Italy will be presenting itself as one of the leading suppliers of organic food at Biofach in Nuremberg from 10 to 13 February 2026. At the joint stand of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), 65 companies from 16 regions will be presenting their organic products and providing a comprehensive insight into the diversity, quality and market significance of the Italian organic sector.
Covering 640 square metres in Hall 4 (stands 110, 111 and 129), the spectrum of foods on display ranges from olive oils, pasta and rice to baked goods, snacks and sauces, ready-made mixes, instant meals and drinks. According to the Italian Trade Agency, the joint stand is intended to provide international buyers, trade partners and the media with an up-to-date overview of the Italian organic range.
The products on show come from 16 of the 20 Italian regions, including Puglia, Emilia-Romagna, Calabria, Sicily and Tuscany. Many products combine the organic standard with a protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication and are based on traditional production methods such as the cold pressing of olive oil or the slow drying of pasta. According to the Italian Trade Agency, this reflects the strong regional roots of Italian organic production.
Italy is one of the world's leading organic producers
Italy is one of the world's leading producers of organic food. According to data, the total turnover of Italian organic products in 2024 was 10.423 billion euros. The domestic market accounted for 6.526 billion euros of this, while organic exports reached a value of 3.897 billion euros. More than a third of production is destined for international markets, with Germany, Europe's largest organic market, being one of the most important customers.
The Italian organic sector is also broadly based in structural terms, according to the report. Around 87,000 farms and around 10,000 processing companies were working organically in 2024, putting Italy in a leading position in Europe. Around 20 per cent of agricultural land is farmed organically, which puts Italy in third place in an EU comparison.
Source: Italian Trade Agency
