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Sustainability at BIOFACH

Transformation from the field to the plate

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A diet of organic food combines personal health and the protection of our planet in a natural way. However, for organic food to be more prevalent in retail, private households and canteens, a comprehensive transformation is needed - from the field to the plate. BIOFACH, the world's leading trade fair for organic food, focuses on the importance of organic products along the entire value chain, plant-based nutrition and natural cultivation methods. A lively industry meeting place for innovations in sustainable agriculture, global food security and climate protection.

Our events are global platforms for sustainable innovation.
Peter Ottmann, CEO NürnbergMesse

Sustainability network at BIOFACH

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On site and digital

BIOFACH serves up new trends and topics relating to organic food to its visitors. The accompanying BIOFACH Congress invites industry and media experts as well as stakeholders from politics and administration to take part in discussions. And to actively help shape the agenda of the various congress forums - from current challenges to future strategies. Decision-makers can network and deepen their knowledge together. They will also find inspiring sessions and exclusive content on the BIOFACH digital online platform beyond the duration of the trade fair.

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Exhibitors

Fresh organic food, vegan alternatives, raw materials and beverages: international industry experts present their innovations along the entire value chain at the world's leading trade fair BIOFACH. With stands and tastings that appeal to all the senses, they make the future of the organic farming and food industry, fair production and organic products as well as drugstore goods and natural cosmetics a tangible experience for interested parties and trade visitors. Their solutions and innovations show how the future of our nutrition can function responsibly in all directions.

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Programme

Diverse industry insights and an international perspective: that's BIOFACH. In the interactive SustainableFutureLab, experts will learn about innovative approaches in practical sessions. Start-ups with equally visionary solutions will compete for the BIOFACH Start-up Award in 5-minute pitches. The community decides - and benefits from the advantage of already knowing the developments of tomorrow. Technologies and AI are part of the revolution. However, the food revolution is taking place in the kitchen: With live cooking shows and talks, the Planetary Health experience showcases the future of a globally sustainable diet.

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Sustainable implementation of events

We are continuously improving the footprint of our services. To this end, we select service partners who act in a value-oriented manner in the interests of our environment and society. With collective foresight, we gear our events towards a responsible experience - from resource-conserving stand construction solutions to catering with local food, reusable crockery and recycling systems. We support sustainable travel with our charging stations for electric cars and discounted train tickets as well as free use of public transport.

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Travel and accommodation

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Stand construction

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Catering

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Energy

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Smart communication

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Recycling and Cleaning

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Sustainability at NürnbergMesse

As one of the largest exhibition companies in the world, we have aligned all our actions with social and ecological justice, based on the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations. Parts of our exhibition halls are certified, as is our energy and environmental management. With a photovoltaic system, LED lamps, green electricity and other measures, we are working towards our major goal: a CO2-neutral energy supply by 2028. We have been documenting our successes in an annual sustainability report since 2021.

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Sustainabbility goal of NürnbergMesse: CO2 neutral energy supply until 2028

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Tanja Rätsch
Executive Director Corporate Liaison & Sustainability