Visionary concepts, courageous founders, and products that are changing the market: at the BIOFACH Start-up Pitches, you can experience what will be driving the organic world tomorrow in compact pitches.
An inspiring mix of innovation, energy, and courage. Each of the more than 30 participating startups will have time to rock the stage at BIOFACH and win you over. You will see: here, innovations become new trends that could soon be on the shelves—whether in organic specialty stores, supermarkets, or drugstores.
Pitch rule: approximately 5 minutes on stage – 100% energy, innovation, and no-nonsense talk.
Three visionary startups, one stage, one goal: On Thursday, 12 February 2026, starting at 3:30 p.m., a high-caliber jury of experts will select one of the three finalists from the community vote as the winner of the BIOFACH Startup Award 2026. In addition to the title, the winner will receive a tailor-made prize package including startup coaching and temporary listings in retail stores with attractive placements.
Thank you for your vote, these are the finalists:
Hall 9, Stand 9-409
Organic aperitifs without refined sugar – Dolce Vita reimagined.
Introducing:
Sankt Sprizz – Espresso Tonic 0.0% ABV, ready to drink, Bioland-certified, in a 200 ml glass bottle
SANKT SPRIZZ brings the aperitivo moment to the organic shelf: Bioland-certified, Slow Food-compliant, and without refined sugar. The drinks are non-alcoholic or low ABV, sweetened with natural thick juices, and contain less sugar than apple spritzer. Vacation in a glass, energy in a bottle – for everyone who wants to combine enjoyment and attitude.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because it's rare to find honesty, design, and la dolce vita so easily combined in a glass. My pitch shows why the first Bioland-certified spritz concept not only tastes good but also has attitude – and why organic becomes an experience/lifestyle here.
Hall 9, Stand 9-271
Drinking chocolate, but different – without industrial sugar, and if anything, then with organic date sweetener.
Introducing:
Organic drinking chocolate powder
Dein Kakao makes drinking chocolate a moment of pleasure again: organic fine cocoa without industrial sugar. If sweetened, then with dates. From classic varieties to award-winning creations such as “So horny” with maca and tonka bean.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
During our pitch, visitors will learn a lot about the healing properties of the cacao plant, which has been mistreated with sugar until now, and how wonderfully it harmonizes with ground organic dates. Cacao makes you happy and is incredibly tasty – that's something worth sharing with the world.
Hall 9, Stand 9-401
Sustainable convenience – wholesome, organic, plastic-free.
Introducing:
The “einpott” – the sustainable organic meal in a paper bag
pack&satt brings a new generation of ready meals: wholesome, organic, vegan, and ready in just 5 minutes with hot water. The meals are nutritious, filling, and don't need to be refrigerated – ideal for everyday life, the office, or on the go. What makes them special is that the packaging is completely plastic-free and recyclable, finally making convenience climate-friendly.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because we show that convenience and sustainability are not a contradiction. With pack&satt, “fast food” becomes good food again – organic, vegan, plastic-free, and wholesome. We stand for the next generation of ready meals: honest, practical, sustainable.
Not every concept will be put to a community vote, but all founders will present their ideas on the INNOVATION STAGE at BIOFACH 2026. Discover the following companies and look forward to fresh ideas, bold products, and exciting stories—straight from the startup scene, live in February.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Natural and organic cosmetics from Amazonia – fair, wild-harvested, biodiverse.
Introducing:
Amazonas Care – natural body care FOR YOU. FOR US.
Amazonas Care stands for natural and organic cosmetics with social impact: products from sustainable wild harvesting in the Amazon that protect the climate, biodiversity, and indigenous communities. Every soap and every oil tells a story of responsibility and fairness.
Why should you take us to the final?
With our body care products manufactured entirely in Amazonia, we offer consumers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to rainforest, climate, and species protection. That is bioeconomy in practice.
Hall 9, Stand 9-403
Snack cakes reimagined – vegan, gluten-free, no refined sugar.
