Biofach is the worlds leading trade fair for organic food and beverages, held annually in Nuremberg. Strict admission policy: all exhibitors must hold valid organic certification, vetted by IFOAM. Buyers expect documented certification and zero greenwashing.
When we add organic certification to the tea-bag operation, Biofach becomes the most efficient route to natural-products retailers and importers across DACH, Italy, France, and the Nordics. Until then we treat it as intelligence - tracking herbal-trend and packaging-material developments without exhibiting.
35,000+
Visitors
2,500+
Exhibitors
94
Countries
February 16-19, 2027
NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany
Past editions
February 11-14, 2026
NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Germany
36 years of editions, reshaped by changing buyer behaviour and category growth.
1990
First edition held at Ludwigshafen Stadthalle with 197 exhibitors and ~2,500 visitors. Founded by Hagen Sunder, Hubert Rottner, and Jurgen Ries to give organic producers a dedicated trade platform.
1999
Relocated to Nuremberg Exhibition Centre; grew to 1,276 exhibitors and 15,384 visitors in the first edition at the new venue.
2001
NurnbergMesse assumed full organisational control, professionalising logistics, international marketing, and the co-located Vivaness natural-cosmetics fair.
2010
Global expansion: Biofach World licensing model launched with editions in the Americas, China, India, and South-East Asia - turning the Nuremberg event into an anchor for a worldwide organic-trade network.
2021
First fully hybrid edition (physical + digital) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; digital platform retained in all subsequent years to extend reach beyond the live event.
2026
37th consecutive edition. 2,200 exhibitors from 90 countries; ~32,000 trade visitors; India served as Country of the Year with 95 exhibitors. Over two-thirds of 2027 stand space rebooked during the event.
Where tea, private label, and beverage buyers concentrate on the show floor.
Organic food and beverages from mainly international exhibitors covering raw materials, processed grocery, beverages (including tea and herbal infusions), fresh produce, and snacks.
Why it mattersTea and herbal-infusion brands from India, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and the Balkans cluster in these international halls. Key area for identifying buyers sourcing origin-led organic tea and for benchmarking international private-label-ready producers.
Organic food and beverages from mainly German-market companies including established tea brands (Yogi Tea, Lebensbaum, Sonnentor) and domestic natural-products specialists.
Why it mattersDACH retail buyers (Alnatura, Denn's, dm, Bio Company) concentrate here to meet their existing German-market suppliers. Understanding product positioning and packaging decisions made by these brands informs our private-label pitch to the same retailers.
Special exhibition zone celebrating responsible nutrition with cooking demonstrations, talks, vegan innovations, and sustainability-positioned products.
Why it mattersFunctional herbal teas and wellness-positioned infusions are strongly represented. A useful observation point for trend direction without a stand commitment.
Dedicated special exhibitions including the Olive Oil World with blind tastings and the Olive Oil Award. Hosts premium ingredient producers.
Why it mattersPeripheral to tea but illustrates the buyer-engagement format (blind tasting + award) that Biofach uses across categories - a model worth understanding for future product launches.
Seven specialist congress forums: Biofach Forum, Retail Forum, Agriculture Forum, Sustainability Forum, Policy Forum, Science Forum, and STADTLANDBIO Forum.
Why it mattersThe Retail Forum and Policy Forum are the highest-value sessions for tea co-packers tracking EU organic regulation changes and DACH retail buying patterns. Admission included in trade ticket.
Trade visitors vote for their favourite new products across 12 categories at the Novelty Stand throughout the four-day event. Biofach categories cover fresh food, frozen food, grocery (cooking/baking), grocery (snacks/sweets), other grocery products, drinks, and non-food. Vivaness covers five cosmetics categories. The drinks category directly covers tea and herbal-infusion innovations. Awards are announced on the final day.
The congress runs parallel to the exhibition with ~170 sessions across the Retail Forum, Policy Forum, Agriculture Forum, Sustainability Forum, Science Forum, STADTLANDBIO Forum, and main Biofach Forum. The EU Regulatory Update and Retail Marketplace sessions consistently draw 400+ participants and are the most tactically useful for private-label and co-packing operators tracking certification and retail buying shifts.
Thirty-plus early-stage organic food companies present to buyers and investors on the Innovation Stage. The Start-up Award is voted by visitors and presented during the event. Useful for spotting emerging organic tea and botanical brands that may become clients or competitors within two to three years.
Each year Biofach designates a Country of the Year with a dedicated national pavilion. India held the 2026 title with 95 exhibitors from rice, spice, millet, and tea sectors. The pavilion concentrates origin-led organic suppliers and is a useful shortcut for buyers sourcing from that country.
