Messe Berlin and NürnbergMesse join forces for two events in India dedicated to fresh produce and organic food

Messe Berlin and NürnbergMesse have announced a strategic partnership that will bring together Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for the global fresh produce industry, and Biofach, the leading international trade fair network for the organic food sector, in Mumbai.

Two complementary events

Fruit Logistica Connect India, a new exhibition format developed under the international Fruit Logistica brand, will make its debut alongside Biofach India.

Scheduled from 25 to 27 May 2028 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the two co-located events will create a stronger business platform for India's fresh produce and organic food industries, while maintaining distinct identities, positioning and market focus for each event.

The collaboration brings together the international networks and sector expertise of two of Germany's leading trade fair organisers. Through the co-location of Biofach India and Fruit Logistica Connect India, exhibitors and buyers will gain access to complementary business communities and broader business networks. The partnership also reflects the two organisations' long-term commitment to the development and internationalisation of India'sfresh produce and organic food sectors.

Biofach India

Part of the global Biofach network, Biofach India has established itself as one of India's leading trade fairs dedicated to theorganic industry. The initiative represents a new phase in the brand's growth strategy, expanding its presence in one of the country's most important commercial and food hubs.

Fruit Logistica Connect India

Fruit Logistica Connect India brings the Fruit Logistica brand to India, creating a business platform dedicated to the country's fresh fruit and vegetable industry. The event will connect producers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers, logistics operators, technology companies and solution providers across the entire fresh produce value chain.

The co-location reflects the growing synergies between the fresh produce and organic food sectors, particularly in the areas of sustainable production, international trade, supply chain, logistics, retail, innovation and technology. By bringing together these complementary fields, the events will offer exhibitors and buyers broader access to relevant business partners, new market opportunities and cross-sector connections.

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Sonia Prashar, Chair of the Board and Managing Director of NürnbergMesse India, highlighted the partnership's potential to connect Indian industries more closely with international markets and create added value for exhibitors and buyers in both sectors: "Our partnership with Messe Berlin reflects a shared vision to bring together two globally recognised trade fair brands in a way that creates new business opportunities for our customers. We are convinced that the co-location of Biofach India and Fruit Logistica Connect India will further contribute to the growth of India's organic and fresh produce sectors."

Katrina Leung, Managing Director and Vice President Asia Pacific at Messe Berlin, highlighted the strategic value of combining the international reach of the two brands while maintaining their distinctive positioning: "The co-location of Fruit Logistica Connect India and Biofach India will create new opportunities for exhibitors, buyers and industry stakeholders, while preserving the unique identity of each event. We look forward to strengthening international business connections and supporting the long-term development of both sectors together with NürnbergMesse."

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.