Introducing:
Better Cakez in three varieties
Better Cakez combines enjoyment and health: cakes to go with up to 30% vegetables, 100% organic, no soy, and no preservatives. Shelf life of at least 10 months without refrigeration, with integrated fork – perfect for on the go and retail.
Why should you take us to the final?
Visitors and the jury should hear my pitch, because I will put my heart and soul into convincing them that our BETTER CAKEZ belong on the shelves.
Hall 9, Stand 9-273
Functional organic confectionery – clean, high in fiber, irresistible.
Introducing:
Organic chocolates, snacks, and spreads
In2Food combines exceptional taste with prebiotic fiber and significantly reduced sugar content. Clean label, innovative, and a real treat for the taste buds – for conscious enjoyment without compromise.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because you will discover that conscious enjoyment is not a compromise – and Belly Love proves that healthy chocolate can be irresistibly delicious.
Ready-to-drink kombucha – fermented, refreshing, elegant.
Introducing:
BOUCHE Kombucha – the grown-up alternative on the non-alcoholic shelf
BOUCHE brings the art of fermentation to the glass: naturally fermented, low in sugar, full of flavor. Produced in Berlin – from culture development to bottling, everything is done in-house for maximum quality. The drinks are elegant, refreshingly dry, and the perfect alternative to soda, beer, or wine.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because we are already scaling across Europe as an independent brand: over 1,000 POS from Germany to Portugal. We show how functional, non-alcoholic fermented drinks are reaching new target groups beyond soft drinks: with clear learnings for retail and catering.
Hall 9, Stand 9-516
Baby food reimagined – practical, safe, family-friendly.
Introducing:
Chewsome vegetable balls and bites
Chewsome is reimagining baby food: frozen organic balls and nuggets for baby-led weaning, not puréed, but grabable. Free from additives, tested for over 250 contaminants – quick to prepare and ideal for babies aged 6 months and older.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because we're not just making the next baby food – we're rewriting the rules. Designed with the target group in mind, implemented without compromise. If you want to understand what real innovation looks like in an underestimated market, don't miss our pitch.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Keto snacks reimagined – functional, vegan, low-carb.
Introducing:
Functional KETO Vegan Cookies – the honest alternative on the snack shelf
DelicDay is revolutionizing the market with round cookies that offer real satiety: grain-free, ultra-low-carb, and with chicory fiber for digestion and energy. Low in sugar, high in function – for everyone who wants to enjoy consciously.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Visitors should listen to our pitch because we are uncovering a gap in the market for healthy snacks: products that are marketed as “better for you” often still contain a lot of sugar. DelicDay offers a truly low-carb, grain-free, and functional format that solves this problem.
Hall 9, Stand 9-303
Natural and organic cosmetics for children – colorful, cheerful, 100% natural.
Introducing:
Eazy Nature lip balm for children
Developed by mother and daughter: lip care for kids (ages 5–12) with organic oils, shea butter, and beeswax. It combines natural ingredients with a design that appeals to children. It was developed in collaboration with families. The result is a product created with love based on real family feedback.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because we show how real family innovation happens: a mother-daughter idea that grew out of a real need. Our story shows how much potential there is in real customer feedback—we listen, understand our target group, and implement what families really need.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Protein ingredients from legumes – sustainable, functional, versatile.
Introducing:
Faba Pre-Mix
Fabas is developing a liquid pre-mix made from field beans that can be processed like cow's milk in existing production facilities – without investing in new technology. This enables manufacturers to produce plant-based yogurt, cream, or cream cheese. The pre-mix preserves the proteins in their natural form, improves texture, and reduces the typical off-notes of legumes.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our pitch will show the challenges facing the plant-based dairy market and how our technology solves them. We explain the benefits of legumes and why innovations like ours are necessary to bring more plant-based proteins to the table.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
A cocoa-free chocolate alternative – clean, Mediterranean, sustainable.
Introducing:
Choruba – the cocoa-free chocolate alternative.
