Feb 5, 2016
Fruit Logistica 2016 welcomes record number of visitors

Fruit Logistica 2016 welcomed more than 70,000 visitors. Photo: Fruit Logistica.
Fruit Logistica 2016 welcomed more than 70,000 visitors. Photo: Fruit Logistica.

More than 70,000 trade visitors from over 130 countries experienced Fruit Logistica 2016 in Berlin over the past three days, according to a news release.

According to Messe Berlin CEO Dr. Christian Göke, “FRUIT LOGISTICA marked a special milestone this year with an unprecedented 70,000 trade visitors. We are delighted by the new attendance record as well as by the high intensity of business and professional networking. The international scope of this event could be experienced in a very unique way.”

Some 2,891 exhibitors from 84 countries presented a market overview of the fresh produce industry, according to the news release. Along with opportunities to initiate and conclude business transactions, the global attention attracted by the trade fair was especially important to exhibitors. The high level of innovative strength in the sector was clearly demonstrated by no less than 27 world premieres, the organization said.




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