Preview of events – September 2025

What is EU Organic Day?
23 September, EU Organic Day, is the ideal opportunity to widely celebrate the organic sector and to evaluate Europe’s progress towards achieving its goal of 25% organic land by 2030. 
Officially launched in 2021 by the European Parliament, the Commission, and the Council of the European Union, this day represents the occasion to, among others, assess trends in consumer demands, continue raising awareness of organic in the supply chain, and finally, define new targets for the future of organic in Europe.  
As the European organic movement, we celebrate this day and use it to raise awareness of organic and its benefits. For three years, many of our members joined us celebrating organic online and also organised their own events celebrating in the spirit of organic’s principles of Health, Ecology, Fairness, and Care.
These organisations, initiatives, and events gave a face and more visibility to the organic movement and sector in September!

Initiatives on and around EU Organic Day
Are you planning an event on and/or around EU Organic Day? Tag us in your social media posts on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X or Bluesky – we will make sure to relay them and give your event visibility! Our handle is @OrganicsEurope.

The yearly European Organic Awards, jointly organised in the European spirit by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, IFOAM Organics Europe and COPA-COGECA, aim to recognise and honour European actors who play a significant role in enhancing, developing, and innovating the organic value chain.

In 2025, the EU organic awards scheme will comprise 6 categories and 7 prizes:  

• Best organic farmer (female and male)  
• Best organic city  
• Best organic region / bio-district  
• Best organic food processing SME  
• Best organic food retailer  
• Best organic restaurant/food service  

The ceremony of the 4th edition of the European Organic Awards will be held on 23 September 2025, EU Organic Day in Brussels.

See the full list of finalists for the EU Organic Awards 2025.

Created in 2007 by the Chambers of Agriculture, the Tech&Bio Fair returns for its 10th edition. The fair will take place 24 & 25 September 2025 in Bourg-les-Valence in France. This biennial event brings together nearly 500 experts and 375 exhibitors for hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and conferences, showcasing the latest innovations in the organic farming sector.

The Tech&Bio Fair aims to help organic farmers and advisors connect, broaden their knowledge, and refine their farming practices through the latest innovations. The OrganicAdviceNetwork project offers European advisors the opportunity to join the event, through our combined cross visits on Ruminants and Vegetables. A conference will be dedicated to OrganicAdviceNetwork’s mission, building and animating the first European network of organic advisors.

This anniversary edition will feature full-scale demonstrations of innovative equipment and tools, testimonials from pioneering farmers, and meetings with specialised advisors and researchers. The fair also offers a dedicated space for training and support to facilitate the transition toward more sustainable and resilient farming practices.

Tech&Bio has become a key event for agricultural professionals seeking to shift toward more sustainable production methods. Whether you’re already involved in organic farming or simply curious about tomorrow’s solutions, the fair offers the chance to meet major suppliers, explore technical innovations, and receive personalised advice.

We look forward to welcoming many of you to celebrate a decade of innovation and collaboration in support of the agriculture of tomorrow! Find out more.

The Plant Food Summit 2025, happening in Copenhagen on October 20-21, is breaking the mold by bringing together not just plant-based advocates, but also farmers, food industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers—including skeptics—for dialogue and collaboration.

As an official conference of the Danish EU Presidency, the summit will host 500 participants from across Europe, offering insights, inspiration, delicious plant-based food, and visits to Danish plant-based frontrunners, many of them organic.

The summit highlights Denmark’s leadership in plant-based policy, including:

• A National Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods
• Europe’s largest Plant-Based Food Grant (€170M) supporting the full value chain
• Strong synergy with organic farming, with at least 50% of funds dedicated to organic plant-based foods

Breakout sessions will explore building alliances, national and EU policy strategies, and creating demand through food environments.

The summit also launches Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy, supporting European organizations in advocacy, collaboration, and capacity-building for plant-based and organic initiatives.

The event is organized by leading Danish institutions, NGOs, and industry groups, with support from Novo Nordisk Foundation, Open Philanthropy, and Tilt Collective, coordinated by the Dansk Vegetarisk Forening (DVF).

Link to the programme and registration in comments below.

The 2025 Organic Innovation Days will take place on 3-5 November at the Organic House in Brussels (Rue Marie-Thérèse 11) under the theme “Research & Innovation for organic food and farming: triple lead for sustainable food systems”.

Register here to secure your spot!

