EKEM Group, a pioneering Egyptian social enterprise dedicated to regenerative development, is participating in BIOFACH 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food, taking place February 11-14 in Nuremberg, Germany. At the event, SEKEM is showcasing its diverse range of high-quality organic products while promoting its “True Cost Accounting” philosophy, demonstrating the economic viability of organic agriculture compared to conventional methods.

At its booth, SEKEM is featuring a variety of organic products, including herbs alongside premium raw ingredients from one of its companies, Lotus. The organization is promoting regenerative agriculture practices, including organic and biodynamic methods. Through engaging conversations, SEKEM aims to illustrate how organic agriculture can effectively address pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and water scarcity.
SEKEM is also highlighting its True Cost Accounting philosophy, asserting that incorporating health factors and environmental risks reveals organic products to be more cost-effective than conventionally farmed alternatives.
Helmy Abouleish, CEO of SEKEM Group, commenting on SEKEM’s participation: “The UN FAO estimates that the hidden costs within our current agrifood systems amount to $12.7 trillion. While organic products are often perceived as more expensive, this figure underscores the significant health and environmental externalities that are frequently omitted from conventional pricing models. These factors are, in reality, indispensable and cannot be substituted. At SEKEM, we are committed to True Cost Accounting, exemplified by our Economy of Love (EoL) model. We believe that by empowering farmers in their transition to organic and biodynamic agriculture and rewarding their environmental efforts through carbon credits, we’re building sustainable and healthy food systems. The EoL standard offers a viable solution to global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity or social injustice by making organic food more affordable, ensuring fair compensation, and supporting all stakeholders through a transparent supply chain.”
SEKEM’s presence at BIOFACH 2025 aligns with the event’s core themes of sustainability, responsible financial practices, and the crucial role of the public and private sectors. The company’s participation reinforces its commitment to addressing critical global issues, including food security, climate change, and