Fruit Logistica flags

The conference programme for next year's Fruit Logistica, which takes place at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds on 5-7 February next year, has been released by event organiser Mess Berlin.

The event will kick off with the 33rd Fresh Produce Forum, which takes place the day before the trade fair opens and focuses on the theme: 'Convincing the consumer - emotion at the point of sale'.

Additionally, the Fresh Produce Forum will include the presentation of the Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Award 2014, as well as the results of a survey conducted by the GfK consumer research company.

During Fruit Logistica, a number of hall forums will run simultaneously, focusing on a wide range of topics from water management, tomato production and IFS Standards to the impact of Russia's WTO membership.

As is traditional, the prestigious Fruit Logistica innovation Award ceremony will bring the event to a close on the final day, with the winner selected by visitors to the three-day event.