Press Release

The international fruit trade is undergoing decisive changes, and the industry itself is providing the answers to these challenges through innovation. Products and technologies that add value, inspire consumers and transform the way value is created are coming into focus. For twenty years, the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) has set standards in this area, establishing itself as a reliable indicator of forward-looking developments. From numerous submissions, two independent expert juries have selected ten exceptional innovations to be presented in special exhibition areas at FRUIT LOGISTICA. During the first two days of the trade fair, visitors are invited to vote for their favourite innovation, thereby sending a clear signal about the future of the fruit trade.

The FLIA is awarded in two categories: The Fresh Produce category recognises new fruit and vegetable varieties, while the FLIA Technology category honours technical processes and services that promote efficiency, sustainability, and the future viability of the fruit trade. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 6 February 2026 at 1 pm in the foyer between Halls 1.1 and 2.1.

BOOMBITES™ Red Berry Grapes are the result of a collaboration between British company BLOOM FRESH (Hall 8.2, Stand A-80) and some of the world's leading table grape producers. Developing this new fruit variety took more than ten years, and it not only tastes great, but also contains polyphenols, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

To ensure that people with allergies do not have to go without apples, the German company ZIN – Züchtungsinitiative Niederelbe (Hall 20, stands B21 and A22) has developed POMPUR. It is the world's first apple brand to be certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF). As well as being of remarkable quality, it tastes excellent.

The POPITS™ snack cucumber is a collaboration between Israeli company Harmoniz LTD and Canadian company Mastronardi Produce (Hall 1.2, stand D-45). Measuring four to five centimetres in length, it is 1° Brix sweeter than conventional cucumbers and is particularly crisp and perfectly uniform. This new variety promises producers high yields and minimal losses.

Sapori | Finest Selection from Wim Peters Kwekerijen (Hall 1.2, Stand C-51) in the Netherlands stands out thanks to its unique flavours and extraordinary colours. This is a particularly fine selection of mini cherry tomatoes, distinguished by both their flavours and their colours. The 1.5-kilogram selection includes ivory, black and green fruits.

Tribelli Seedless, from Dutch exhibitor Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. (Hall 1.2, Stand B-30), are a healthy snack to enjoy between meals. These sweet, pointed mini peppers are full of flavour, crunchy and seedless, and require no further preparation. This high-quality fruit is cultivated by dedicated partners across Europe.

AURA SC: insect control with a difference. The Slovenian Trapview Group (Hall 3.1, C-12) has developed a fully automatic pest monitoring and forecasting solution. Using UV light attraction and an AI-controlled self-cleaning mechanism, it enables continuous, real-time monitoring of multiple pest species. The collected data is converted into precise forecasts, which can be accessed via the Trapview app. This reduces personnel costs and the use of insecticides.

Compack's circular cellulose packaging is produced using mushroom waste (Hall 27, A-50). The Belgian company manufactures plastic-free boxes from the material on which the mushrooms grew. The boxes are free of harmful substances, compostable, recyclable and PPWR-compliant. This solution uses less paper than conventional fibre packaging.

The High-Speed Grafter from TTA-ISO in the Netherlands (Hall 3.1, Stand A-61) enables precise cuts above the cotyledons, setting a new standard for automatic grafting. Thanks to modern image processing, AI and a carousel system, the scion and rootstock are aligned perfectly every time, ensuring a seamless, efficient and hygienic process.

Precision and performance are the L50 DRONE's (Hall 3.1, C-21, ABZ Innovation, Hungary) key selling points. Europe's first LiDAR-based agricultural spraying drone with a 50-litre capacity works with great accuracy and precision. It boasts 30 per cent longer flight times and can cover up to 24 hectares per hour.

The Solar Solution for light-loving crops from the Swiss company Voltiris (Hall 3.1, Stand A-10a) was selected by the jury for its beneficial effects on greenhouse crops. Solar filter modules promote vigorous plant growth and high yields. At the same time, light is converted into renewable electricity.

Note to members of the media: Photos of the nominees for the FLIA and the FLIA Technology are available for download here.

About FRUIT LOGISTICA
FRUIT LOGISTICA is the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, covering the entire supply chain from producer to consumer. At FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025, more than 2,600 exhibitors from over 90 countries presented their products, services, and technical solutions. The event was attended by 67,000 buyers and trade visitors from 151 countries. The next FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026.

As part of a global network, FRUIT LOGISTICA also has a presence throughout the year. Alongside ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA and its regional meet-ups in China, Thailand and Peru, as well as the worldwide Fruitnet congresses, it brings together over 3,600 exhibitors and more than 120,000 industry experts each year.

About Messe Berlin
Berlin has been a trade fair destination for 200 years, and has been one of the most important such hubs for many decades. Messe Berlin – the state’s own trade fair company – conceives, markets and organises hundreds of live events every year. It strives to be an outstanding host for visitors at all events, generate optimal business stimuli, and provide fair conditions for everyone. This concept is reflected in the company slogan: Messe Berlin – Hosting the World.