10 game-changing innovations nominated for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026

The international fruit trade is undergoing decisive changes, and the industry itself is providing the answers to these challenges through innovation. 

For twenty years, the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) has been a reliable indicator of forward-looking developments. Readying for a new edition of one of the biggest produce shows in the world, two independent expert juries have selected 10 exceptional innovations that will compete for the FLIA 2026. 

Attendees will be able to visit special exhibition areas at Fruit Logistica, where, during the first two days of the fair, they’ll learn more about the nominees and vote for their favorite innovation. Participation by industry actors is key, as it sends a clear signal about the future of the fruit trade.

The FLIA is awarded in two categories: The Fresh Produce category recognizes new fruit and vegetable varieties, while the FLIA Technology category honors technical processes and services that promote efficiency, sustainability, and the future viability of the fruit trade. 

The FLIA ceremony will take place on Friday, 6 February 2026, at 1 pm

Meet the nominees for the FLIA Fresh Produce 2026

BOOMBITES™ Red Berry Grapes are the result of a collaboration between British company BLOOM FRESH and some of the world's leading table grape producers. The development of this variety took more than 10 years, resulting in great taste and a high concentration of polyphenols, 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 has developed POMPUR. It is the world's first apple brand to be certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation, and features remarkable quality and excellent flavor.

The POPITS™ snack cucumber is a collaboration between Israeli company Harmoniz LTD and Canadian company Mastronardi Produce. Measuring up to two inches, this veggie is 1° Brix sweeter than conventional cucumbers and is particularly crisp and perfectly uniform. Additionally, this new variety promises producers high yields and minimal losses.

Sapori | Finest Selection from Wim Peters Kwekerijen in the Netherlands stands out thanks to its unique flavors and extraordinary colors. The 1.5-kilogram selection includes ivory, black, and green fruits.

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

FLIA Technology 2026: And the nominees are… 

AURA SC is insect control with a twist. The Slovenian Trapview Group has developed a fully automated pest-monitoring and forecasting solution. Using UV light attraction and an AI-controlled self-cleaning mechanism, this device enables continuous, real-time monitoring of multiple pest species. The system then converts the collected data into precise forecasts, which users can access via the Trapview app, thereby reducing labor costs and insecticide use.

Compack's circular cellulose packaging is produced using mushroom waste. The Belgian company manufactures plastic-free boxes by repurposing the material used to grow mushrooms. 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 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 key selling features of Hungarian ABZ Innovation’s L50 DRONE. Europe's first LiDAR-based agricultural spraying drone with a 50-litre capacity operates with great accuracy and precision. It boasts 30 percent longer flight times and can cover nearly 60 acres per hour.

The Solar Solution for light-loving crops from the Swiss company Voltiris was selected by the jury for its benefits for greenhouse crops. Solar filter modules promote vigorous plant growth and high yields while converting light into renewable electricity.

*All images courtesy of Messe Berlin

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