As the only EU event dedicated to organic and agroecological research and innovation (R&I), this edition will feature:

• The launch of TP Organics’ new Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for Organics and Agroecology
• The final conference of the Horizon Europe project OrganicTargets4EU
• The award ceremony of the Organic Advice Contest, organised by OrganicAdviceNetwork

The new SRIA defines research priorities for the next EU R&I Framework Programme (FP10) and outlines the needs for transitioning EU food and farming systems, based on broad consultations throughout 2024-2025.

OrganicTargets4EU (2022-2026) supports the EU’s 25% organic farmland and organic aquaculture targets. With organic farmland projected at only 12% by 2025 and aquaculture growth lagging, the project has developed scenarios, transition pathways, and policy recommendations to help close the gap.

Its final conference, titled “Achieving the EU’s organic goals—progress, impacts, and policy recommendations,” will validate key findings:

• Day 1 will focus on funding for organic knowledge and innovation
• Day 2 will present scientific results and policy proposals

OrganicAdviceNetwork (2024-2028) also supports the 25% target by strengthening advisory services across Europe and building a network of specialised organic advisors to support new entrants. The Organic Advice Contest highlights successful advisory models.

TP Organics continues its collaboration with CORE Organic Pleiades, a transnational network supporting organic research through joint projects, running until February 2026.

Read the full event agenda for OID 2025.

We are pleased to invite (y)our national representatives to the European organic umbrella organization to meet with their European counterparts for the next Council meetings.

We kindly ask Council members to save the date for:

18 November 2025, 09:30-13:30 CET

We will share more information on the meetings directly with Council members in due time. IFOAM Organics Europe’s second chamber, the Council, is one of the driving forces behind the democratic functioning of our organisation as it creates a vital link between each country’s members and IFOAM Organics Europe. Learn more about our democratic governance structure.

The Nordic Organic Food Fair is Scandinavia’s premier trade event for organic and natural food, beverages, and beauty products. It’s where industry professionals gather to:

• Discover the latest trends in sustainable and organic goods
• Sample new products from Nordic producers
• Network with suppliers, retailers, and fellow eco-conscious innovators

The next edition takes place in mid‑November 2025 at Malmömässan in Malmö, Sweden. The fair has grown to become the biggest organic-focused trade show in the Nordic region.
For full details—including dates, exhibitor lists, and visitor registration—visit the official website: nordicorganicexpo.com.

BioExpo Warsaw is an international trade fair for organic food and non-food products, taking place from 25-27 November 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. The event brings together producers, distributors, retailers, and professionals from the organic sector to showcase the latest trends and innovations in organic food, cosmetics, textiles, household products, and more. BioExpo Warsaw serves as a key meeting point for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development within the organic industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

Please visit the trade fair’s website for more information on exhibitors, the programme, and registration.

The second edition of the Organic Food Forum is taking place on 27 November 2025 at the Organic House in Brussels, Belgium.

The Forum is the new meeting point for the organic business community, offering a unique platform for professionals, businesses, and stakeholders active in or exploring the organic sector to connect, collaborate, and explore solutions for a rapidly changing food system.

This event builds on the legacy of two well-established gatherings – the Organic Food Conference and IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business.

The 2025 edition will be a full-day invitation-only physical forum, featuring interactive discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration and exchange ideas on the most pressing topics and trends shaping the organic sector.

Why attend?

• Exchange ideas with like-minded leaders
• Discover business opportunities and partnerships
• Contribute to shaping the future of organic food in Europe

If you are interested in joining, please contact us via events@organicseurope.bio.

At a time when the organic sector is seeing a revival, with sales in the specialised organic network expected to have grown by around 6% in 2024, Natexpo 2025 will be a must-attend event to reassert the fundamental values of health, ethics and the environment, while at the same time building tangible solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

From 30 November to 2 December, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will play host to this edition which will bring together all the players in the organic sector, from throughout the supply chain, in a bid to fulfil consumer expectations and open up a constructive dialogue on the changes that need to be made.

A show placed under the banner of innovation and sustainability

With 25% of exhibitors coming from outside France, Natexpo has confirmed its role as an export accelerator for organic professionals. The 2025 edition includes key initiatives to support the international contingent :

• Targeted communications to make the most of export opportunities
• International pavilions underscoring the diversity of organic sector players
• A programme of business meetings, in association with Business France, to linkup exhibitors and international buyers
• A team of international representatives and a dedicated SPAS contact person to support businesses at every step