire value chain. From February 10-13, 2026, the largest organic food trade fair will once again open its doors at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre and bring together exhibitors and visitors from the entire organic and natural cosmetics sector, with regional, national and international stakeholders. A diverse trade fair programme and a wide range of products invite visitors to use all their senses to explore the world of organic food, by seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and feeling. At BIOFACH, you will experience a lively market of opportunities and a trade fair packed full of ideas, inspiration and enjoyment.

SESSIONS

February 10 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (local time) | NCC Ost, Level 3 | Room Seoul

Session: New generation of consumers and organic – is communication a business imperative?
The Business Day offers a unique space for leaders in the organic sector to rethink how we communicate organic values and explore how to better connect with a new generation of consumers. A provocative keynote will set the tone, sparking debate on how organic is perceived in today’s fast-changing marketplace. Through an interactive fishbowl discussion, participants will engage directly with industry pioneers and communication experts, exchanging ideas, challenges, and success stories.

Speakers:

Opening Remarks
Jan Plagge, President of Bioland and IFOAM Organics Europe

Keynote
Laurence Meeùs, Founder & Chief product, Turtle

Interactive Fishbowl

Joanna Wierzbicka, Deputy-Director, IFOAM Organics Europe
New comms products at IFOAM Organics Europe, successes & lessons learnt
Rasmus Prehn, Director, Organic Denmark
Insights on the pesticide residues campaign
Tom Chapman, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
Market trends & work on narratives in the US market

February 10 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM (local time) | NCC Ost, Level 2 | Room St. Petersburg

Session: Smart Rules, Smart Action for a Strong and Competitive Organic Sector
In December 2025, the European Commission published a targeted revision of the EU Organic Regulation, alongside a regulatory roadmap and the perspective of a renewed EU Organic Action Plan. While earlier discussions focused mainly on adjustments through secondary legislation and non-legislative measures, legal and practical developments have led the Commission to also open the Basic Act. This step has important implications not only for EU operators, but also for international trade, equivalence and global organic value chains.

This BIOFACH Policy Day session will examine how the proposed changes can best support sector growth while safeguarding organic principles, consumer trust and market integrity; how the revision and the renewed action plan interacts with the Common Agricultural Policy and national implementation; and how EU policy choices affect operators in third countries and international markets. The discussion will be informed by recent evidence, including insights from the Horizon Europe project OrganicTargets4EU.

Speakers:

Andreas Gregoriou – Permanent Secretary, DG Agriculture and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus
Elisabeth Werner – Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI), European Commission
Jan Plagge – President, Bioland & IFOAM Organics Europe
Christophe Barnouin – CEO, Ecotone
Piroska Kallay – Member, European Economic and Social Committee
Tom Chapman – Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
Luis Carazo Jimenez – Head of Unit ‘Organics’, DG AGRI, European Commission
Nic Lampkin – Researcher, Thuenen Institute

• Moderator: Eduardo Cuoco – Director, IFOAM Organics Europe

February 11 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (local time) | Mayland Hall (100 seats)

Session: Organic, Regenerative and Outcomes-Based Agriculture in the Context of Nature Positive and Nature Credits
European sustainability policies and international initiatives are increasingly driving the transition from compliance-based agricultural models toward outcomes-based approaches, aligned with the emerging concepts of Nature Positive and Nature Credits. Within this framework, organic agriculture provides a robust regulatory and technical foundation, while regenerative agriculture offers an evolutionary pathway focused on ecosystem regeneration, biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience. Their integration creates new opportunities to strengthen sustainability standards, certification systems, and the economic valorization of positive actions for nature. The seminar will explore how organic and regenerative production models can evolve from a practice-based to an outcomes-based approach, examining measurable environmental indicators such as biodiversity, ecosystem services, soil quality, and climate resilience. It will also discuss how existing standards, certification
tools, and new European initiatives on Nature Credits can be integrated, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and future perspectives for farmers, value chains, certification bodies, and institutional stakeholders.

