Nuremberg, Germany, February 19-22, 2009
The world organic fair turns 20 this year. Organisers will defy the pervading economic gloom to showcase the best of an industry that topped $US40 billion in sales in 2007. Last year’s Biofach attracted more than 2700 exhibitors and more than 46,000 visitors, with high hopes to build on those numbers for an extra special birthday party. Among the big attractions will be the Wine Hall, hosting more than 340 organic winemakers from around the world; a special Fairtrade and certified organic cultivation section; and the Novelty Stand, which displays the latest in organic innovation. There will also be plenty of prestigious awards up for grabs, including BioFach’s International Wine Award and the second annual Olive Oil Award. Denmark will be the fair’s Country of the Year and with its population spending more per person on organic fare than any other European Union nation it’s a fair choice. For more details, visit the official Biofach website.
