FRUIT LOGISTICA 2022

The Ministry of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda, through Prodeca, is organising the group participation of companies at FRUIT LOGISTICA, to be held in Berlin from 5 to 7 April 2022. 

Held annually, it is the specialist international show devoted to fruit and vegetable marketing, regarded as one of the sector's most important events in Europe.

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

Fruit Logistica, held annually, is the specialist international show devoted to fruit and vegetable marketing, regarded as one of the sector's most important events in Europe.

It is a meeting point for the fruit and vegetable industry, bringing the entire supply chain together in a single event, providing a global view of the market and of new products and technologies, and offering exhibitors the ideal setting to market their products and build commercial relationships.

Figures from the previous, 2020 edition:

• Exhibition area: 142,578 m2
• Exhibitors: 3,334 from 91 countries 
• Trade visitors: 72,704 from 135 countries (85% from abroad)

Trade visitor profile:

• Importers
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
• Wholesale markets
• Producers
• Exporters
• Logistics
• Packaging solutions
• Waste treatment
• Institutions
• Associations

For more information, see www.fruitlogistica.com/es

MARKET DATA

Germany remains the main destination for Catalan stone fruit (followed at a distance by France and Italy), importing 64,423 tonnes of nectarines and 56,925 tonnes of peaches. This market is also the main destination for citrus exports, which reached 46,156 tonnes in 2019. As for pear and apple exports, it is the 5th and 12th largest destination market by volume, respectively, with 6,989 tonnes and 2,115 tonnes.

In 2019 the German market consumed more than 4.3 million tonnes of fruit (21.61% apples, 14.20% citrus, 5.14% peaches and nectarines and 3.27% pears), accounting for more than 13.43% of European Union consumption, with forecast volume growth of 6.5% over the next 5 years — a notable figure for such a mature market, currently the world's 9th largest consumer of apples, 15th of pears, 8th of peaches and nectarines and 20th of citrus. (Source: based on Euromonitor International Ltd data.)

ORGANISATION OF THE STAND

Under the Catalonia umbrella, each company will have its own space with storage, a table, chairs, a counter and a display unit.

1. The company signage and lettering will be uniform throughout the stand. Each exhibitor will be given their logo, company name and a product image.
2. Within its own space, the company may use its logo and promotional material, provided this does not alter the overall look of the stand
3. If an exhibitor needs furniture, design or services not covered by the terms of the call, they must bear the cost
4. Freezers and display fridges are at the companies' expense
5. The company will be listed in the official fair catalogue
6. There will be a Business Centre area with internet-connected computers, printer, photocopier and scanner
7. The Prodeca staff assigned to the organisation will support exhibitors before and during the fair 

COST OF PARTICIPATION

• Cost per company for an individual space: €5,150 + 21% VAT
• Cost per company for a double space: €10,300 + 21% VAT
• Cost per company for a meeting table: 900 + 21% VAT

The registration date will be strictly respected.

Should a company need more space, this can be requested.

Companies wishing to opt for a corner space may do so for an additional cost of €300.

Requests will be accepted subject to availability and a draw will be held to allocate them. Companies requesting a double space or larger may opt for one corner only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Closing date for applications: 30 October 2021.
• Registration fee: €2,000 + 21% VAT = €2,420

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee. The remaining amount must be paid before 3 January 2022.

Once admitted, if the company withdraws it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. The organisers reserve the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid. Prodeca will not be liable for any damages that such a cancellation may cause the companies.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market. Should demand for spaces exceed those offered, the criterion of order of arrival of applications and corresponding payments will apply.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Prodeca covers the cost of outbound transport from the carrier's warehouse to the fair venue, up to a maximum of 1 m³ per stand. 

Should an exhibitor send more goods,  the transport company  will invoice the difference directly, calculated on the basis of the price agreed between Prodeca and the carrier according to the type of transport.