BIOFACH 2024

Prodeca - Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda is organising the participation of Catalan companies at the Biofach, to be held in Nuremberg (Germany) from 13 to 16 February 2024.

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

Biofach is Europe's most important trade fair devoted exclusively to organic production. The most recent edition, in 2023, featured 2,765 exhibitors and 36,000 visitors from 135 countries.

Held annually, Biofach is not only a showcase for organic products but also a valuable forum for proposing alternatives to the current agro-industrial model.

In order to take part, all exhibitors must meet the strict admission criteria set by the event, so that taking part in the show is in itself a mark of distinction and quality for companies and products.

For more information about the Biofach trade fair, see: https://www.biofach.de/en

ORGANISATION OF THE STAND

Companies interested in taking part in BIOFACH 2024 may choose between the following forms of participation: 

Individual stand of approximately 12 m²,  including: 

• Storage
• 1 table
• 4 chairs
• 1 counter
• 1 stool
• Product display surface (shelving or display cabinet, depending on final design)
• Graphics (company logo and branding)

Double stand of approximately 24 m2, including:

• Storage
• 2 tables
• 8 chairs
• 2 counters
• 2 stools
• Product display surface (shelving or display cabinet, depending on final design) (x2)
• Graphics (company logo and branding) (x2)

The basic stand decoration will be the same for all companies. Within their own space, each exhibitor may use other promotional materials (vinyls, roll-ups, signage, etc.), provided these do not alter the overall look of the stand and are attached rather than nailed. Exhibitors must notify Prodeca in advance and bear the cost of installation.

Espai Catalunya (shared, open-plan), including: 

• 1 counter
• 1 stool
• 1 display cabinet 
• Graphics (company logo and branding)

The space will have a shared meeting area and storage.

Any company needing furniture or services not covered by the terms of the call must notify Prodeca sufficiently in advance so that proper provision can be made for both space and electrical capacity. Prodeca can provide a price list for hiring extra furniture and electrical items (fridges, freezers, etc.) to companies that request it. In all cases, the cost of extras is borne by the exhibiting company. Prodeca covers the cost of the connection and electricity consumption.

If a company brings furniture or electrical items that have not been notified to Prodeca in advance and these cause problems for the stand build or for the other participating companies, they will have to be removed.

Every participating company will be included in the fair catalogue.

COST AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

• Individual 12 m2 stand: €4,500 + 21% VAT
• Double 24 m2 stand: €9,000 + 21% VAT
• Espai Catalunya (shared): €1,100 + 21% VAT

Companies interested in taking part must complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca together with payment or proof of payment of the registration fee.

Companies wishing to opt for a corner space may do so by ticking the box on the registration form and paying an additional cost of €300, which will be invoiced once allocated, following the draw that determines the companies' locations. Companies requesting a double space may opt for one corner only.

Company registrations will be accepted until the space contracted for this fair is fully allocated. Prodeca's general acceptance criterion applies: order of arrival of registrations.

Booking a double stand is subject to space availability. A request must be made to Prodeca and will be assessed according to the volume of demand once the call has closed.

The Prodeca staff assigned to organising the stand will support exhibitors before and during the fair.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE

• Registration fee: €1,100 + 21% VAT = €1,331
• Closing date for applications 30 September 2023.

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee. The remaining amount must be paid before 30 November 2023.

Once admitted, if the company withdraws it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. The organisers reserve the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Transport of samples is at the exhibiting company's expense.

Where companies require a sample transport service, Prodeca can advise on choosing the operator best suited to each exhibitor's needs.