8/27/2024
BIOFACH Congress 2025: Yes, we do! – How to effect change in the organic food segment
Three key levers for a secure food supply: sustainability as determining factor in the financial landscape, public sector as a driver for more organic food and using compelling stories to market organic food
The global food supply is under significant pressure due to environmental destruction and economic uncertainty. The congress at the forthcoming BIOFACH 2025, which takes place in Nuremberg from 11 to 14 February, will highlight the solutions offered by the organic food industry and the approaches that could potentially drive the sector forward.
Under the banner “Yes, we do!”, the congress theme of BIOFACH 2025 underscores the fact that the organic sector is a pioneer in the food industry not just in theory, but in day-to-day practice – and with complete dedication and conviction. The congress is also inviting all interested parties to submit proposed topics for the event via the “Call for Ideas”. The discussion about the impact of food on the environment is highly topical. In its “Consumer Monitor Sustainability 2024”, the German Retail Federation (HDE) revealed that a third of respondents were not aware of the correlation.
As Ravi R. Prasad, Executive Director of IFOAM Organics International, emphasises: “Amidst the urgency of global challenges like the climate crisis and food security, the organic sector is presenting workable solutions. Ecological practices not only offer an alternative, but also a proven route to resilience and sustainability worldwide.”
Tina Andres, Chair of the German Federation of Organic Food Producers (BÖLW), adds: “Organic practices have an immense potential for sovereign, sustainable and future-proof food systems, which are currently facing enormous challenges. All players in the ecological value chain must adapt, reinforce and clarify their responses and demands to the community and policymakers. The congress theme for 2025 is an invitation to work together on effective policies for change. In this context, green finance, institutional catering and communication are the key levers.”
Invest in the future – not the past: Strengthening ecological transformation through financial and tax systems
Investments in ecological practices tap into new opportunities for innovation, long-term profitability, and climate protection. The financial sector has already recognised that massive sums need to be mobilised to transform the global food system and is developing guidelines for sustainable investments and directing resources into them. In this way, investors are actively helping to shape the future of sustainable food and agriculture systems. This congress stream will provide a detailed snapshot to help the industry formulate policy requirements.
Levelling the playing field: The public sector as pioneer in institutional catering
Catering in schools, old people’s homes, hospitals or canteens can make a considerable contribution to healthy nutrition for the wider population. In this context, the public sector could be a pioneer for genuine change on the principle “organic first”. Sustainable and fairer food systems call for an understanding of the hidden costs of food. Conventional farming often results in long-term ecological damage and increased costs for public health.
Stories that make sense: compelling storytelling
How can good stories, clear communication and targeted marketing help ensure that – even in times of crisis – long-term sustainability takes precedence over short-term savings? How can we convince even more people of the benefits of organic food – at a societal and individual level? These questions are at the heart of the congress stream: Stories that make sense!
Submit your topics now and help shape a sustainable future
The “Call for Ideas” is online. This is where you can submit your proposals for topics for the congress theme and all the forums at the BIOFACH Congress 2025 – for the traditional panels and for formats like workshops.
