FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights 2025: Discover innovations now

From 5 to 7 February 2025 the international fruit trade is meeting in Berlin. FRUIT LOGISTICA exhibitors will have solutions ready for key issues such as energy shortages, climate change and the lack of skilled labour. Trade visitors can already get an overview of the innovations that will be on show on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds in 2025. With the FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights, the organisers are presenting more than 50 new machines, services, lighting and packaging solutions. The texts are available in German and English.

Growing importance of AI

Numerous innovations in sorting and ripening technology are proof that AI is also becoming increasingly important in the fruit trade. With Ripe Wise, Experience Fruit Quality and De Laat Koudetechniek are presenting a data and AI-driven solution that aims to make the ripening process for avocados, mangoes, bananas and other fruit varieties more sustainable and efficient. It checks whether the fruit is perfectly ripe, reduces the time and effort required for inspections, which in turn saves resources and makes processes more efficient.

Source Cultivate is an all-in-one AI cultivation solution that makes it easier and more efficient to forecast yields. Based on real-time measurements, it makes accurate predictions on plant growth and development. According to the manufacturer, they are 85 to 90 per cent accurate up to eight weeks in advance.

BIOMETiC Q Eye Stereo was developed specifically for fruit co-operatives. Using AI and stereoscopic imaging, co-operatives can quickly assess fruit size on arrival.

At Raytec Vision AI is used for sorting. With Opportunity, the company has developed an optical sorter for peeled tomatoes, potatoes and peeled boiled eggs. State-of-the-art AI algorithms in combination with high-resolution optical sensors achieve optimum precision. The system employs deep learning models that have been trained using vast data sets, enabling it to accurately identify and separate defective or unwanted items from the production line.

Innovative packaging

Recyclable packaging solutions are also a key topic at FRUIT LOGISTICA. New products such as the LifeBag from SMP are made from biodegradable, compostable materials which are recyclable and can extend the shelf life of food products.

The Smilesys® BK-70+ film from Carton Pack seals products with a film, thus saving the lid. It can be resealed multiple times and is suitable for healthy snacks such as blueberries.

About FRUIT LOGISTICA

FRUIT LOGISTICA is the leading trade show for the globalfresh produce business and and represents the entire value added chain of the fruit and vegetable sector, from producer to the point of sale. At FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 more than 2,770 exhibitors from 94 countries displayed their products, services and technical solutions. Some 66,000 buyers and trade visitors from 145 countries took part in the event. The next FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place from 5 to 7 February 2025 in Berlin.

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.