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9th -11th November, 2017 India Expo Mart (IEML) Greater Noida, U.P. (Delhi – NCR), India biofach-india.com FINAL REPORT International patron: Co-organizer: Organizer: Final Report Exhibition name: BIOFACH INDIA together with INDIA ORGANIC 2017 Venue: India Expo Mart Limited (IEML) Greater Noida, U.P., Delhi-NCR, India Date: November 9 - 11, 2017 Organizer: Co-Organizer: International Patron: Contacts for exhibition: Ms. Priya Sharma Project Director T: +91 (0) 11 4716 8830 Email: [email protected] Ms. Tanya Bhardwaj Project Manager T: +91 (0) 11 4716 8826 Email: [email protected] Save the date for BIOFACH INDIA 2018: October 25 - 27, 2018 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India To book exhibition space in 2018, please contact one of the representatives mentioned above. www.biofach-india.com Page 2 of 15 Final Report FACTS & FIGURES Gross Space 4000 sqm Exhibitors 184 State Pavilions 17 Indian States participated at the Show Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam, Bihar Chattisgarh Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Nagaland Punjab Sikkim Telangana Tripura Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Congress Participants / Congress Participants – 2479 Visitors Trade Visitors ( including farmer groups) 7175 www.biofach-india.com Page 3 of 15 Final Report AN OUTSTANDING EDITION OF BIOFACH INDIA 2017! The ninth edition of India’s largest and most focused event for country, India won the bid to host the event this year against organic products concluded successfully. The fair provided the stiff competition from Russia, China and Brazil. The Organic perfect business platform to organic stakeholders, retailers, World Congress once again played a critical role in strength- exporters / importers, Govt. boards, state pavilions, certifica- ening the world organic farming movement and tilted India’s tion bodies, consultants and associations from India and all agricultural policy firmly in the direction of organic. Shri. Ram over the world to congregate for networking. The highly Nath Kovind, Honourable President of India congratulat- concentrated B2B fair that follows a strict certification criteria ed the organizers and participants and stressed the impor- to ensure the quality of organic products on display registered tance of turning organic. In a message to the Organic Farming an overwhelming response by 9654 trade visitors over a Association of India (OFAI), the principal host of the OWC, the period of three days. Such a high quality of visitors and exhib- Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi itors is what sets the fair apart from any other fair in the Indian expressed his happiness at India having being chosen to hold market. this mega event and stated “This meeting will enable global organic farming movement leaders and all its stakeholders to A highlight of this year’s new edition was the concurrent 19th deliberate on key issues of the sector”. He concluded by Organic World Congress (OWC) of IFOAM Organics sending “his best wishes for the success of the event and for International, a global event dealing exclusively with organic the global organic farming movement to help the world in farming focused on the theme: “An Organic World through achieving the true meaning of sustainable development”. an Organic India”. Held once every three years in a different KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT TRADE FAIR. The event witnessed successful participation by HIGH QUALITY CONFERENCE PROGRAM. On the knowl- 184 exhibitors from India and all over the World who exhibit- edge and education side, an International Conference was ed a diverse range of food and non-food organic products. held to deliberate on the current practices / trends / challenges Besides food and beverage there was also an impressive faced by the organic sector with eminent key national and participation from the Natural Care & Wellness sector, Organic international speakers from relevant industry. Attendance by Textiles Sector, Certification Bodies as well as participation by 2479 delegates from 90 countries was witnessed over a leading Government Boards like Tea Board. period of 3 days. INTERNATIONAL BUYER’S DELEGATION. BIOFACH INDIA HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION BY FARMERS. For the first was a great forum for the Indian exhibiting companies to time this year the event was a meeting place for organic showcase their wide range of organic produce to Internation- farmers from across the world. The interaction led to a al clients. There were around 50 International buyers from massive exchange of organic agriculture innovations and Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, USA, Canada, Indonesia, advanced organic techniques. Turkey, Middle- East, China and South Korea who participated in the event so as to specifically extend their network and NATIONAL LEVEL ORGANIC SEED EXHIBITION. The Seed develop new procurement sources. The major categories of Festival was organized by the Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch, interest among the buyers were spices, oilseeds, soyabeans, along with Sahaja Samrudha and Save Our Rice Campaign as cotton, herbs, tea, coffee, dehydrated foods and ready to eat a parallel event during BIOFACH INDIA / OWC. Around 60 products. seed saver groups from 15 states of India practicing on-farm conservation and promotion of seed diversity and related knowledge – participated in the festival. www.biofach-india.com Page 4 of 15 Final Report VISITOR BREAKDOWN “What is your branch of trade that you are working in?” 11% 12% Consultancy Agricultural Bio-Input Fertilizers 55% Food & Beverages 12% Natural Care / Wellness 5% Certification 5% Textiles “Please specify the position you are holding within your company.” 