With “Choruba,” Foreverland is launching a cocoa-free chocolate alternative that impresses with its patented fermentation process and Mediterranean ingredients. The product offers the full enjoyment of chocolate with a significantly lower ecological footprint.
Why should you take us to the final?
The cocoa supply chain is in serious crisis. Choruba's innovation is not a substitute for high-quality cocoa, but an alternative for those looking for new flavors or cost-effective solutions with the same sensory experience as chocolate.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Highly effective mushroom extracts – adaptogenic, organic, scientifically proven.
Introducing:
Dietary supplements made from adaptogenic mushrooms, coffee and wine gum alternatives
French Mush specializes in medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms such as lion's mane, cordyceps, reishi, and chaga. We use pure fruiting bodies, consistently avoid fillers, and employ modern ultrasonic extraction for maximum bioavailability – up to 92%. Whether capsules, powders, or practical formats such as wine gums and drinks, our range supports focus, energy, and holistic well-being.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our products deliver measurable results, genuine bioavailability, and fast, lasting effects. They stand for safety, purity, and transparent origins—and fit effortlessly into the modern lifestyle.
Hall 9, Stand 9-273
Vanilla without compromise – pure, organic, clean.
Introducing:
Organic Bourbon vanilla products – no nonsense
Havelicious stands for uncompromising quality: real Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, without artificial additives. Whether as pods, powder, or extract – short ingredient lists and gentle production ensure pure flavor and transparency. As a raw material for further processing or for trade.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Our pitch is aimed at anyone who values high quality and wants to offer the same to their customers.
Hall 9, Stand 9-512
Vegetables to snack on – sustainable, delicious, innovative.
Introducing:
Holiroots organic vegetable crackers
Holiroots is revolutionizing the snack shelf with organic vegetable crackers and crispbreads that contain over 30% fresh, partly rescued vegetables. The products are high in fiber and combine sustainability with enjoyment. From beetroot & thyme to sweet potato & black sesame – Holiroots brings variety and responsibility to the shelf.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because we have the same goal: to create better food for customers—organic, more sustainable, and healthier, especially in the snack sector. We show how innovative snacking creates added value for health, the planet, and an industry in which young startups are also shaping the future.
Hall 9, Stand 9-305
Ginger shot in bar form – vegan, intense, surprising.
Introducing:
Ginger Shoc – the ginger shot in bar form
Ginger Shoc is the world's first ginger bar – organic, vegan, and surprisingly intense. It looks like chocolate, but contains neither cocoa mass nor milk powder. It also tastes fruity and spicy like a ginger shot and comes in three varieties: lemon, acerola & cassis, and mango & passion fruit. Ginger Shoc combines current trends such as vegan confectionery and functional snacks in a new format.
Why should you take us to the final?
Ginger shots are booming, chocolate remains popular—and everyone wants to snack without feeling guilty. At the same time, demand for vegan confectionery and alternatives is growing rapidly. Ingwer Shoc combines all these trends in a unique product.
Hall 9, Stand 9-542
Healthy soils – the foundation for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity.
Introducing:
Health begins in the soil
The Interessengemeinschaft gesunder Boden e.V. (Interest Group for Healthy Soil) gives soil a voice: knowledge from agriculture, science, and medicine for a sustainable future. Through projects and education, the association shows why healthy soils are the foundation for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Hardly anyone realizes how crucial healthy soil is for our food, our water, our climate, and our health. Those who understand what is happening beneath our feet change their view of themselves, their fellow human beings, and our shared future.
Hall 7, Stand 7-580
Smoothies from right here – 100% German organic ingredients, short transport distances.
Introducing:
Smoothies from right here. Shots from right here
kraftschluck brings you smoothies and shots “from right here”: 100% German organic ingredients, short transport distances, complete transparency. Local superfoods such as aronia and barley grass, at least 10% vegetables for less sugar – everything regional and sustainable.
Why should you take us to the final?