A dedicated meeting platform for independent organic retail operators, providing a physical space for small-format retailers to connect with suppliers. Particularly relevant for understanding the independent health-food and organic-specialist retail channel that drives herbal tea volume in DACH.
Brands typically exhibiting in the tea, private-label, or adjacent halls.
Retail chains, hospitality groups, and importers known to send delegations.
Trade-only. Private consumers are not admitted. Eligible visitors must prove professional trade status: business registration, employment contract or pay statement, or an employer letter confirming representation. Exhibitors must hold valid EU Organic Regulation or IFOAM-compliant certification for all products displayed - certification is verified during the exhibitor application process. Tickets sold exclusively online via the official TicketShop; no on-site purchase.
Tuesday to Thursday 09:00-18:00, Friday 09:00-17:00. Congress sessions begin at 09:00 each day.
Hotels near NurnbergMesse book out months in advance. Book via the NurnbergMesse official hotel partner portal for guaranteed allocations and fair-week rates. Downtown Nuremberg (Altstadt area) is 20 minutes by U-Bahn and offers wider availability at slightly lower rates than hotels adjacent to the Messe.
Stand space for Biofach 2027 (indicative): in-line stands EUR 218/m2 (minimum 12 m2), corner stands EUR 254/m2 (minimum 15 m2), peninsula EUR 264/m2 (minimum 30 m2), island stands EUR 279/m2 (minimum 60 m2). Stand construction is additional. Mandatory fees include AUMA levy (EUR 0.60/m2), waste disposal (EUR 6.40/m2, capped at EUR 3,200), and a marketing services fee (EUR 929). A small 12 m2 in-line stand with basic shell construction typically totals EUR 5,500-8,000 before travel, accommodation, and sample logistics.
Biofach is the most important organic trade fair in Europe and the single venue where DACH organic retail buyers (Alnatura, Denn's, Bio Company, dm) and international importers concentrate for four days each February. For a certified organic tea co-packer it would be a Tier 1 exhibiting priority. For us today it is a Tier 1 intelligence event.
Our tea-bag operation does not yet hold organic certification. EU Organic Regulation and IFOAM vetting block exhibition until certification is in place. We attend as trade visitors: tracking herbal-infusion trends, watching how established brands (Sonnentor, Yogi Tea, Lebensbaum) position compostable and PLA-envelope formats, and identifying which DACH retailers are actively expanding private-label organic tea ranges. The congress Retail Forum is the single most useful session block for understanding buyer expectations before we approach the same retailers through non-organic channels.
Once organic certification is secured, Biofach becomes a first-year exhibiting priority - likely a 12-18 m2 island in the international beverage halls, positioned around the single-format PT-2.33 bag and documented EU-regulation compliance.
Quick answers buyers ask before committing the travel budget.
No. Every product on the stand must comply with EU Organic Regulation or IFOAM guidelines, verified during the application process. Without certification for the tea-bag operation, we cannot exhibit. We attend as trade visitors to track buyer behaviour, packaging trends, and competitor positioning until certification is in place.
A single Biofach trade-visitor ticket covers both Biofach and Vivaness. Tickets are sold exclusively online via the official TicketShop. A four-day permanent ticket for Biofach 2027 costs EUR 52-99 depending on purchase phase; a one-day ticket costs EUR 32-74. Congress sessions require a separate congress ticket for full access.
As early as possible - ideally before the end of summer 2026. NurnbergMesse hotels fill within weeks of the dates being announced. The official NurnbergMesse hotel portal offers guaranteed fair-week allocations. Nuremberg Altstadt is 20 minutes by U-Bahn and provides a practical backup with broader availability.
International tea brands (India, Sri Lanka, Turkey) concentrate in Halls 1, 2, 4, 4A, 5, and 6. Established DACH-market brands such as Yogi Tea, Lebensbaum, and Sonnentor are in Halls 6, 7, 7A, and 9 alongside German organic food companies. Biodynamic tea producers often co-exhibit under the Demeter International stand in Hall 7.
Trade visitors vote across four days for their favourite product from those registered at the Novelty Stand. Biofach awards seven food categories including a dedicated drinks category covering tea, juices, and fermented beverages. Winners are announced on the final day. Registration at the Novelty Stand is the entry mechanism; there is no jury shortlisting.
The 2027 edition runs February 16-19 (Tuesday to Friday), one day longer than the 2026 schedule (February 11-14 was four days; 2027 starts Tuesday). Over two-thirds of stand space was rebooked during Biofach 2026, signalling high demand. Ticket prices are confirmed for 2027 at EUR 52-99 for a four-day pass depending on purchase phase.
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