Nuremberg BioFach 2027: the organic food trade fair

Nuremberg BioFach takes place from 16 to 19 February 2027 at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany. Organised by NürnbergMesse, BIOFACH is an annual trade fair for organic food and the wider organic sector. The organiser describes 2027 as the event’s 38th year in succession. It brings together trade visitors and exhibitors from across the organic value chain, with product discovery, business exchange and a professional congress programme at its core.

The 2027 fair is dedicated to the focus “Resilient Food Systems. Resilient Future!”. The organiser presents it as a setting for exploring food innovations, connecting with partners and examining developments across the international organic sector. BIOFACH is restricted to qualified trade visitors; admission requires proof of professional status. The next edition’s detailed exhibitor range, programme and visitor arrangements should be checked with the organiser as they are released.

Why Nuremberg BioFach matters to the organic sector

Discover products across the value chain

BIOFACH’s published range spans fresh and frozen products, grocery categories, drinks, organic non-food products and natural cosmetics. For buyers, this offers a way to compare products and suppliers across connected parts of the organic market. Producers can use the event to present products to trade visitors who work in retail, wholesale, food manufacturing, hospitality and related sectors.

Compare and discuss market fit

Product displays and direct conversations can help visitors assess differences in range, format and positioning. Buyers may use the fair to identify products for further evaluation, ask suppliers for specifications and discuss the commercial conditions that matter to their own channels. No particular business outcome is guaranteed; the value of a visit depends on selecting relevant categories and following up on promising conversations.

Follow sector questions and ideas

The BIOFACH Congress and supporting programme add professional discussion to product discovery. The 2026 edition included topics across market development, consumer perspectives, production and supply chains, business strategy, politics, science and sustainability. These previous-edition themes illustrate the breadth of discussion, but they should not be treated as a confirmed programme for 2027.

Recent published scale

• 2,150 exhibitors at BIOFACH 2026, according to the organiser’s visitor information.
• 31,914 trade visitors in 2026.
• Visitors came from 133 countries in 2026.
• The 2026 closing report described around 2,200 exhibitors from almost 90 countries and just under 32,000 trade visitors; these rounded figures are reported separately by the organiser.

The 2026 figures show the scale of the previous edition, not a forecast for 2027. For attendees, that scale means there is a broad range to prioritise; planning a focused route and a shortlist of companies can make comparisons more useful.

Who should visit Nuremberg BioFach?

BIOFACH is intended for trade visitors rather than the general public. The organiser’s admission information names a wide range of eligible professional sectors and requires evidence of trade status.

Food retailers and specialist organic shops

Specialist organic and health-food retailers, delicatessen and wine retailers, conventional food retailers and other food shops may use the fair to review new products and compare suppliers. Consider which customer groups and shelf categories you want to serve, then focus on relevant product formats, ingredients, packaging and supplier capabilities. Take notes on products requiring further checks rather than treating a tasting or display as a purchasing decision.

Wholesale, import and export businesses

Wholesalers, importers and exporters can use the product range to identify potential suppliers and assess whether a category could fit their distribution portfolio. Prepare questions about product availability, target channels, documentation, packaging formats and commercial terms. Any prospective sourcing relationship still requires independent due diligence, product-compliance checks and agreement on supply conditions.

Food and beverage manufacturers

Manufacturers can explore ingredients, finished products, processing-related services and market conversations across the organic sector. A focused visit can help teams compare product concepts, identify possible suppliers or partners and note questions for technical and commercial review. Bring defined requirements—such as ingredient characteristics, formats or intended applications—so discussions can move beyond general introductions.

Hospitality, restaurants and catering

Hotels, restaurants, caterers and other food-service businesses are among the professional sectors listed by the organiser. They may assess organic products for menu, service or purchasing needs, while comparing formats, consistency and supplier information. Identify the product categories that suit your operation and record any questions about availability, handling and terms for follow-up with suppliers.

Agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture

Agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture professionals are named among eligible visitor sectors. The fair’s organic focus and related industry discussions can help these participants follow developments across production, supply chains and markets. Decide whether your priority is product positioning, processing and distribution relationships, sector knowledge or a specific supplier conversation.

Service providers, associations, public bodies and media

Associations, public institutions and relevant media are included in the organiser’s admission categories. Service providers may be eligible where they have a personal written invitation from an exhibitor. Check the current admission criteria before planning a visit, and make sure your professional role and supporting documents meet the organiser’s requirements.

What can you find at Nuremberg BioFach?

