Biofach 2024

Guest contribution

Naturland at Biofach 2024
Meet us in Hall 7A!

Biofach, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, will take place in Nuremberg on February 13th - 16th 2024. Find out all there is to know about Naturland’s program at Biofach 2024.

We look forward to seeing you at the Naturland stand. No matter if you make an appointment with our Naturland staff or just drop by for a chat. 

What to expect at our Naturland stand?

From February 13th to 16th, Naturland will once again be exhibiting at Biofach in Nuremberg. Together with 55 of its partners from the processing and trade sectors, Naturland will host a 1.900 m² joint stand in hall 7A. More than 200 other Naturland partners can be found in the other exhibition halls.

At the Naturland stand, various theme islands will guide visitors through the world of Naturland:

Product diversity

Right at the entrance, this theme island offers an overview of the origin of Naturland's organic, social and fair trade products from various countries around the world.

Naturland Gastro Lounge

Here, experts will provide information on how organic can be successfully implemented in out-of-home catering.

Naturland Highlights

This theme island presents a range of topics closely connected to the topic of sustainability.

Topics at the theme island "Naturland Highlights" include:

  • Naturland Fair: Organic agriculture and fair trade
  • Safeguarding of animal welfare at Naturland
  • Commitment of Naturland farmers in Germany and worldwide to biodiversity: Our central theme for communication in 2024, biodiversity, will be present in various parts of the program
  • Agroforestry: A focus will be on coffee production in East Africa

A new element of the program this year is the “HR area” at the Naturland stand, where Naturland will present itself as employer.

And the project „Being Organic in EU“ will be present with new attractions: A foodtruck, a photobox and a lounge with VR-videos for an immersive view into organic farming.

FAQ: Naturland at Biofach

Here you will find answers to various questions about Naturland and the Naturland stand at Biofach.

How can I make an appointment with someone from Naturland?

To make an appointment, please contact your contact person directly or ask our colleagues at the Informations stand in hall 7A-344

I am at the Biofach but cannot find the Naturland-Stand or would like to make a last-minute appointment, what can I do?

In hall 7A-344 you can find our information booth where Naturland colleagues will help you. 

How do I find the right contact person for my concern at the Naturland stand?

In hall 7A-344 you will find our information booth. There, Naturland employees will help you with various questions.

Will there be any public events at the Naturland stand?

On Thursday, February 15th, there will be a party at the Naturland stand, open to everyone. You are very welcome to join and you don´t need a ticket. The party starts at 18.00.

For further events, scroll down to the program overview on this webpage.

Naturland at Biofach 2024

The following events organised by Naturland or with Naturland participation will take place during the fair (rotate mobile phone view to see the entire overview).

Unless stated otherwise, the events are in English.

Where & WhenAbout
13.02.2024
11:00 - 11:45
Room Shanghai (NCC East)

BÖLW and IFOAM: Press conference on the occasion of Biofach 2024
How is the organic sector developing in Germany and worldwide?

in German

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

13.02.2024
15:00 - 16:00
Room Kiew (NCC East)

How can the organic sector become 1.5°C compatible?
Discussion of current findings and solutions regarding the 1.5 degree target. Speakers include Steffen Reese, Naturland e.V.

in German

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
10:00 - 10:45
Room Seoul (NCC East)

EU budget for organic: How and when to apply for the promotion policy co-funding?
Overview of EU promotion policy co-funding, a part of which is ring-fenced for organic. Speakers include Marco Schlüter, Naturland e.V.

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
11:15 - 12:00
Room Seoul (NCC East)

Real Organic Project: Safeguarding organic integrity in the United States
Learn more about the cooperation between Naturland e.V. and the Real Organic Project to strengthen the integrity of organic agriculture in North America.

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
13:30 - 15:00
Room St. Petersburg (NCC East)

Global organic market overview
Get updated on the latest facts and figures with first-hand market information from country experts. Speakers include Marco Schlüter, Naturland e.V.

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
14:30 - 15:30
Hall 3A, Horeca Communication Area

Bronze, silver and gold: For more organic food in out-of-home catering with an organic association as support
Experience reports and panel discussion with speakers including Karin Romeder, Naturland Zeichen GmbH

in German

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
15:30 - 16:30
Hall 3A, Horeca Communication Area

Added value for the host: Naturland gastronomy certification
Presentation with speakers including Kristina Mayr, Naturland Zeichen GmbH

in German

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

14.02.2024
16:30 - 17:30
Room Shanghai (NCC East)

Concepts for the CAP 2027: How can the organic system approach benefit the agricultural financing system in the EU?
with Lea IIgeroth-Hiadzi, Naturland e.V., as host

in German with translation

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

15.02.2024
11:30 - 12:00
Naturland Lounge (hall 7A-355)

Award ceremony: The best events of the Organic Experience Days ("Bio-Erlebnistage") 2023
The Bavarian Minister of Agriculture Michaela Kaniber awards the prizes for the best events of the Organic Experience Days 2023
hosted by Pascale Weiß-Naumann, Naturland e.V.

in German

15.02.2024
14:00 - 15:00
Naturland Lounge (hall 7A-355)

Organic Coffee Workshop
Workshop on organic coffee production in agroforestry systems in East Africa, including a Q&A session with organic coffee cooperatives and companies in Rwanda.

» By invitation. To participate, please register here.

15.02.2024
15:00 - 16:00
Room Shanghai (NCC East)

Organic farming: With or without animals
Speakers include Hubert Heigl, Naturland e.V.

in German with translation

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule

15.02.2024
16:30 - 17:30
Naturland Lounge (hall 7A-355)

Tea from Georgia: Tea tasting
Black. Green. White. What do you know about tea from Georgia? Meet Georgian tea producers and stakeholders and taste the difference. Workshop on organic tea production.

» Public event, no registration needed

15.02.2024
16:45 - 17:30
Room Shanghai (NCC East)

Training in the organic sector: Strong skills for a strong future
Insights, practical examples and lessons learned from the new Naturland Academy as well as from representatives of IFOAM, FiBL and Access Agriculture.

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

15.02.2024
17:15 - 18:00
Room Oslo (NCC East)

Pricing in the organic milk market: Can the orientation price contribute to fairness?
Speakers include Wilhelm Heilmann, Naturland Zeichen GmbH

in German

» Public event. More information in the Biofach congress schedule.

15.02.2024
From 18:00
Naturland stand

Naturland Blue Night

» Public event, join the party at our booth!