Organized jointly by Nuernberg Messe and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), under the Department of Commerce, Government of India, Biofach India 2024 co-located with Natural Expo India and Millets India took off to a great start, all set to redefine the landscape of organic, natural and millets produce, sparking trends and innovations that promise to shape the future of the industry.
Inaugurating the three-day expo, Sunil Barthwal, Commerce secretary unveiled the Report by APEDA on, ‘Study of Indian Organic Market and Export Promotion Strategy’, It’s a comprehensive study undertaken by CRISIL on Indian organic agriculture scenario, assessing the Indian Organic market, domestic trends and exports. Key challenges in the value chain, the promotion and branding strategy for exports, the case studies, and the way forward for the industry. 
Appreciating the efforts of APEDA for developing the report and inviting the stakeholders to share their views and concerns, the Commerce Secretary in his keynote address stressed five important points to work on for increasing India’s share in the organic export market – Certification & testing, Labelling, Packaging, Branding & Logistics. He also mentioned the recent allocation in the budget for setting up 100 labs for quality checking and food quality which will help the industry to meet the global standards. The Ministry is also working on MRA on Organics (mutual recognition agreement) with key countries to facilitate Organic exports.
Sonia Prashar, managing director and chairperson of the board, Nuernberg Messe India, said, “In 2023-24, India’s organic food exports reached approximately USD 494.80 Mn, reflecting a growing awareness and preference for sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and positioning India as a key player in the global organic market. we are proud to state that BIOFACH INDIA which is in its 16th year, has played a considerable role in bringing the Indian organic market on a global platform and promoting the development of regional markets simultaneously.”
Abhishek Dev, chairman of, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), said, “Indian organic products hold immense potential to capture a larger share of the international market owing to India’s vast agricultural diversity, growing consumer demand for organic food products coupled with growing awareness about health. Through BIOFACH INDIA we can showcase the incredible potential of organic agriculture and millet production in India. We aim to educate and raise awareness about the benefits of these practices, not only for our health but also for the environment and our local communities.”
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