Fresh and frozen food

• Fruit, vegetables, potatoes, mushrooms and other fresh products.
• Meat, sausages, fish and seafood.
• Bread, baked goods, dairy products and cheese.
• Milk and meat substitutes, fresh convenience products and delicatessen foods.
• Frozen convenience products, meat, fish and seafood, baked products, fruit, vegetables, herbs and ice cream.

Organic grocery products

• Cooking and baking products, including cereals, pulses, milled products, flour-based foods and baking ingredients.
• Tomato products, prepared sauces, spices, salt, seasonings, vinegars and cooking oils.
• Convenience groceries, instant and semi-instant meals, tinned foods and sweeteners.
• Nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, sweet pastries, confectionery, savoury biscuits and salted snacks.
• Juices, soft drinks, water, tea, coffee and other non-alcoholic or hot drinks.
• Cereals, mueslis, honey, sweet and savoury spreads, dietary foods, baby food, remedies and food supplements.

Non-food products, natural cosmetics and services

The fair’s product scope also includes organic non-food products and natural cosmetics, alongside other drugstore articles, textiles, pet food, seeds and plants, and household goods. Related professional categories include packaging, processing and finishing, sales equipment, certification and inspection, publishers, associations, institutions, training, research and other service providers. The product mix should be checked against the current exhibitor information when preparing a visit.

What makes Nuremberg BioFach different?

It combines a broad organic product exhibition with market discussion and professional exchange. BIOFACH is not limited to one food category: the official range extends across fresh and frozen foods, grocery products, drinks, non-food products, natural cosmetics and services. The organiser also positions the fair as a meeting place for customers, suppliers and partners across the sector.

The 2026 edition included a congress, a SustainableFutureLab, an innovation stage, start-up pitches and product awards. The organiser reported 480 products displayed at the new-products stand and 31 start-ups, creative companies and innovators presenting at the innovation stage. Those are examples from 2026, not a promise that the same features, counts or participants will appear in 2027. They do show how the previous edition connected product discovery with discussions, presentations and emerging company visibility.

What should you try to achieve at Nuremberg BioFach?

If you are a buyer or retailer

Set a concrete objective such as identifying a shortlist of products or suppliers for a defined category. Record each candidate’s product, channel fit, information still needed and next action. Distinguish an interesting product from one that has passed your organisation’s commercial, technical and compliance review.

If you are a wholesaler, importer or distributor

Choose categories and supplier types that complement your portfolio. Use conversations to understand the product range and the supplier’s proposed channel, then list the documents, supply terms and market-specific checks required before any decision. Do not assume that a meeting itself establishes exclusivity, availability or distribution rights.

If you are a producer or manufacturer

Decide which professional audiences you need to reach and what you want them to understand about your product. Prepare a concise explanation of product attributes, intended channels and evidence available to support claims. Treat visitor conversations as a way to learn about requirements and identify potential next steps, not as guaranteed orders.

If you are attending for sector knowledge

Choose the questions you want the congress or supporting programme to help you examine—for example, market development, retail, agriculture, nutrition, health, production, supply chains or sustainability, all areas named by the organiser for the 2027 congress overview. Check the final programme before fixing your schedule, since session details may change as the event approaches.

How to prepare before Nuremberg BioFach

1. Confirm your professional eligibility

BIOFACH is restricted to qualified trade visitors. The organiser reviews visitor registrations individually and requires evidence of trade status. Its published examples include a business document showing relevant trade activity, employment evidence or written employer confirmation. Service companies are asked for a personal written invitation from an exhibiting company. Check the current requirements and prepare suitable documents before beginning registration.

2. Define your product priorities

Choose a manageable set of categories before you arrive. A retailer might focus on fresh products, grocery ranges and drinks; a food-service buyer may prioritise suitable ingredients and formats; a manufacturer could focus on ingredients, processing-related suppliers or sector services. Keep the list tied to a purchasing, product-development or market-learning objective.

3. Build a company shortlist

The organiser provides exhibitor and product-finding tools for the fair. When the 2027 directory is available, use it to find relevant companies and products, then group them into three priorities: must discuss, useful to compare and explore if time allows. The directory is a starting point; confirm that a company and product remain relevant to your needs before allocating a meeting slot.

4. Prepare category-specific questions

• What is the product’s ingredient or product specification, and which supporting documents are available?
• Which formats, pack sizes or variants are offered?
• Which sales channels or customer applications does the supplier serve?
• What are the minimum order quantities, lead times and supply conditions?
• What product, certification or labelling evidence should your team verify?
• For processing-related equipment or services, what application and operating requirements should be assessed?
• What information can the supplier provide after the fair for a technical or commercial review?

