What BIOFACH does

BIOFACH is a trade fair brand operated by NürnbergMesse GmbH, a privately held German exhibition company headquartered at the Messezentrum in Nuremberg. Founded in 1990, BIOFACH is held annually at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre over four days in February and positions itself as the world's leading trade fair for organic food, attracting 35,000+ trade visitors and 2,200+ exhibitors at the 2026 edition. The event serves the entire organic value chain, including specialized organic retail, food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural producers, wholesale and import-export operators, industry associations, and the out-of-home catering segment. India was designated Country of the Year 2026 in partnership with APEDA and NPOP, signaling continued internationalization.

The product surface extends well beyond the physical exhibition. Core offerings include the BIOFACH Trade Fair, the BIOFACH Congress with over 150 events and interactive formats (BIOFACH Forum, Retail Forum, Agriculture Forum, SustainableFutureLab), and a year-round BIOFACH digital event platform that provides exhibitor profiles, matchmaking, chat, congress session access, and an online floor plan. Supporting technology includes a lead tracking mobile app for exhibitor barcode scanning, an online stand configurator for modular rental stands, and an AI-powered trade visitor verification system built on ISR Information Products AG's Buildsimple platform that automates document analysis with EU data residency. Sub-brands include BIOFACH World (global regional events), BIOFACH digital, BIOFACH Start-up Pitches, the Novelty Stand, and guided trend tours.

The business model combines transaction-based exhibitor fees (per-square-meter stand rentals plus a EUR 0.60/sqm AUMA fee and additional marketing services), tiered visitor ticket sales (1-day EUR 32-74, permanent EUR 52-99 depending on phase), and ancillary services (stand construction, parking at EUR 14/day, coat check at EUR 3). Tickets are sold exclusively online via the TicketShop, while international reach is supported by NürnbergMesse's International Sales Partners. Marketing channels span the biofach.de website, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Xing), the year-round digital platform, press relations, and annual country/theme features. Strategic partnerships with IFOAM Organics International (patron) and BÖLW (national supporter) anchor institutional credibility.

Name

BIOFACH

Legal name

NürnbergMesse GmbH

Website

https://biofach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIOFACH is the world's leading annual trade fair for organic food, organized by NürnbergMesse GmbH in Nuremberg, serving 2,200+ exhibitors and 35,000+ trade visitors across the global organic value chain since 1990.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Trade Fair / Exhibition Services

NAICS

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (424)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural & Organic Foods Distribution (CRAOABAH)

Keywords

• Organic food trade fair
• Exhibition services
• B2B event platform
• Organic industry networking
• Trade fair congress

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Stand Fees: Exhibitors pay for exhibition space measured in square meters. Price per square meter plus AUMA fee of EUR 0.60 per sqm. Complete rental stands available as cost-effective alternative to individual stands.
2. Visitor Tickets: Trade visitors purchase tickets online at tiered pricing phases. 1-day tickets range from EUR 32-74, permanent tickets range from EUR 52-99 depending on booking phase. Children under 13 free, ages 13-15 reduced ticket EUR 30.
3. Marketing Services for Exhibitors: Included in exhibitor booking: press information display, Exhibition Guide entry, voucher codes, online banner with stand number, congress access, lead tracking app. Additional marketing packages available for purchase.
4. Exhibition Services: Additional paid services including stand construction, extra lead tracking app devices, parking (EUR 14/day), coat check (EUR 3), and locker use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIOFACH operates the world's leading annual trade fair for organic food at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre since 1990, bringing together 2,200+ exhibitors and 35,000+ trade visitors along the entire organic value chain. The event includes a congress program with over 150 sessions, a year-round digital event platform with matchmaking and exhibitor profiles, and supporting services such as stand rental, lead tracking, and marketing packages.

Product overview

BIOFACH is the world's leading trade fair for organic food, organized by NürnbergMesse GmbH. The core offering is the annual physical trade fair event held at Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, complemented by the BIOFACH Congress with over 150 events and interactive formats. Digital add-ons include the year-round BIOFACH Digital Event Platform (providing exhibitor profiles, matchmaking, chat, and congress access), Lead Tracking App for exhibitor lead capture, and the online TicketShop with phased pricing. Additional services include the Novelty Stand, SustainableFutureLab think tank, BIOFACH Start-up Pitches on the INNOVATION STAGE, guided trend tours, and marketing services for exhibitors. The digital and physical components are designed to serve the entire organic food value chain from agricultural production through retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOFACH World: A global network of BIOFACH trade fairs for organic food held in different regions around the world.
• BIOFACH Congress
• BIOFACH digital
• SustainableFutureLab
• BIOFACH Start-up Pitches

