From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will again become the focal point of the global fruit and vegetable industry as it hosts Fruit Logistica, the sector’s largest international business summit. The event continues to position itself as the premier crossroads for innovation, networking, and strategic development across the fresh-produce value chain.
GLOBAL SCALE AND MARKET REACH
The 2026 edition is expected to set a new benchmark, with more than 2,500 exhibitors anticipated from around 90 countries, underscoring the fair’s role as a central platform for international exchange.
Its global impact is reinforced by the results of the 2025 edition, which drew 91,000 professional visitors from 151 countries. More than 95% said they would recommend the event — a strong indicator of its perceived value and effectiveness.
Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and France remain the top exhibitor markets, while participation continues to expand steadily from Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Africa, reflecting the increasingly diversified geography of global supply.
“LET’S GROW!”: A SECTOR ON THE MOVE
Under the theme “Let’s grow!”, Fruit Logistica aims to convey a forward-looking and proactive momentum for the industry. As Alexander Stein, Director of Fruit Logistica, emphasizes, the theme reflects “the determination to embrace innovation and to promote growth that is not only technological and economic, but systemic.”
FRUIT LOGISTICA: A COMPREHENSIVE EXHIBITION STRUCTURE
Fruit Logistica 2026 will be organised around three core segments, each covering critical components of the fresh-produce chain:
- Fresh Produce – showcasing global fruit and vegetable markets, with emphasis on emerging varieties and shifts in supply structures.
- Machinery & Technology – presenting solutions in efficiency and sustainability, including AI-driven cultivation systems, precision irrigation, advanced grading lines, and autonomous harvesting robots.
- Logistics – focusing on next-generation cold-chain systems, robotics, drones, and digital platforms designed to optimise supply-chain performance.
AI AND AUTOMATION TAKE CENTRE STAGE
The 2026 Trend Report highlights the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence and automation on supply chains. Experts interviewed for the report point to the rapid adoption of AI technologies to enhance:
- Production efficiency
- Quality control through AI-based grading
- Logistics management
- Retail sales forecasting via predictive crop modelling
Looking ahead, the greatest potential lies in fully autonomous harvesting, non-destructive quality assessment, and intelligent cold-chain management.
KNOWLEDGE PLATFORMS AND INNOVATION AWARDS
Fruit Logistica will once again offer a wide array of formats designed to foster insight, visibility, and collaboration:
- Expert Forums – Six stages, including the Fresh Produce Forum and the Future Lab, featuring more than 200 experts and 100+ sessions on key themes such as vertical farming and climate resilience.
- Startup World – A dedicated platform for emerging companies presenting breakthrough technologies in agriculture and logistics.
- Organic Route – A virtual guide connecting visitors with over 200 certified organic exhibitors.
- New Product Showcase – Highlighting the latest innovations shaping the sector.
- 20th Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) – Celebrating its twentieth anniversary on 6 February 2026, during the event’s “Fruitful Friday”.
A STRATEGIC FORUM FOR THE FUTURE OF FRESH PRODUCE
Berlin’s upcoming edition of Fruit Logistica reaffirms its status not only as a commercial hub but as a strategic forum that sets the agenda for innovation and sustainable economic growth in the global fresh-produce sector.