These are preparation prompts, not confirmed event rules or supplier commitments. Adapt them to your organisation’s own requirements.

5. Plan your days around priorities

Separate must-see companies, programme sessions and open exploration in your schedule. Leave time for conversations and note-taking instead of filling every slot. The organiser’s details identify a large, multi-category fair; a realistic plan should leave room to follow a promising lead or revisit a product display.

How to make the most of the exhibition

Use a consistent record for each useful conversation: Company → Product → Why it may fit → Information to verify → Next action. For example, a food retailer comparing organic drinks can record the product format, intended channel, supplier documentation requested and who will review it internally. A manufacturer exploring ingredients can record the application, specification still needed and the person responsible for follow-up.

Compare like with like. If products differ in format, intended use or supplier terms, note those differences rather than making a quick price or quality comparison on incomplete information. For claims that matter to your business, request the relevant evidence and verify it through your normal procedures. Ask before taking photographs or sharing commercially sensitive information.

When several colleagues attend, divide product categories or meeting priorities and agree on a shared note format. A short end-of-day review can identify duplicate conversations, missing information and the most important follow-up requests.

Beyond the Nuremberg BioFach exhibition floor

The BIOFACH Congress and supporting programme provide context beyond product displays. At the 2026 edition, the organiser reported 169 congress slots and highlighted themes across markets, consumer perspectives, production and supply chains, corporate strategies, politics, science and sustainability. A SustainableFutureLab, innovation-stage pitches and awards were also part of that previous edition. Use these as examples of the event’s recent format only; check the 2027 programme for confirmed sessions, speakers and timings.

The organiser’s 2027 visitor information describes congress discussions around markets, retail, agriculture, nutrition, health and longevity, and challenges facing the organic sector. When the programme is published, select sessions that address a defined business or professional question and leave enough time to visit relevant product categories.

Networking at Nuremberg BioFach

Prepare a short introduction explaining your role, the products or capabilities you are interested in and the kind of next step that would be useful. Buyers can make their requirements clear without promising a purchase; suppliers can describe their product and the evidence available. Ask focused questions and agree what information, if any, should be exchanged after the conversation.

Record the context of each contact while it is fresh: the product discussed, the person’s role, the information requested and a realistic follow-up date. A contact is most useful when both sides know what should happen next. Do not treat a business card, short conversation or product sample as proof that a commercial relationship is established.

How many days should you plan for Nuremberg BioFach?

One day

A single day may suit visitors with a narrow category focus and a short list of priority companies. Select key meetings or sessions in advance and keep open exploration limited to available time.

Several days

More than one day may be useful if you need to compare multiple product categories, speak with different supplier groups and attend relevant congress sessions. The 2026 edition’s scale—2,150 exhibitors and 31,914 trade visitors—illustrates why priorities matter, but the right visit length depends on your objectives and the final 2027 programme.

Is Nuremberg BioFach relevant to your project?

If you are evaluating a product range, preparing a sourcing decision or developing an organic-food proposition, bring a clear brief. Note the product type, target customer or channel, specifications, packaging or format needs, expected timing and the evidence your team requires. For equipment or services, outline the application and constraints that a supplier would need to understand.

Use the fair to identify questions, compare possible approaches and request information for proper review. Do not make a commitment based only on a brief conversation or a display; confirm specifications, supply terms, certification and other applicable requirements independently.

After Nuremberg BioFach: turn notes into decisions

Within a few days, sort contacts into immediate follow-up, potential follow-up and market-learning notes. For promising suppliers, send a concise request for the product information or documentation discussed. Compare suppliers against the same criteria, involve the colleagues responsible for purchasing or compliance, and record unresolved questions before moving toward a decision.

For producers and exhibitors, prioritise follow-up according to the visitor’s stated needs and agreed next action. Share only information that is appropriate for that contact, keep track of open requests and avoid assuming that interest at the fair will turn into a sale. Notes from sessions and product comparisons can also be circulated internally to inform planning.

Who should consider exhibiting at Nuremberg BioFach?

The fair’s documented product range is relevant to producers and manufacturers of fresh and frozen foods, grocery products, snacks, sweets, drinks, non-food products and natural cosmetics, as well as providers of processing, finishing, sales equipment, certification, inspection, research, training and related services. The 2026 organiser report counted around 2,200 exhibitors, while its visitor information gave a figure of 2,150; those are previous-edition figures and should not be treated as 2027 projections.