The pitch is for everyone who, like us, appreciates real flavor and likes to know where their food comes from.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Immune-boosting snacks – organic, functional, delicious.
Introducing:
MLM Manuka Bears (MGO 800+) with vitamin C
Organic fruit gummies with manuka honey and acerola, no gelatin, and no added sugar. Small, practical, and powerful – for on the go and for anyone who wants to enjoy good health.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
We'll explain why our fruit gummies are not only sweet and small, but also powerful – for boosting your immune system on the go.
Hall 6, Stand 6-109
Protein pretzel hearts – vegan, high in fiber, palm oil-free.
Introducing:
Organic protein pretzel hearts
Natural Food reinvents the favorite snack: protein pretzel hearts with 27 g of protein per 100 g, 7 g of fiber, vegan, and palm oil-free. The products are allergen-free and combine a fitness lifestyle with authentic flavor. NATURAL FOOD is setting new standards in the field of savory snacks.
Why should you take us to the final?
Our innovation is truly unique in Europe. We have considered all aspects of modern nutritional science and incorporated them into our product development. We believe that our product represents a genuine innovation for the specialist audience.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Sustainable herbal power – ecological, innovative, energy self-sufficient.
Introducing:
Sajko Camomile: Medicinal plants from sustainable cultivation, carefully processed for the highest quality.
Sajko Camomile stands for herbal production with a future: we cultivate chamomile and other medicinal plants sustainably – and dry them using energy from our own biomass. This makes us low-carbon, energy self-sufficient, and guarantees the highest quality from the field to the finished product. Tradition meets innovation: young farmers show how nature, technology, and responsibility work together perfectly.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because we show how young farmers combine tradition, innovation, and sustainability—with solutions that protect nature while delivering products of the highest quality. If you want to discover how energy self-sufficiency and herb processing go hand in hand, don't miss our pitch.
Hall 5, Stand 5-320
Granola Chunks – grain-free, clean, versatile.
Introducing:
Grain-free Granola Chunks
PAL & LEO is launching a new breakfast category with Grain-free Granola Chunks: organic, seed oil-free, made from nuts, seeds, and dates. The chunks are versatile – as a snack, topping, or muesli – and offer clean label quality for conscious connoisseurs.
Why should you take us to the final?
You can look forward to it, because Pal & Leo is transforming the needs of a founder into a new product category: organic chunks without grain and seed oil, made from nuts, seeds, and dates. Pure, delicious, and versatile—perfect for the demands of modern consumers and with high value for retailers.
Hall 9, Stand 9-273
Soda instead of soda pop – honest, sparkling, sugar-free.
Introducing:
PENG / Soda instead of soda pop
PENG brings you the new generation of soft drinks: pure juice soda with no sugar, sweeteners, or artificial additives. A few high-quality organic ingredients create a clear, honest taste experience – sparkling, modern, and healthy.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
You should listen to our pitch to finally experience innovation in the beverage world. While people are paying a lot of attention to nutrition these days, beverages often remain the same. It seems like no one is paying much attention to this. Yet sweet sodas are the real culprits.
Hall 9, Stand 9-524
Organic products with impact – consumption becomes a movement.
Introducing:
social product – together. loud. strong.
social product combines organic quality with social impact: everyday products that support NGOs and raise awareness of social issues. Each product category is dedicated to an organization – consumption becomes an instrument for positive change.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
social product combines organic quality with social impact. If you are interested in a sustainable, transparent solution that combines consumption and social engagement, you should not miss this pitch. It is an opportunity to become part of a movement that takes on responsibility.
Hall 4A, Stand 4A-205
Soup without water – organic vegetable concentrate for less CO₂.
Introducing:
What'supe
SUPE puts an end to unnecessary water transport: the first soup made from organic vegetable concentrate that you can prepare at home by adding hot water. 100% vegetables, no flavorings, quick to prepare, and super tasty. SUPE saves CO₂ and resources – and takes convenience to a whole new level.
Why should you take us to the final?
