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BIOFACH Germany is the world’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic
food and agriculture. APEDA has been participating in BIOFACH for more than a decade and has
consistently maintained a strong presence at the event.

At the inaugural ceremony of BIOFACH 2026, attended by Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Regional Identity, Government of Germany, Mr. Alois Rainer; Director-General, Agriculture and Rural
Development, European Commission, Ms. Elisabeth Werner; and other delegates from leading organic-
producing countries, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal,
highlighted India’s position as one of the world’s leading producers of organic products. He underlined
the key amendments made in India’s organic regulation, the National Programme for Organic Production
(NPOP), which further strengthen the credibility of India’s organic framework.

He also emphasised the complementarities between India and the European Union bloc, noting their
combined demographic and economic strength. Referring to the successful conclusion of negotiations of
the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, he stated that the agreement would enhance bilateral
trade and investment ties, strengthen resilient supply chains and support sustainable growth. He also
called for the early conclusion of the Mutual Recognition Agreement on organics between India and the
European Union to further expand organic trade.

The India Country Pavilion was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India,
Shri Rajesh Agrawal, in the presence of Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, Shri Vivek
Dewangan; Minister (Personnel), Embassy of India, Berlin, Dr. Mandeep Singh Tuli; Consul General of
India, Munich, Shri Shatrughna Sinha; Secretary, Industry, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Hage
Tari; Secretary, Trade and Commerce, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Taru Talo; Secretary
(Agriculture), Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Nishant Warwade; Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek
Dev; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Saket Kumar; Joint Secretary, Ministry of
Cooperation, Shri Raman Kumar; and Secretary, Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, Mrs. Maria C.T.
Zuali, along with other senior dignitaries from the Government of India and State Governments.

Curated by APEDA, the India Pavilion spans 1,074 square metres and hosts 67 co-exhibitors, including
organic product exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, organic certification and
testing laboratories, state government organisations, and commodity boards. The pavilion showcases a
wide range of organic products such as rice, oilseeds, herbs, spices, pulses, cashew, ginger, turmeric, large
cardamom, cinnamon, mango puree, essential oils, tea, coffee, and millets. India’s participation at
BIOFACH 2026 represents a significant expansion over previous editions, with a 50 per cent increase in
area and participation, making India the top non-European Union exhibitor and among the top five
exhibiting countries at the event. This reflects the steady growth of Indian organic exports, rising
international demand and increased participation from exporters and state institutions.

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, are participating in the
exhibition, highlighting region-specific organic produce and value-added products.

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