Potential exhibitors can start by defining the professional audience they need to reach, the products to present and the business question the participation should address. Review the organiser’s current exhibitor information for stand arrangements, admission criteria and services. Product displays at BIOFACH must meet the organiser’s stated requirements: organic products shown are to comply with the EU Organic Regulation or international IFOAM guidelines and be certified accordingly. Confirm all current criteria with the organiser before applying.

Nuremberg BioFach visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Confirm your professional eligibility and prepare evidence of trade status.
• ☐ Choose product categories and define what you need to learn, source or compare.
• ☐ Review the current exhibitor directory and prioritise relevant companies when available.
• ☐ Check the confirmed 2027 programme and select sessions that support your objectives.
• ☐ Prepare supplier questions and the product or business information you may need to discuss.

During

• ☐ Keep a focused schedule but leave room for useful product discovery.
• ☐ Compare relevant products on consistent criteria and record what still needs verification.
• ☐ Note the company, product, fit, requested information and next action after each conversation.
• ☐ Check programme details and timings against the organiser’s latest information.
• ☐ Review your notes at the end of each day and identify priority follow-ups.

After

• ☐ Sort contacts by urgency and commercial relevance.
• ☐ Request the specifications, documents or terms discussed with suppliers.
• ☐ Compare alternatives with your purchasing, technical and compliance requirements.
• ☐ Share useful market and programme insights with colleagues.
• ☐ Record decisions and open questions before committing to a supplier or product.

Is Nuremberg BioFach worth visiting?

BIOFACH is most relevant to professionals whose work connects with organic food, drinks, retail, wholesale, production, hospitality, agriculture or related services. Its breadth of products and sector discussions can support supplier discovery, product comparison and market learning. The fair’s restricted trade-visitor admission means attendees should check eligibility early and prepare proof of professional status. A visit is more likely to be useful when you set category priorities, ask questions tied to your organisation’s needs and follow up systematically; an unplanned walk through a large product range may yield less actionable information.

Nuremberg BioFach 2027 at a glance

For 2027, the date and venue are announced. Detailed 2027 exhibitor, visitor and programme information should be confirmed with the organiser when available.

Make your Nuremberg BioFach visit count

Choose the products, suppliers or sector questions that matter to your work, then give yourself time to compare, discuss and verify. A clear objective turns a broad exhibition into a more purposeful professional visit.

Explore. Compare. Ask. Verify. Follow up.

Organic food opportunities in Germany

Market size and demand

The Thünen Institute reports that Germany’s organic-food market volume reached €16.99 billion in 2024, covering food retail, natural food retail and other shopping outlets; out-of-home consumption is excluded. Its figures attribute €11.67 billion to food retail, €3.26 billion to natural food retail and €2.06 billion to other shopping outlets. These sales measures describe the overall market and its channels; they do not establish demand for a particular product.

Market drivers and commercial opportunities

The Thünen Institute identifies demand for organic food and agricultural policy support as important influences on the sector. It also reports Germany’s policy goal of organic farming on 30% of agricultural land by 2030; that is a stated target, not a guarantee of market growth or product demand. For exhibitors and visitors, the channel figures may help frame questions about where a product could fit:

• Food-retail assortment: the 2024 food-retail channel accounted for €11.67 billion of organic-food sales. Suppliers and buyers may use this as context when assessing grocery products, drinks and fresh or frozen ranges; the total does not prove demand for an individual item or access to retailers.
• Specialist organic retail: natural food retail accounted for €3.26 billion in 2024. Producers and distributors may investigate whether specialist channels suit their products, while buyers can compare ranges and supplier propositions. Actual fit depends on product, customer, price and supply requirements.

Regulations and market-entry conditions

No current Germany-specific market-entry, certification or import rule for the full range of organic food products was established in this research. The organiser’s exhibitor information says products displayed at BIOFACH must comply with the EU Organic Regulation or international IFOAM guidelines and be certified accordingly; exhibitors should confirm current requirements and product-specific obligations with the relevant authorities and the organiser.

What this means for exhibitors

Exhibitors may use the dated channel figures to prioritise conversations with retailers, wholesalers, specialist shops and other relevant buyers, then validate product fit, documentation, terms and supply requirements independently. Market totals and policy targets are context only; they do not promise buyer access or sales.

What this means for visitors

Visitors may compare products and suppliers against their intended channel and request the evidence needed for evaluation. The market figures can help structure questions about retail segments, but buyers should assess individual products and suppliers on their own specifications, availability, compliance and terms.