Registration is now open for the B2B meetings between fresh produce companies and retail purchasing managers.
The International Business Meetings with Retailers returns for its fourth edition on 22 January 2026 in Bergamo.
This exclusive B2B event held by Fresh Food Leader is designed to foster direct commercial interactions between fresh produce suppliers and buyers from both national and international retail chains.
This format focuses on pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, offering a highly targeted environment for business development and relationship building.
Companies of all sizes participate in the event, while buyers from various channels also attend — creating tangible business opportunities for every type of company, whether they offer smaller product quantities or specialized products.
Held just steps away from Milano Bergamo International Airport in Italy, the venue ensures maximum efficiency and accessibility for participants traveling from across Europe and beyond.
What’s New
In recent years, several countries have been affected by severe weather events that have led to a significant decline in production. The participation fee now includes the year-round forwarding of your company’s contact details to buyers — both participants and non-participants — whenever there is a request for products within your category. This extends the reach of the event to an even broader network of buyers.
Producers particularly appreciate this event for its concreteness and results. Many manage to establish business relationships not only with buyers but also with other producers. Networking with Italian and other countries’ producers can serve as a gateway to new retailers. A dedicated space in the event’s coffe break area, enables these kind of connections.
B2B meetings and networking opportunities take place throughout the whole day. Many participants arrive a day before to conduct store-checks as the the venue of the event is is located right next to the one of the Italy’s biggest malls where you can see a display of fruit and vegetables.
Programme – Thursday, 22 January 2026
08:00 – Registration
09:00 – Welcome Speech
09:10 – 13:00 – B2B meetings between between production companies and buyers from large-scale retailers
13:00 – 14:00 Business lunch for all the participants: both buyers and production companies
14:10 – 17:00 B2B meetings between production companies and buyers from large-scale retailers
17:00 Closing & Cocktail Dinner Party
08:00 Registration
