Fruit Logistica has announced 10 nominees for the Innovation Awards for 2026. The winners of the Fresh Produce and Technology categories will be announced February 6. The Fresh Produce category spotlights new fruit and vegetable varieties while the Technology category honours technical processes and services that promote efficiency, sustainability, and the future viability of the fruit trade.

Here are the nominees in Fresh Produce: 

Boombites Red Berry Grapes (Bloom Fresh) – Boombites Red Berry Grapes are the result of a collaboration between British company Bloom Fresh and some of the world’s leading table grape producers. Developing this new fruit variety took more than ten years, and it not only tastes great, but also contains polyphenols, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pompur (Zin) – To ensure that people with allergies do not have to go without apples, German company Züchtungsinitiative Niederelbe (Zin) has developed Pompur. It is the world’s first apple brand to be certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF). As well as being of remarkable quality, it tastes excellent.

Popits (Harmoniz/Mastronrdi) – The Popits snack cucumber is a collaboration between Israeli company Harmoniz and Canadian company Mastronardi Produce. Measuring four to five centimetres in length, it is 1° Brix sweeter than conventional cucumbers and is particularly crisp and perfectly uniform. This new variety promises producers high yields and minimal losses.

Sapori (Wim Peters Kwekerijen) – Sapori – Finest Selection from Wim Peters Kwekerijen in the Netherlands stands out thanks to its unique flavours and extraordinary colours. This is a particularly fine selection of mini cherry tomatoes, distinguished by both their flavours and their colours. The 1.5kg-selection includes ivory, black and green fruits.

Tribelli Seedless (Enza Zaden) – Tribelli Seedless, from Dutch exhibitor Enza Zaden Beheer BV, is a healthy snack to enjoy between meals. These sweet, pointed mini peppers are full of flavour, are crunchy and seedless, and require no further preparation. This high-quality fruit is cultivated by dedicated partners across Europe.

Here are the nominees in Technology: 

Aura SC (Trapview) – Insect control with a difference. The Slovenian Trapview Group has developed a fully automatic pest monitoring and forecasting solution. Using UV light attraction and an AI-controlled self-cleaning mechanism, it enables continuous, real-time monitoring of multiple pest species. The collected data is converted into precise forecasts, which can be accessed via the Trapview app. This reduces personnel costs and the use of insecticides.

Circular Cellulose Packaging (Compack) – Compack’s circular cellulose packaging is produced using mushroom waste. The Belgian company manufactures plastic-free boxes from the material on which the mushrooms grew. The boxes are free of harmful substances, compostable, recyclable and PPWR-compliant. This solution uses less paper than conventional fibre packaging.

High-Speed Grafter (TTA-ISO) – The High-Speed Grafter from TTA-ISO in the Netherlands enables precise cuts above the cotyledons, setting a new standard for automatic grafting. Thanks to modern image processing, AI and a carousel system, the scion and rootstock are aligned perfectly every time, ensuring a seamless, efficient and hygienic process.

L50 Drones (ABZ Innovation) – Precision and performance are the L50 Drone’s key selling points. Europe’s first LiDAR-based agricultural spraying drone with a 50-litre capacity works with great accuracy and precision. It boasts 30 per cent longer flight times and can cover up to 24 hectares per hour.

Solar Solution (Voltiris) – The Solar Solution for light-loving crops from the Swiss company Voltiris was selected by the jury for its beneficial effects on greenhouse crops. Solar filter modules promote vigorous plant growth and high yields. At the same time, light is converted into renewable electricity.

Source:  Fruit Logistica January 14, 2026 news release