India was honored as the ‘Country of the Year’ at the ‘BIOFACH Germany 2026,’ emphasizing its increasing significance in the global organic sector. The event, held in Nuremberg, saw the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) leading India’s representation, showcasing the nation’s agricultural heritage and emergence as a trusted global organic products supplier. Trade visitors gained insights into Indian organic offerings, value creation models, and partnership prospects, as highlighted in a statement by the Commerce Ministry.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal spotlighted India’s status as a top organic product producer globally. He pointed out the significant amendments to India’s organic regulation, the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), which bolster the credibility of India’s organic framework. Agrawal also stressed the synergies between India and the European Union, citing their collective demographic and economic strength.
Agrawal referred to the recently finalized negotiations of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, anticipating its positive impact on bilateral trade, investment relations, supply chain resilience, and sustainable growth. He urged the prompt finalization of the Mutual Recognition Agreement on organics between India and the European Union to further boost organic trade.
The India Pavilion at the event covered 1,074 square meters and featured 67 co-exhibitors, including organic product exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, certification and testing labs, state government bodies, and commodity boards. The pavilion showcased a diverse array of organic products like rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, cashew, ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, essential oils, tea, coffee, and millets.
Exhibitors from more than 20 Indian states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, participated in the exhibition, presenting region-specific organic produce and value-added items.
