Visitors discover new products at the novelty stand in front of the BIOFACH Innovation Stage in one of the exhibition halls.
Innovation, Trends & Awards
Panel discussion by the Trend Jury on the Innovation Stage at BIOFACH.

Discover trends. Understand market developments.

What topics, products, and concepts will shape the organic sector in the future? BIOFACH Trends highlights current developments and provides guidance on the most important topics in the international organic industry.

Together with a jury of market experts, products, innovations, and market developments that are particularly relevant for the future development of the industry. This is based, among other things, on the products presented at the new products stand , the start-up pitches, and further innovations and developments from the international BIOFACH network.

BIOFACH Trends come to life through a variety of formats at the trade fair: In the trend panels, jury members discuss current market developments and the identified trend topics. The guided trend tours take visitors to selected exhibitors, products, and innovations, offering direct insights into the trends currently shaping the organic sector.

Hall 4A

Partners: Trendjury, modem conclusa

Best New Product Award

The most exciting new products from BIOFACH.

The Best New Product Award highlights the products that receive the most attention and positive feedback from trade visitors. All products presented at the new products stand automatically participate in the competition and reflect the diversity of market launches presented at BIOFACH.

During the first three days of the trade fair, visitors select their favorite products in each category. The voting highlights the products that resonate most strongly with trade visitors and identifies the new launches attracting particular attention across the sector.

The winners will be announced on the last day of the trade fair at the INNOVATION STAGE. The award provides guidance amidst the diverse range of new products and highlights the innovations that have received particularly positive feedback from trade visitors. 

Group photo of award winners on the BIOFACH Innovation Stage holding their certificates at an awards ceremony.
A pitch presentation by an organic start-up on the Innovation Stage in front of an audience.

Start-up Award

New ideas in the spotlight.

The start-up pitches on the INNOVATION STAGE offer young companies the opportunity to present their ideas, products, and business models to an international audience of experts. In concise live pitches, visitors gain insights into innovative concepts and get to know the people behind the ideas.

Selected startups present their innovations to a distinguished jury of retail industry experts. The jury evaluates the concepts, products, and business models and discusses their potential for the future of the organic industry.

A special highlight is the presentation of the BIOFACH Start-up Award. In addition to gaining valuable visibility at the trade fair, the winning startup benefits from extensive promotion through BIOFACH's communication channels and an attractive prize package, including future exhibition opportunities, retail support and additional visibility within the sector.

For visitors, the start-up pitches offer the opportunity to get to know innovative companies early on and to gain an insight into the ideas, products and business models of tomorrow.

Hall 4A

Partner: Expert jury, BayStartUP 

Olive Oil Award

The best organic olive oils at BIOFACH.

The Olive Oil Award recognizes outstanding organic olive oils presented at the Experience the World of OLIVE OIL. Trade visitors evaluate the submitted products in a blind tasting and select the best organic olive oils of the fair.

The award highlights exceptional qualities and draws attention to the diversity, origin, and sensory characteristics of high-quality organic olive oils. At the same time, it provides guidance within one of the most important product categories in the international organic sector.

Hall 4

Partner: Richard Wolny

Participants in the Olive Oil Award display their certificates and award-winning olive oils in the Experience World of Olive Oil.

Interested in participating?

Would you like to present your new products, participate in the start-up pitches, or apply for an award?

On our exhibitor page you will find information on terms of participation, application deadlines and participation opportunities for the various formats.