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| fruit logistica 2009 to set new records |
| 2009-01-16 14:20:45 |
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| FRUIT LOGISTICA is expected to set new records in 2009. The world of fresh produce, from global players to companies operating at all levels of the value chain, will be meeting at the Berlin exhibition grounds from 4- 6 February. Exhibition space for FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 is up almost 10% on last year, with an area of 88,000 m2 (2008: 81,000m2) covering Halls 1 to 25 on the yellow level along with Halls 1.1, 3.1 and 4.1, on the red level. The world's leading international trade fair for fruit and vegetable marketing will host more than 2,200 exhibitors (2008: 2,115) from 79 countries (2008: 68 countries). Exhibitors from Gambia, Guinea, the Comoros, Croatia, Lebanon and Uzbekistan will be participating in the event for the first time.
The largest participations at the event will be from European countries, with Italy, Spain, Germany, France and the Netherlands topping the list. Chile is this year's official FRUIT LOGISTICA partner country for the 2009 event, which is being staged in Berlin for the 17th time since 1993.
Ilse Aigner, German Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, will be joined by Chile's Minister of Agriculture Marig¨¦n Hornkohl at the FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 opening ceremony on 3 February at 6:00 pm in Saal 2 of the ICC Berlin. Prior to this, participants are invited to attend the 28th Fresh Produce Forum where the key focus will be on "The future structure of trade ¨C from production to the point of sale". FRESHCONEX, which takes place parallel to FRUIT LOGISTICA, will be held in Hall 2.1 where more than 70 exhibitors from 13 countries will present products and services from all sectors of the international fresh-cut convenience trade.
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009 and FRESHCONEX 2009 are open daily from 4-6 February from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Special ticket prices are available through the online ticketing portal (www.fruitlogistica.com > Visitor Service > Tickets & Registration). One-day tickets cost €22.00 (€25.00 at the gate). A three-day pass costs €53.00 (€60.00 at the gate). A three-day pass including access to the Fresh Produce Forum costs €85.00. All tickets also include a catalogue along with admission to the Hall Forum events and to FRESHCONEX. |
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