FRUIT LOGISTICA is expected to set new records in 2009. The world of fresh produce, from global players to companies operating at all levels of the value chain, will be meeting at the Berlin exhibition grounds from 4- 6 February.
Exhibition space for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 is up almost 10% on last year, with an area of 88,000 m2 (2008: 81,000m2) covering Halls 1 to 25 on the yellow level along with Halls 1.1, 3.1 and 4.1, on the red level. The world's leading international trade fair for fruit and vegetable marketing will host more than 2,200 exhibitors (2008: 2,115) from 79 countries (2008: 68 countries). Exhibitors from Gambia, Guinea, the Comoros, Croatia, Lebanon and Uzbekistan will be participating in the event for the first time. The largest participations at the event will be from European countries, with Italy, Spain, Germany, France and the Netherlands topping the list. Chile is this year's official FRUIT LOGISTICA partner country for the 2009 event.
Some member companies of Consortium Piacenza Alimentare are also exhibiting (DELFANTI TRADE S.r.l., RIVERFRUT).