Messe Berlin and NürnbergMesse announced a strategic partnership that will bring together FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world’s leading trade show for the global fresh produce industry, and BIOFACH, the world’s leading exhibition network for organic food, in Mumbai.
FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India, a new exhibition format under the globally recognized FRUIT LOGISTICA brand, will debut alongside BIOFACH INDIA.
aking place from May 25–27, 2028, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the co-located events will create a stronger business platform for India’s fresh produce and organic food industries while allowing each exhibition to retain its distinct identity, positioning and market focus.
The collaboration combines the international networks and industry expertise of two of Germany’s leading exhibition organizers. By co-locating BIOFACH INDIA and FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India, the partners will give exhibitors and buyers access to complementary business communities and broader commercial networks. The collaboration also reflects their long-term commitment to the development and internationalization of India’s fresh produce and organic food industries.
As part of the global BIOFACH exhibition network, BIOFACH INDIA has established itself as one of the country’s leading trade fairs for the organic industry. BIOFACH INDIA marks the next phase of the brand’s growth strategy, extending its presence to one of India’s most important commercial and food trading hubs.
FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India brings the FRUIT LOGISTICA brand to India, creating a dedicated business platform for the country’s fresh fruit and vegetable industry. The exhibition will connect growers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers, logistics providers, technology companies and solution providers from across the fresh produce value chain.
The co-location reflects growing synergies between the fresh produce and organic food sectors, particularly in sustainable production, international trade, supply chains, logistics, retail, innovation and technology. By bringing these complementary areas together, the events will give exhibitors and buyers broader access to relevant business partners, new market opportunities and cross-sector connections.
Sonia Prashar, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India, highlighted the partnership’s potential to connect Indian industries more closely with international markets and create added value for exhibitors and buyers across both sectors. She said: “Our partnership with Messe Berlin reflects a shared vision of bringing together two globally recognized exhibition brands in a way that creates new business opportunities for our customers. We are confident that the co-location of BIOFACH INDIA and FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India will further support the growth of India’s organic food and fresh produce sectors.”
Katrina Leung, Managing Director & Vice President Asia Pacific, Messe Berlin, emphasized the strategic value of combining the international reach of both brands while maintaining their distinct positioning and market focus. She said: “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 industries together with NürnbergMesse.”
With the launch of FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India and BIOFACH INDIA, the partnership establishes a new meeting point for two complementary industries in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets – creating fresh opportunities for business, exchange and international growth.
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