Press Release

The winners of the 2026 FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award have been announced. Visitors to the leading trade show for the global fruit trade in Berlin voted for POMPUR, an apple brand developed for a specific target group, and the highly effective L50 Drone agricultural drone.

The award was presented on the final day of FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin in the categories Fresh Produce and Technology. A total of five particularly innovative products were nominated in each category. Trade visitors to FRUIT LOGISTICA had two days to vote for their favourite product.

The Niederelbe breeding initiative won the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award in the Fresh Produce category by a large margin. The Lower Saxony-based company has developed the world's first apple brand certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) with POMPUR. The name is composed of the word stems 'POM' (meaning apple) and 'PUR' (meaning pure), and the apple impresses with its crisp, red colour and taste. Thanks to its low allergenicity, POMPUR can be consumed by allergy sufferers.

‘We have created a product that gives many people access to apples that they previously couldn't enjoy. In Germany alone, there are between 3.5 and 4 million people with this allergy,’ said ZIN Managing Director Maik Stölken. ‘Our apple hasn't come this far just because it's allergen-free. It also simply tastes good. Today, we are celebrating the result of 20 years of development work.’

The award for the most innovative technology in 2026 goes to Hungary. The L50 Drone from ABZ Innovation impressed with its precision and performance. Thanks to its high-performance battery and smart control system, it can remain airborne for significantly longer than comparable aircraft, covering up to 24 hectares. Thanks to its large 50-litre tank, the L50 Drone is particularly well-suited to supporting agricultural businesses with large areas, helping them to apply pesticides and fertilisers efficiently.

‘This award is a great recognition of our work and means a lot to us,’ said Gyula Törok, Chief Commercial Officer of ABZ Innovation. ‘We are the first drone manufacturer in Europe to develop this type of drone. Winning the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award shows us that we are on the right track.’

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award was presented for the 20th time and is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Two independent expert juries nominated ten outstanding innovations from numerous submissions. The final decision was made by visitors to the FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show, which took place in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026.

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.

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.