BIOFACH Congress
– This is where the international organic food community discusses!

BIOFACH Forum

Market and expert opinion, (food) trends and innovations, outlook and future strategies - the BIOFACH forum covers all topics related to the global organic market, including the natural and organic cosmetics sector. In view of the complex geopolitical situation and economic uncertainty, sustainability issues are generally taking a back seat. This poses new challenges for the organic sector, including the retail trade, from specialist organic retailors to (independent) food retailers and discounters. How to respond to the changing external environment, what reactions and trends are inspiring? The information and discussions offered at the BIOFACH Forum provide orientation.

Fachhandel Forum

The programme of the Fachhandel Forum is only in German.

Forum Organic Out of Home

Following its premiere in 2024 once again sheds lights on the development of organic food in out-of-home catering. At the special area in Hall 6 topics such as procurement and product availability, the transformation of kitchens and businesses, Best Practices international, support services from the federal, state and local governments and, experiences in implementing the Organic Out-of-Home Catering Directive (Bio-AHVV) are discussed.

STADTLANDBIO Forum

The STADTLANDBIO Forum discusses ways in which cities and communities can promote high-quality yet cost-effective organic dining options in community eateries while supporting regional organic producers.

Sustainability Forum

Topics include the circular economy, recycling, zero waste, sustainable and alternative packaging options and, beyond product and design, questions of ‘doing business in a collaborative way’. The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the vision of a global sustainability plan. How the organic food industry performs in the context of the SDGs is discussed in the Sustainability Forum.

Politics Forum

The Policy Forum draws attention to laws and regulations that affect the organic food industry: Organic Regulations(s), „Green Claims Directive“, “Regulation on Deforestation-free products“, corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD), Environmental Labelling ..., are just a few examples of the complex legal framework concerning the organic food industry. Sector stakeholders, representatives from politics and (regional and federal) governments are invited to gather information, exert influence and discuss points of view.

Science Forum

Expert knowledge is more in demand than ever. Problems are becoming more complex; comprehensive and sustainable solutions are being searched for. The Science Forum provides a platform for exchange between scientists, practitioners and consultants. The aim is to adapt research projects to practice and to communicate and discuss research results. These are issues that are on the agenda at the Science Forum.

Agriculture Forum

The Agriculture Forum focuses on the interests of farmers. The agricultural and food system can only be restructured if the livelihood of organic farmers is secured, and the conversion to organic farming offers prospects for future. Training, research, (financial-)support, bureaucracy relief for organic farmers, overall social strategies that strengthen the organic farmers of today and tomorrow. These are some of the topics that will be discussed in the Agriculture Forum.