This February, professionals from the organic food, drink, and natural cosmetics sectors converged in Nuremberg, Germany, for BIOFACH 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products. Scheduled for February 11–14, this event offered a platform for stakeholders across the value chain to discuss innovation, sustainability, and the future of organic industries. Whether you’re a supplier, buyer, or advocate for a more sustainable planet, this is the ultimate destination to explore ideas and solutions that shape our collective future.
Navigating the future of retail and consumer trends
Spotlight on sustainability and innovation
BIOFACH 2025 placeed a strong emphasis on sustainable practices within the organic sector. It recognized organic food as a cornerstone for transforming global food systems sustainably. By encouraging practices such as regenerative agriculture and biocyclical farming, the organic movement contributes significantly to preserving biodiversity, improving soil health, and reducing reliance on harmful pesticides.
Emerging concepts like the Planetary Health Diet, which prioritizes plant-based eating while minimizing meat consumption, will also be discussed. Topics such as alternative proteins, food security, and the role of technology in minimizing food waste highlighted the intersection of sustainability and innovation.
Functional foods and natural ingredients: health and wellness in focus
The functional food market continues to expand as consumers seek products that deliver tangible health benefits alongside their nutritional value. At BIOFACH 2025, attendees gained insights into how natural ingredients like superfoods and bioactive compounds are being incorporated into organic food products.
Superfoods, celebrated for their high levels of antioxidants and essential nutrients, was central to discussions on product innovation. Likewise, natural antioxidants are a key ingredient for functional foods. Although they are rich in antioxidants, additional steps are required to ensure their stability and retain their nutritional properties. Natural antioxidants are essential due to its dual ability to protect cells from oxidative damage and improve their stability.
Clean-label products: transparency drives consumer trust
Clean-label products remained a focal point of consumer demand, with shoppers increasingly seeking foods that are free from synthetic additives, artificial preservatives, and unnecessary processing. At BIOFACH 2025, exhibitors explored the latest developments in clean-label innovation, including the use of plant-based and naturally derived ingredients.
Natural antioxidants, such as Tocopherols derived from vegetable oils, featured prominently in discussions, as these solutions extend shelf life without compromising the integrity of clean-label formulations.
Insights were also provided on new regulatory frameworks that support transparency and authenticity, ensuring that organic and clean-label claims remain credible. Industry experts delved into how brands can balance product innovation with the simplicity that consumers value, demonstrating how transparency can reinforce loyalty and trust.
Organic dining beyond the home: expanding the reach of organic principles
A new area of focus at BIOFACH 2025 is how organic principles can be extended to dining experiences outside the home. From restaurants and cafes to schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias, the organic movement is reaching beyond retail shelves to influence broader food systems.
From navigating rising costs and supply chain disruptions to addressing labor shortages, BIOFACH 2025 delved into the challenges and opportunities facing organic catering. Collaborative solutions and best practices took center stage in discussions aimed at shaping the future of the sector.
Join the movement towards a sustainable future
BIOFACH 2025 served as a cornerstone for innovation and collaboration in the organic food and cosmetic industry. For BTSA, this event offers a unique opportunity to showcase our contributions to sustainability and natural product development. Our portfolio of natural and sustainable ingredients aligns with BIOFACH 2025 key themes and trends.
As the organic sector continues to evolve, the themes highlighted at BIOFACH 2025 represent not only the current trends but also the future of a more sustainable and inclusive food system. By addressing these key areas, BIOFACH inspires the organic movement to push boundaries and create a healthier, more responsible world for generations to come, and BTSA joins this endeavor.
