In short
BIOFACH is the organic food trade's main fair, and visitors expect brands to mean what they say. A stand should use honest materials and little waste, show certification clearly, and offer tastings. Heavy one-show builds look wrong here, while reusable timber structures and clear sourcing stories fit well. Start a custom stand about 6–9 months ahead and confirm dates, height limits and rules in the exhibitor manual.
Key points
- Where and when: Nuremberg, annual in Nuremberg.
- The audience is mostly organic retailers.
- Visible certification.
- Tastings and samples.
- Plan a custom stand about 6–9 months before the show.
BIOFACH for exhibitors
Producers, importers and retailers of certified organic products meet at BIOFACH. Rules and certification are central to the show, and a stand's own materials say something about the company's values.
| BIOFACH | |
|---|---|
| City | Nuremberg |
| Venue | NürnbergMesse |
| Sector | Organic food |
| Cycle | Annual in Nuremberg |
| Main stand activity | Tasting and sampling |
| Custom stand lead time | 6–9 months |
Who you are designing for
Organic retailers, wholesalers, importers and producers.
What matters most on a BIOFACH stand:
- Visible certification.
- Tastings and samples.
- Low-waste, reusable stands.
- Stories about origin.
Layouts for tasting and sampling, by stand type
Most BIOFACH exhibitors build around tasting and sampling. How that works depends on how many sides of your plot are open. If you are unsure which type you have, see exhibition stand types.
| Stand type | Open sides | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Row (inline) | 1 | A sampling counter on the aisle edge with prep space and bins behind it, and stock in a small store. |
| Island | 4 | A central bar or kitchen island, buyer seating on the quieter sides and an enclosed prep room with water. |
Stand ideas for BIOFACH
- A timber stand designed to be rebuilt the next year.
- A traceability map from farm to shelf.
- Tasting bars with named growers.
Planning, approvals and logistics
Check the show's rules on certification and sampling. Plan waste separation, and use a reusable kit.
Allow about 6–9 months for a custom stand. The exhibitor manual sets height limits, open-side rules and service deadlines; see venue approval and technical drawings.
Where the budget goes at BIOFACH
Spend on the reusable structure once, then only refresh graphics. It costs more in the first year and much less in the third.
Mistakes we see at BIOFACH
- A plastic-heavy stand selling sustainability.
- No certificate information in sight.
An example BIOFACH brief
A 6 × 4 m reusable timber stand with a tasting bar, a traceability map and visible certification.
Replace the size and the zones with your own. The plot and height limit come from your contract and the exhibitor manual.
Try your BIOFACH layout in 3D
ExhibitionBase Studio turns your plot size, open sides and a brief about tasting and sampling into an editable 3D stand for 5 credits, renders it and exports a plan for your builder. New workspaces get 5 free credits.
Frequently asked questions
01Where is BIOFACH held?
At NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, annually.
02Do I need to be certified to exhibit?
The show has rules on what can be exhibited. Check the organiser's admission criteria.
03How early should I start designing a BIOFACH stand?
For a custom stand, about 6–9 months ahead: long enough for design, organiser approval, production and shipping. Shell scheme stands can be planned in weeks.
04Can I reuse my BIOFACH stand at other shows?
Often, if it is modular. Design the core (walls, counters, tasting and sampling area) to work on several plot sizes, and swap graphics per show. See [modular vs custom stands](/guides/modular-vs-custom-exhibition-stands).
Put it into practice
From a client brief to a 3D stand concept in minutes
An editable 3D exhibition stand concept from a written brief and the brand's website, at your exact size.
Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
