BIOFACH 2022

The Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda, through PRODECA, is organising the group participation of companies at the BIOFACH 2022 trade fair, held in Nuremberg from 26 to 29 July 2022.

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

Biofach is Europe's most important trade fair devoted exclusively to organic production. The 2020 edition featured 2,983 exhibitors and more than 51,000 visitors. The 2021 edition was cancelled in its in-person format because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Held annually, Biofach, now in its 32nd edition, is not only a showcase for organic products but also a valuable forum for proposing alternatives to the current agro-industrial model.

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, for companies and products, a mark of distinction and quality.

THE ORGANIC AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

• With a turnover of more than 800 million euros in 2020, Catalonia leads Spain in the processing and marketing of organic agri-food production. Indeed, data and results from the Catalan Council for Organic Agricultural Production (CCPAE) show a positive trend in recent years, with 15.83% growth in organic farm product sales in 2019 (the last financial year recorded) compared with the previous year.
• Europe as a whole is the second largest market for organic products, after North America.
• The United States is the leading market, with 15,400 million euros, followed by Germany (€4,200m), France (€3,200m) and China (€3,100m).
• Europe recorded 14.6 million hectares of organic land in 2017, 7.6% more than the previous year, and an increase in operators of almost 7%, reaching close to 400,000.
• European consumers spend 47 euros per person a year on organic food, more than twice as much as 10 years ago. Switzerland has the highest consumption per capita (288 euros).
• As for Catalonia, with a total of 3,859 organic operators in 2018, it remains Spain's leader in the number of producers/processors and marketers.

ORGANISATION OF THE STAND

Each company will have a stand of approximately 12 m2, with storage, table, chairs, counter and stool, plus a product display surface (shelving or display cabinet depending on final design) and graphics (company logo and branding).

Every participating company will be included in the fair catalogue. A shared water point and self-service coffee area will be available.

If a fridge is needed, Prodeca will provide the supplier's contact details and will cover the connection cost and electricity consumption. The exhibiting company will cover the hire cost of the appliance.

If an exhibitor needs furniture or services not covered by the terms of the call, Prodeca will provide a price list and the exhibiting company must bear the cost.

If a double space is chosen, the furniture items will be duplicated.

If an individual space is shared, all stand items will be shared, both the furniture and the graphics space.

COST AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Because space is limited, companies may book one individual space. If you are interested in more space, please submit a request and we will assess it according to the space available.

• Cost per company for an individual space: €4,300 + 21% VAT

If more space is allocated, the cost will be calculated in proportion to the final floor area assigned.

The registration date will be strictly respected.

Companies wishing to opt for a corner space may do so for an additional cost of €300 + VAT, subject to availability. Should requests exceed the corner spaces available, a draw will be held to allocate them.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Registration fee: €1,300 + 21% VAT = €1,573
• Closing date for applications: 15 September 2021 à EXTENDED until 25 February 2022

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 October 2020.

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. Should demand for spaces exceed those offered, the criterion of order of arrival of applications will apply.

To take part in this fair, organic certification is required for all products to be exhibited. Otherwise the registration will not be accepted.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

• Prodeca will appoint a transport company and will cover the cost of outbound transport of samples for exclusive use in the fair display, up to a maximum of 1 m3 per company/stand, from the warehouse of the carrier appointed by Prodeca to the fair venue.
• Should an exhibitor send a larger quantity, the transport company will invoice the difference.
• Insurance, duties, import costs and any others are not included and are in all cases at the exhibiting company's expense.
• Prodeca will send specific instructions on this point.
• If the exhibiting company chooses to engage another transport company, Prodeca will not cover the cost, will accept no responsibility and will not coordinate arrival at the fair venue, which is in all cases the responsibility of the contracting company.
• Should a company need an additional transport service, such as collection of goods from its warehouse or return transport, it must arrange this directly with the carrier before the fair and at its own expense.
• Companies must be present on build-up day, between 12 noon and 5 p.m., to receive their product.