Fructidor opens inquiries for exclusive international buyer meetings in 2026

Fructidor has opened inquiries for its 2026 international buyer programme, aimed at qualified buyers and key decision-makers across the fresh produce and ag-tech supply chain.

The initiative allows selected professionals to attend leading international fruit and vegetable trade shows as invited buyers. Participation conditions vary by event and may include logistical or travel-related support. The objective is to facilitate access to innovation, strengthen sourcing networks and support new business partnerships, while reducing the time and expense typically involved in international trade show participation.

Planned across spring and autumn 2026, the programme will connect buyers with producers, exporters and technology providers from a wide range of producing and sourcing regions represented at participating exhibitions.

Exhibiting countries represented

The programme brings together exhibitors from multiple regions, including:

Europe: Italy, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Baltic States, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom;

Africa: Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe;

Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Peru.

Who is it for?

The programme welcomes buyers and decision-makers involved in sourcing, procurement or investment across:

-fresh fruit and vegetables;

-seeds, nurseries, plant material and crop input solutions;

-irrigation, water management and climate adaptation technologies;

-precision agriculture, digital farming and field automation;

-sorting, packing and labelling equipment;

-post-harvest, cold chain and storage technologies;

-processing, fresh-cut and convenience product technologies;

-packaging, logistics and traceability solutions;

-testing, certification and quality control instruments.

Selection is based on profile relevance and ongoing professional activity within the sector.

Participation framework

Depending on the event and destination, participation may include:

-arranged accommodation;

-local logistics support, including airport transfers;

-travel support for selected events;

-access to participating exhibitions;

-use of a business matchmaking platform for scheduling targeted meetings;

-on-site coordination and assistance from the Fructidor team.

Conditions vary by destination and programme format.

How to apply

Participation is by application only and places are limited. Priority is given to active buyers with a proven sourcing background, including those who have previously taken part in Fructidor programmes, as well as buyers evaluating new technologies, equipment or solutions for fresh produce operations.

Interested buyers are invited to submit an application via the dedicated enquiry form. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details on upcoming meeting opportunities, participation formats and programme conditions.