Products and services

• BIOFACH Trade Fair The world's leading annual trade fair for organic food, held at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany. Brings together international exhibitors and trade visitors from agricultural production, manufacturing, retail, and out-of-home markets.
• BIOFACH Congress Professional congress program accompanying BIOFACH trade fair, featuring forums on market and consumer trends, retail strategies, organic farming, sustainability, policy, science, and planetary health. Delivered both on-site and digitally.
• BIOFACH Digital Event Platform Digital platform providing year-round presence for exhibitors with company profiles, product group directory listings, chat and communication functions, digital matchmaking, congress session access, exhibitor presentations, and online floor plan.
• Lead Tracking App Mobile application enabling exhibitors to scan visitor ticket barcodes to capture contact data for lead generation and follow-up, similar to exchanging business cards. Participation is voluntary.
• Marketing Services for Exhibitors Marketing services provided to exhibitors including press information display in press center, Exhibition Guide entry, electronic admission vouchers, online banner with stand number, congress access, and digital matchmaking. Additional marketing packages available for purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,000 trade visitors and 2,200+ exhibitors at BIOFACH 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• IFOAM Organics InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IFOAM Organics International serves as the official patron of BIOFACH, providing industry credibility and connecting the trade fair with the global organic movement. As the leading global organic agriculture organization, IFOAM's patronage strengthens BIOFACH's position as the authoritative event in the organic sector.
• BÖLW (Bund Ökologischer Lebensmittelwirtschaft)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BÖLW serves as the national supporting organization for BIOFACH, representing the German organic food industry. As the umbrella organization for organic food producers and traders in Germany, BÖLW provides national industry expertise and support for the trade fair.
• APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026APEDA is featured as the Country of the Year 2026 partner for India, promoting Indian organic products at BIOFACH. APEDA promotes exports of organic agricultural products from India and coordinates implementation of NPOP (National Organic Production Programme).
• NPOP (National Organic Production Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NPOP is featured alongside APEDA for Country of the Year 2026 India, representing India's National Organic Production Programme. This partnership highlights India's organic agriculture sector and export capabilities.
• Bio BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage and visibility for BIOFACH event.
• Bioagricert S.r.l. UnipersonaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - certification and testing body for organic products.
• ISR Information Products AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the AI-powered Buildsimple platform for trade visitor verification system. Processes visitor documents efficiently with data encrypted and anonymized for training purposes. Data processing occurs exclusively in EU data centers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Organic Food Iberia: A regional organic food trade fair held in Madrid serving the Iberian market. It is comparable as an organic-focused B2B trade fair but operates in a different geography and at a smaller scale than BIOFACH.
• BIOFACH America Latina: The Latin American edition of the BIOFACH brand organized with NürnbergMesse partners. It is effectively a sister event rather than a competitor, but it serves the same organic food exhibitor and buyer base in South America, making it a comparable regional peer.
• FoodHotel (FHA-FnB): A major Asian food and hospitality trade fair (Food & Hotel Asia series) that includes organic and natural food exhibitors. It is comparable as a regional B2B food sourcing platform but operates in Asia and covers a much broader product scope than BIOFACH.

Direct peers

• Natural Products Expo East: The eastern U.S. edition of the Natural Products Expo series, also run by New Hope Network (Informa). It targets a similar organic and natural products audience as BIOFACH and is widely viewed as a sister event to Expo West.
• Natural Products Expo West: The largest natural and organic products trade fair in North America, organized by New Hope Network (Informa). It is the most direct global competitor to BIOFACH as a flagship B2B event for organic food and natural products buyers and brands.
• VIVANESS: The international trade fair for natural and organic personal care, held concurrently with BIOFACH in Nuremberg and operated by NürnbergMesse. It is directly comparable in event model, audience overlap, and sister-event positioning to BIOFACH.

Broad incumbents

• ProWein: The world's leading trade fair for wine and spirits, also organized by NürnbergMesse at the Düsseldorf venue. While beverage-focused, it is highly comparable in operating model (NürnbergMesse-led B2B trade fair) and is relevant as a portfolio benchmark.
• ANUGA: A leading global food and beverage trade fair held biennially in Cologne by Koelnmesse. It overlaps with BIOFACH in serving food manufacturers and retailers but covers the entire food industry rather than specializing in organic, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct competitor.
• SIAL Paris: One of the world's largest food and beverage trade fairs, held biennially in Paris by Comexposium. It competes with BIOFACH for international food buyers and is a much broader (non-organic-exclusive) food show, but is the principal global alternative for cross-category B2B food sourcing.

Emerging players

• Vitafoods Europe: A European trade fair focused on nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements organized by Informa. It is comparable as a high-growth, health-and-wellness-anchored B2B food event and is a partial competitor for BIOFACH's manufacturer and ingredient-supplier audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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