Organic Festa Asia 2025 Concludes Successfully in Shanghai, Opening a New Chapter for Asia’s Organic Industry

The inaugural Organic Festa Asia (OFA) 2025, supported by IFOAM-Organics Asia and organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, concluded successfully at SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Centre). Held from September 3–5, the show brought together 234 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions across a 7,500-square-meter exhibition space, attracting nearly 10,000 attendees.

Positioned as a comprehensive platform “from field to table,” OFA 2025 showcased the vitality of Asia’s growing organic market. Through precise business matching, international participation, immersive experiences, and thought leadership, the exhibition won widespread acclaim from exhibitors, distributors, policymakers, and industry experts.

Strong Voices from Industry Leaders

Ms. Evian Gu, General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, remarked:
“The debut of OFA delivered results that exceeded expectations. The volume of on-site transactions and partnerships far surpassed forecasts, proving both the commercial value of OFA and the healthy development of the organic ecosystem. Today’s success is only the starting point—we aim to grow OFA into a vital gateway for the Asian organic industry to reach the global market.”

Mr. Mathew John, President of IFOAM Asia, emphasized:
“The success of OFA highlights the cohesion of Asia’s organic sector and the vast potential of the Chinese market. Organic is not just a farming method; it is a global language of sustainability.”

Six Highlights Defining OFA 2025

1. Precision Matching Driving On-Site Transactions

Over 100 leading distributors, including Ole’, Dingdong Maicai, and Origin Diary, engaged in targeted business matchmaking. Live-streaming sales on Douyin and Kuaishou achieved single-session revenues exceeding 1 million yuan, setting new records for organic product exhibitions.

2. International and Government Pavilions Connecting Global Resources

Four international pavilions (Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Korea) and six government delegations from across China introduced regional specialties such as Yunnan coffee, Xichong organic kiwis, and Hebei organic grains.

3. Innovative Zones Redefining Offline Organic Business

The “Sustainable Fashion Zone” and “Vitality Aesthetics Space” provided immersive experiences linking organic living with clothing, food, and lifestyle. Over 3,000 visitors engaged, with dwell times far exceeding traditional exhibition averages.

4. High-Level Forums and Featured Events

More than 50 forums and conferences brought together 70+ experts, including representatives from the French and New Zealand consulates. Forum participation surpassed 2,000 on-site attendees and 150,000 live-stream viewers.

5. Asian Organic Industry Awards

The inaugural awards recognized 46 outstanding enterprises across six categories, with over 1,000 participants at the ceremony. Winners were commended for innovation, sustainability, and industry leadership.

6. Massive Media Coverage Expanding Reach

Extensive coverage by People’s Daily Online, Sohu, NetEase, Sina, and trending hashtags like #亚洲有机展# on Weibo and Douyin generated over 10 million impressions, amplifying the voice of the organic industry.

Looking Ahead

OFA 2025 showcased how the organic industry is becoming more youthful, modern, business-ready, and globally connected. By integrating organic values into everyday life and promoting international collaboration, OFA sets a benchmark for future industry growth.

As the seeds of organic living continue to take root, OFA will work with stakeholders worldwide to build a dynamic, innovative, and sustainable organic ecosystem for the future.

About Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai), a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, was established in 2009 and organizes 13 leading trade fairs and conferences in China across industries including printing, packaging, plastics, medical devices, retail, and more. With over 60 full-time employees, the company’s headquarters is in Shanghai with a branch office in Beijing. www.mds.cn

About IFOAM-Organics Asia

IFOAM-Organics Asia, founded in 2012, is the regional body of IFOAM for the Asia region with its Head office in South Korea and legal Country Offices in China, Philippines and Bangladesh, representing members from 25 countries and areas. It has initiated key platforms such as the Asian Local Governments for Organic Agriculture (ALGOA, Global Alliance of Organic Districts, Women in Organic Agriculture in Asia (WOAA) and the Youth Organic Global Network (YOGN). Through events, capacity-building programs, and policy advocacy, IFOAM-Organics Asia strengthens organic movements across the region. www.ifoamasia.org

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