Fruit Logistica returns to Berlin on Feb. 5-7 and is expected to draw over 2,500 exhibitors from 86 countries, according to a news release.
“Our guiding theme is Fruitful Connections, and that’s because Berlin is the place to make contacts, share new plans and build partnerships,” said Kai Mangelberger, director of Fruit Logistica. “We are excited to offer our exhibitors and visitors countless opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones, all aimed at driving sustainable growth.”
Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and France remain its top five countries in terms of exhibitor numbers, but the number of companies taking part from Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Africa is also set to grow, organizers said.
A new feature of Fruit Logistica in2025 is an expanded, three-day Startup World, which shines a light on groundbreaking solutions and emerging technologies that can bring new success to the fresh produce industry, according to the release.
Fruit Logistica also is making its trend report available for free download. The report offers insights into emerging supply chains, new sources of produce and transformative market developments, the release said.
Fruit Logistica 2025 is set to offer a series of informative talks and discussions on the Fresh Produce Forum, Future Lab, Logistics Hub, Tech Stage and Farming Forward stage.
The event’s final day is set to culminate in a celebration of the fresh produce industry; after the show’s first-ever Mascot Race, there will be champagne and music to enhance the day’s prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards ceremony, the release said.