Speakers:

Mariano Serratore – ICEA, Moderator
Giuliano D’Antonio – ICEA, Institutional Greetings
Eduardo Cuoco – IFOAM Organics Europe, Institutional Greetings
Hanna Winkler – IFOAM Organics Europe
Dr. Amber Sciligo – The Organic Center
Paul Alvarez – Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA)
Oona Buttafoco – Soil Association
Nora Taleb – Good Food Collective
Erik Borner - Bioland

February 11 | 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (local time) | NCC Ost | Level 2 | Room Kopenhagen

Session: BIOFACH World: Trends and news of the organic markets in Brazil and the United States of America: In this session you will learn about trends and market developments of the organic markets in Brazil and the United States of America. Join us to gain valuable insights into these dynamic markets and understand how these trends can impact your business strategies.

Speakers:

Sarah Gorman, International Trade Manager, Organic Trade Association
Alexandre Harkaly, Director Strategic Integration Food Certification, QIMA
Katharina Neumann, Manager International Events, NürnbergMesse GmbH

February 11 | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM (local time) | NCC Ost | Level 2 | Room St. Petersburg

Session: Global Organic Market Overview: The global organic market develops dynamically and in different ways around the world. We take a closer look at market information from the IFOAM – Organics International/FiBL statistics book and reflect about trends and strategic market positioning from several parts of the world. Expect first-hand market information from country experts from different regions of the world.

Speakers:

Tom Chapman, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
Dr. David Amudavi, Executive Director, Biovision Africa Trust
Jackie Brian, Executive Director, Australia Organic
Julia Lernoud, Co-Chair / WB member, Young Organics Global Network / IFOAM - Organics International
Tia Loftsgard. Executive Director, Canada Organic Trade Association
Joanna Wierzbicka, Deputy Director, IFOAM - Organics Europe
Dr. Helga Willer, Department of Extension, Training & CommunicationCo-leader of the Group Project communication, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
Youting Zhang, Co-founder, Organic and Beyond
Moderator: Ravi R. Prasad, Executive Director, IFOAM - Organics International

February 11 | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (local time) | NCC Ost | Level 2 | Room Istanbul

Session: Connecting with Consumers: Data and messaging strategies from North America, the UK, and Denmark: This session will showcase fresh insights into organic consumers and marketplace trends in the U.S., U.K., and Denmark. Panelists will highlight evolving consumer behaviors, innovative marketing approaches, and opportunities for growth across these key regions.

Speakers:

Alexis Bramley, Director of Strategic Projects, Organic Trade Association
Sarah Gorman, Manager, International Trade, Organic Trade Association
Lee Holdstock, Head of Regulatory & Trade Affairs, Soil Association Certification
Dennis Hvam, International Market Director, Organic Denmark
Moderator: Matt Landi, VP Industry Relations, Organic Trade Association

February 11 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (local time) | Mayland Hall (100 seats)

Session: Organic & Regenerative: Driving the Future of Food, Beauty, and Textiles
Organic and regenerative agriculture is no longer limited to food production, but is increasingly shaping the future of beauty, textiles, and other non-food value chains. When integrated with organic principles, regenerative approaches offer a systemic response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and the sustainability challenges of
global supply chains. Companies and value chains adopting organic and regenerative models are now
called to demonstrate their positive contribution to ecosystems, raw material quality, and territorial resilience, moving beyond mere compliance toward the recognition of tangible environmental outcomes. This seminar will bring together farmers, brands, certification bodies, and international organizations to explore how organic and regenerative agriculture can drive the future of food, beauty, and textiles. Through value-chain perspectives
and company case studies, the discussion will highlight how these models can build truly sustainable, resilient, and ecosystem-positive supply chains.

Speakers:

Mariano Serratore – ICEA, Moderator
Giuliano D’Antonio – ICEA, Institutional Greetings
Hanna Winkler – IFOAM Organics Europe
Vikrant Giri – Gallant Textile
Ryan Zinn – Dr. Bronner’s
Tom Chapman – Organic Trade Association
Christopher Gergen – Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA)
Justin Meade – Telmont Champagne
Giovanni Battista Girolomoni – Girolomoni Group
Amilcare Astone – Radici Group
Jostein Hertwig – BERAS International Foundation / Global Alliance for
Organic Districts

February 12 | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM (local time) | NCC Ost | Level 3 | Room Shanghai

Session: Fixing Life Cycle Assessments: Capturing the Full Value of Organic: Existing LCA approaches often fail to capture the holistic benefits of certified organic, regenerative, and perennial agricultural systems. This often results in organic and regenerative systems appearing less sustainable than high-input conventional farming. This session will explore a new initiative to develop and implement new, scientifically robust LCA best practice guidelines and data sets.

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