What’s up at Fruit Logistica 2025

Jan 03, 2025

More than 2,500 exhibitors from 86 countries are due to take part in Fruit Logistica, February 5-7, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, making it the world’s largest and most international gathering of companies in the fruit and vegetable sector.

“Our guiding theme is Fruitful Connections, and that’s because Berlin is the place to make contacts, share new plans, and build partnerships,” says Kai Mangelberger, director of Fruit Logistica

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, Middle East and North Africa, and Africa is also set to grow.

More exhibitors are expected from the UK, India, China, Turkey, and Vietnam – the latter has more than doubled its presence – while exhibitors from countries including Sri Lanka, Singapore, the Philippines, Mauritius, and Iran make a long-awaited return.

New for 2025 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.

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