15% 8% Owner / Retailer Marketing Manager 3% Purchase Manager 3% Top 3 reasons for visiting Vice President BIOFACH INDIA 2017! 57% Managing Director • Search for new products / suppliers • Networking / new business contacts 7% 7% General Manager • Knowledge / education / learning about Sales Manager new developments in the organic world www.biofach-india.com Page 5 of 15 Final Report EXHIBITOR SURVEY 98% of the exhibitors rated the success of their participation from satisfactory to very good. 22% 2% Satisfactory Unsatisfactory How do you rate the overall 29% success of your company's Very Good participation at BIOFACH INDIA together with INDIA ORGANIC? 47% Good 96% of all exhibitors made promising new business connections. 18% 4% Not Very Many None To what extent was it possible 17% for your company to make new A Very Large Number business contacts in the course of BIOFACH INDIA together with INDIA ORGANIC? 61% A Good Number 98% of all exhibitors achieved their goals to a satisfactory or a better scope. 35% Average Market 2% Acceptance Low Market Acceptance After participating at BIOFACH INDIA together with INDIA ORGANIC, how would you rate the market potential for your products in india 63% Excellent Market Acceptance www.biofach-india.com Page 6 of 15 Final Report “BIOFACH is a platform in which you get to meet lot of TESTIMONIALS genuine companies selling Organic, it was a great opportunity to connect with multiple potential suppliers. We look forward “BIOFACH INDIA has always been a world class organic to the next edition of BIOFACH INDIA.” platform for us providing us with an opportunity to present our company and entire product spectrum. Exhibiting at the Ram Gupta show was a wonderful experience for us and gave us Walmart India immense pride in showcasing our products to a global audience. This is an annual meeting place for everyone who is “Being an organic food brand, BIOFACH INDIA is an in any way connected with organic farming and trade. We opportunity for us to get together at a common platform and were able to extend our business network through B2B showcase our entire portfolio, gathering the interest of the meetings organized during the trade fair and learn about new people towards our brand. This year we saw a lot more traffic developments in the organic sector. Exhibiting at BIOFACH and a lot more energy. It’s been a positive show all around a INDIA not only provides us with an opportunity to meet new standout feature of the show were the personalized buyer – buyers / trade visitors but also stay up to date with our seller meetings scheduled with international buyers on all the competitors and educate ourselves about the market three days. BIOFACH INDIA provides a wide platform to cover challenges.” the entire cycle of the organic industry.” Raman Prabhakar Siddharth Sancheti Brahm Arpan Organic Pvt. Ltd. Agronic Food Inc. “BIOFACH INDIA is a platform which is very useful to us and it has helped us immensely in developing our brand in India. We could get new buyers for our products and many of the “BIOFACH is the only platform in India for Organic companies exhibiting companies also show keen interest in developing to be a part of, in which you get to meet lot of genuine buyers mutual business cooperation. We very much appreciate the not only from India but from International market as well, organisation of this trade show which has enhanced the show being an exporter of Spices, Herbs and Coconut products, it’s to an international standard. The hard work put in by the a great opportunity to showcase your products and to organizing team is commendable and the show was a success connect with your end customers. We look forward to be a in terms of footfall, buyers as well as an excellent part of more such events.” presentation.” Sanjeev Bhatt Mr. Surya Shastry Radico Phalada Pure & Sure "BIOFACH has emerged as a wonderful event for meeting potential clients not only in foreign countries but now also in India. We being a prominent producer, processor and exporter of certified organic herbs, botanicals and organic cosmetics were glad to present our world class products for the Indian market through BIOFACH INDIA. Anticipating a good client reach in India, we hope for the very best and also thank BIOFACH INDIA for generating such opportunities." Tarun Prajapati Cultivator Natural Products Pvt.