Mumbai Goes Green

BioFach India and India Organic Trade Fair are joining forces this November to produce a huge organic product exhibition at the Bombay Exhibition Center. The event is co-organised by NurnbergMesse, the International Foundation for Organic Agriculture (IFOAM), and the International Competence Centre for Organic Agriculture (ICCOA), and is supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK).



The government in India is supporting organic agriculture in 26 federal states with a funding programme," explains Dr Gouri, head of the organic products sector at APEDA. "In addition, a whole series of companies are already intensively further extending their organic products lines and presenting products which are tailored to European and US taste and requirements. (http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=26014&sectionid=1)

The products on display at the BioFach 2009 will include natural cosmetics and personal care products. There will also be a seminar programme featuring top-ranking speakers and participants. The themes extend from political guidelines and organic certification through to the current market trends and export conditions for Indian products.

The trade fair takes place from November 18 - 20. For more information, visit http://www.biofach-india.com/en/default.ashx.