Deputy Secretary of State Katalin Tóth is representing the Ministry of Rural Development at BioFach, one of Europe's largest international organic food and agriculture trade fairs held from February 13-16 in Nuremberg.

Romania, the event's guest of honour, is also organising a meeting of agriculture ministers entitled "Organic Farming - Horizons 2020", at which Katalin Tóth will also be present. The main topic of the conference is the creation of an environmentally friendly, dynamically developing agriculture sector.

Hungary is participating at the international trade fair with a 100 square metre stand, where 13 Hungarian businesses will present their high quality organic products. Foods on show at the Hungarian stand include apples, apple juice, dried apple products, pears, asparagus, canned products, conserves, medicinal plants, herbal teas, teas, grain coffee, margarine, Neapolitan wafers, flours, pasta, milk substitutes, savoury spelt snacks, and wine. Wines from this years Hungarian winner of a Mundus Vini grand gold medal at the BioFach fair, the Gajdos Winery, will also be available for tasting.

Most businesses involved in organic faming in Hungary as small-sized family enterprises, the reinforcement and successful operation of which may be significantly boosted by export markets. For this reason, appearing on the Nuremberg BioFach trade fair, which attracts visitors from over 130 countries, is a great opportunity.

(Press Office of the Ministry of Rural Development)