From 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will once again host the world’s largest gathering of the fresh-produce sector as FRUIT LOGISTICA returns with more than 2,500 exhibitors from around 90 countries. Organisers expect the event to reaffirm its position as the central marketplace for fruit and vegetable suppliers, technology developers, logistics providers and retailers.

The 2025 edition attracted 91,000 industry professionals from 151 countries, with more than 95% saying they would recommend attending. Organisers expect similar international scope this year, underlining the fair’s role as a forum where global supply chains align on strategy, investment and innovation.

This edition will be held under the theme Let’s grow!, with Director Alexander Stein describing it as a reflection of the industry’s forward momentum. “Let’s grow is much more than a slogan,” he said. “It reflects our determination to push ahead, to embrace innovation, and to grow not only technologically and economically but also as a global community. FRUIT LOGISTICA is where that future begins.”

A Three-Segment Structure Covering the Full Value Chain

The 2026 exhibition is organised into three core segments: Fresh Produce, Machinery & Technology, and Logistics.

The Fresh Produce area will continue to function as the fair’s commercial hub, where growers, exporters, importers and retailers assess supply trends, new varieties and the outlook for upcoming seasons. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France remain the strongest exhibitor bases, while participation continues to increase from Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Africa.

Machinery & Technology will highlight the industry’s accelerating adoption of automation. Exhibitors are set to showcase AI-driven cultivation tools, precision-irrigation systems, advanced grading technology and autonomous harvesting concepts that reflect the sector’s focus on efficiency and resource management.

The Logistics segment will address the critical bottlenecks and vulnerabilities of global supply chains, with companies presenting cold-chain solutions, robotics, drones, port-handling innovations and digital tracking platforms.

Supporting Formats And Knowledge Platforms

The exhibition footprint will be accompanied by an expanded series of content formats.

Startup World will host early-stage companies developing new technologies for production, logistics, vertical farming and data-driven decision-making. The Insights Stage will allow exhibitors to explain the development and practical application of their technologies.

Across the event’s six Expert Forum stages — the Fresh Produce Forum, Farming Forward, the Logistics Hub, the Future Lab, the Insights Stage and the Podcast Studio — more than 200 speakers are scheduled to deliver over 100 sessions. Topics include breeding innovation, AI and automation, climate adaptation, controlled-environment agriculture and the future of logistics.

The Organic Route continues to guide visitors to more than 200 exhibitors with certified organic offerings, while the New Product Showcase will present new varieties, packaging formats and technological concepts.

The 20th edition of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be held during the fair, marking a milestone for one of the industry’s most visible recognitions. Finalists will be displayed throughout the halls, and the winner will be announced on 6 February. In 2025, the Onix-Orange from Amfresh topped visitor voting.

Fruitful Friday And The FRUTIC Science Symposium

The final day of the event, branded Fruitful Friday, will combine business, research and entertainment. Alongside the FLIA ceremony, the day will feature the FRUTIC Science Symposium, organised in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB). The symposium will explore robotics, imaging technologies, sensor systems and post-harvest management — areas increasingly critical for long-term resilience in fruit and vegetable production.

Market Intelligence And Trend Analysis

Beyond the three-day exhibition, FRUIT LOGISTICA continues to develop its year-round intelligence portfolio. The 2026 Trend Report, published ahead of the fair, sets out how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping production, quality control, logistics and retail planning.

According to the report, adoption of AI-based grading, predictive crop modelling and logistics optimisation is accelerating, with substantial future potential in autonomous harvesting, non-destructive quality assessment and intelligent cold-chain control — all areas expected to influence investment priorities across the sector. The European Statistics Handbook will be released shortly before the fair, offering updated market data for planning and procurement.