Allergy-friendly apple POMPUR and agricultural spraying L50 Drone win Innovation Award at Fruit Logistica 2026 

The ballots are in. Visitors at Fruit Logistica 2026 voted for apple brand POMPUR and the highly effective L50 Drone agricultural drone as the winners of this year’s Innovation Award. 

The results were presented on the final day of the event in Berlin. The winners reigned among a total of five other innovative products chosen by an independent expert jury in two categories: Fresh Produce and Technology. 

The Fruit Logistica Innovation Award was presented for the 20th time and is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. 

POMPUR: Fruit Logistica Innovation Award in the Fresh Produce category

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 with POMPUR. The name is composed of the word stems 'POM' (meaning apple) and 'PUR' (meaning pure), and the fruit impresses with its crisp, red color, 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.”

L50 Drone: Fruit Logistica Innovation Award in Technology category

The award for the most innovative technology in 2026 goes to Hungary. 

The L50 Drone from ABZ Innovation impressed with its precision and battery life. Thanks to its high-performance 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.”

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