◊ By Benefit Publishing Bureau
The 11th edition of BIOFACH INDIA co-located with NATURAL EXPO INDIA will be bigger and more promising this year!
November 2018 witnessed the 10th anniversary edition of BIOFACH INDIA (BFI), also featuring NATURAL EXPO INDIA (NEI), that put forth a rich congress of promising business transactions, investment prospects and intensive networking that augmented the international positioning of the Indian organic industry. The success of this unique (and the only) Indian international fair for this industry fair fuelled the whole sector with a vision for transformation.
The road to growth widens greatly as the 11th edition of BIOFACH INDIA, co-located with NATURAL EXPO INDIA, promises a higher benchmark for expansion. The mega event is jointly organised by NuernbergMesse India and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and is scheduled to be held from November 7–9, 2019, at India Expo Mart Limited (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi – NCR, India.
Amongst key factors such as aspiration for longevity, growing health concerns among consumers, increasing levels of disposable income, improved standard of living and government initiatives that aim at encouraging (and providing) widespread adoption of organic products, these two international trade fairs for organic and natural products – BFI and NEI – have seen immense growth and heightened interest in the last few years.
Buyer-Seller meet at BIOFACH INDIA 2018; ©NuernbergMesse India Pvt Ltd
International exhibitors at BIOFACH INDIA 2018; ©NuernbergMesse India Pvt Ltd
ORGANIC IS THE WAY FORWARD
Currently, the India organic market is estimated at INR 40,000 million and is likely to increase to INR 100,000 – 120,000 million by 2020, with a similar incremental trend in exports. The Indian organic market has been progressing steadily with CAGR of 25% as compared to 16% global growth rates. Not only is this promising for Indian entrepreneurs, it also compels international buyers and consumers to consider Indian suppliers for their rich and diverse range of offerings.
There shall be active presence of many leading, privately owned organic stakeholders, as well as, government boards at BFI 2019. Apart from foods and beverages, the 2019 edition will host participation from the natural care and wellness sectors, textiles, certification bodies, government boards, and farmer groups, and will attract approximately 10,000 visitors over a period of three days.
Various pavilions from all major states of India will present a glimpse of the growing demand for organic products, not just for international exports but also for very encouraging domestic consumption.
Natural Expo India, an international trade fair and conference for natural products, co-located concurrent to BFI 2019 and the World Assembly on Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy (WAAYN), shall be a major highlight for this year’s edition.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF BIOFACH INDIA 2019
- BIOFACH INDIA is part of the BIOFACH WORLD family, that includes international events in Germany, USA, China, Japan, Thailand, Brazil and India, organised by NuernbergMesse. The event has been hugely successful in headlining India’s presence on the world map in the field of organic farming.
- The event is supported by renowned international and national stakeholders, such as IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), OFAI (Organic Farming Association of India), ICCOA (International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture), FSSAI (Food Safety Standards Authority of India), BDAI (Biodynamic Association of India) and AIOI (Association of Indian Organic Industry).
- The event stages prospects for networking with over 200 brands from India and overseas with a wide variety of organic and natural products on display.
- There shall be a dedicated pavilion on ‘Naturals’, showcasing natural wellness products. This will be co-located this year with WAAYN; both are being held at the same venue.
- International Buyers delegation – Over 100 international buyers will congregate, looking to extend their network, develop new procurement sources and establish business contacts during 3 days of networking.
- Themed Pavilion by APEDA with a vast array of organic products on display.
- Knowledge exchange ensured by a high-quality international conference that will provide insights into the growing organic market in India.
- Farmers’ Market – themed ‘Organic for my Plate and Palate’.
“After experiencing the stupendous growth of the last edition, we are excited to organise the next edition of India’s most prominent annual symposium for the entire organic industry. Co-location of BIOFACH INDIA with the World Assembly on Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy will create deeper synergy and help provide a thrust to the rapidly growing market for organic and natural products in India. Our joint collaboration with APEDA, along with strong support from leading associations such as IFOAM, ICCOA, OFAI, FSSAI, BDAI and AIOI, will once again serve as a solid growth platform for all concerned stakeholders,” says Sonia Prashar, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director, NuernbergMesse India.
“We are excited to partner with NuernbergMesse India once again, as joint organisers of the 11th edition of BIOFACH INDIA. This is the most ideal platform to felicitate networking with the entire organic agriculture fraternity comprising organic product exporters, retailers, traders, processors, certification bodies and certified farmer groups. The presence of an international buyers’ delegation further provides an impetus to the growth for the Indian organic market for the coming years,” adds Shri Paban K Borthakur, Chairman, APEDA.
IMPRESSIONS FROM BIOFACH INDIA 2018
A group of organic farmers from Uttar Pradesh visited to participate in the Organic Farmers’ Conference; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Organic spices by SIMFED (Sikkim State Co-operative Supply and Marketing Federation Ltd), the apex marketing society for Sikkim Organic; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Millet and jaggery cookies by Banyan Roots proved to be a major attraction;©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Organic jaggery by the Birothi Organic Farmers’ Group of Udaipur, Rajasthan; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
The Indian organic certified chocolate brand, Pascati, which has its manufacturing unit in Daman; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Amritpani (organic fertiliser soil conditioner) and Neemastram (neem-based natural insecticide) are now widely being sold by Indian companies as finished products for organic farmers; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Organic cotton shirts by Tula, which makes rainfed organic cotton garments that are handspun, handwoven, naturally dyed and manually tailored; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
Pure & Eco India was Media Partner for BIOFACH INDIA 2018; ©Benefit Publishing Pvt Ltd
ABOUT BIOFACH WORLD EVENTS
BIOFACH WORLD is the world’s leading trade show network for organic products, with the parent show taking place annually in Nuremberg, Germany. The event is represented across the globe by six other BIOFACH events—in Japan, USA, South America, China, Thailand and India, and brings together over 3,000 exhibitors and 100,000 trade visitors year after year.
For further information, visit www.biofach-india.com
CONTACT DETAILS:
Priya Sharma
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Tanya Bhardwaj
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