We offer more than just an organic product; we offer an innovation that makes it possible to reduce the environmental impact of the soup market in Europe.
Hall 9, Stand 9-518
Reusable made easy – smart, sustainable, scalable.
Introducing:
sykell PREFILL: Reusable system for pre-packaged food in plastic packaging
As a reusable system for pre-packaged food, sykell PREFILL can be seamlessly integrated into existing deposit structures. Brands can offer their products in high-quality reusable plastic containers that can be reused for up to 40 cycles, saving as much as 60% in CO₂ emissions. Our system makes reusability not only ecologically sensible, but also economically attractive – for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. In this way, we are bringing the world of packaging into the future and making the circular economy suitable for everyday use.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Everything organic? The problem of disposable waste continues to grow. We will not be able to recycle our way out of it. Reusable packaging is the alternative. sykell PREFILL makes it easy for brands to integrate into their filling processes, easy for retailers to administer, and easy for users to integrate into their everyday lives.
Hall 9, Stand 9-522
Ice cream made from A2 milk for humans and dogs – digestible, authentic, innovative.
Introducing:
Honest Ice Cream
Urstrom Jerseys produces ice cream made from A2 milk – easier to digest for people with lactose intolerance – and is committed to complete transparency when it comes to raw materials. Highlight: Europe's first dog ice cream with an edible stick made from cowhide. Urstrom thus combines tradition, authenticity, and genuine innovation.
Why should you take us to the final?
We see ourselves as pioneers in a market that appears saturated at first glance, and we do things differently than our competitors. Authenticity is one of our core values. We also believe that farmers should be put on a pedestal, not brought to their knees.
Hall 9, Stand 9-411
Matured root vegetables – like ham, but plant-based.
Introducing:
Verrano Maturation process for vegetables
Verrano is developing a unique maturation process for root vegetables – similar to that used for ham. The result: celery, beetroot, and rutabaga with an intense flavor and new texture, ideal for vegan cold cuts or creative cuisine. This creates a completely new category in the plant-based sector.
Why should you take us to the final?
Verrano inspires both meat lovers and a vegan audience, bringing everyone together again through cuisine.
Hall 1, Stand 1-377
Food tech for the future – sustainable, efficient, regional.
Introducing:
Sustainable dried fruit
Sustainable production is Vicotto's mission: mobile drying containers with heat pump technology, fossil-free and energy-efficient. The result: premium dried products with intense color, aroma, and texture – zero waste and scalable.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
Because I demonstrate in a practical way how modern post-harvest technology reduces food waste. Vicotto stands for the next generation of sustainable production: regional, energy-efficient, fossil-free. Organic is no longer enough – HOW food is produced is crucial. As a brand AND as a manufacturer.
Hall 6, Stand 6-120
Fermented coconut power – functional, plant-based, innovative.
Introducing:
Protein Cocofir in three flavors: banana & lemon, salted caramel, and chocolate
Wild & Coco combines traditional fermentation with modern technology to create a functional food for gut health and well-being. Protein Cocofir is double fermented from young coconut meat and organic plant-based protein (peas and rice) and contains billions of live cultures per bottle. Available in flavors such as banana & lemon, salted caramel, and chocolate – for anyone looking for natural protein sources with active benefits.
Why should you take us to the final?
Because we show how fermentation, the special ingredient young coconut, and modern technology can be used to create a functional food that not only tastes good but also specifically strengthens gut health—a topic of nutrition for the future.
Hall 6, Stand 6-150
Fermented drinks – functional, modern, full of flavor.
Introducing:
Yugen Super Soda
Yugen is rethinking refreshment: fermented drinks with fiber, herbs, and superfoods like lion's mane mushroom. Low in sugar, high in function – for gut health and focus, packaged in a modern flavor profile.
Why should you listen to our pitch?
We are presenting a completely new category. Following our success with kombucha, we have invested years in developing a fermented, fiber-rich lemonade that combines herbs and superfoods in an innovative way. We know flavor, we know gut health – and we have proof that it works.
