The 32^ndInternational Organic Trade Fair Biofach eSpecial 2021takes place online from 17 to 19 February 2021, bringing together more than 1,300 exhibitors from 83 countries.

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection is participating in Biofach eSpecial 2021 with support of the Swiss-Ukrainian Project “Higher Value Added Trade from the Organic and Dairy Sector in Ukraine” financed by Switzerland and implemented by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL, Switzerland) in partnership with SAFOSO AG (Switzerland).

The Ukrainian National Pavilion Organic Ukraine Business Hubat Biofach eSpecial 2021 is organised by the Organic Ukraine Non-Governmental Organisation of Producers of Organic Certified Productswith the support of the USAID CEPProject. Partners in the Ukrainian National Pavilion preparation are the Swiss-Ukrainian Program “Higher Value Added Trade from the Organic and Dairy Sector in Ukraine”and the Export Promotion Office of Ukraine.

During the opening ceremony, there was an active discussion of problems and prospects for the development of the organic sector in Ukraine.

“We have started many organic projects. It should be mentioned that the berry market, a project that we initiated with the University of Bern and which concerned the production and export of our organic berries and fruits. I am very proud that I was able to support and open this part of the market”,- noted Vladyslava Magaletska.

The Ukrainian National Pavilion at the Biofach eSpecial 2021 gathers 22 leading Ukrainian companies that offer:

• 200+ organic products,

• 60+ inputs authorized for organic production,

• 10+ specialized services to develop the organic market.

In 2021, ORGANIC UKRAINE BUSINESS HUB, with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program for Ukraine, is an exclusive partner of the largest organic trade fair in the world. It is a serious competitive advantage for the participants.The Organic Ukraine NGO team is the organizer of the Ukrainian National Pavilion and successfully transforms the challenges into opportunities – online format, strong e-marketing, and worldwide attention to our organic companies. We are here to make real changes and build the organic future.

“It is gratifying to note that in the 21st century, thanks to digitalization, we have the opportunity to use such digital platforms, digital rooms, to be constantly online and stay in touch.I am very glad that this allows us to use our time more efficiently”-added Vladyslava Magaletska.

More about companies and the organic market in Ukraine at https://biofach.organicukraine.org.ua/en