Interpoma announced the main themes and outline programme for its 2026 edition during Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The fair is the only international trade event dedicated exclusively to the apple industry.
Set to take place at Fiera Bolzano from 25 to 27 November, this year’s show will move to a new slot, running from Wednesday to Friday and will build upon the foundations laid during the 2024 event. This evolution aims for an even sharper focus on application technology, with particular emphasis on digitalisation related to spraying technology— factors increasingly vital to the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of the modern orchard.
A proven global reach
Interpoma remains the global benchmark for the apple industry. Data from recent years highlight the event’s international standing: 400 exhibitors from over 20 countries, with a 9% increase in overseas participants (2022– 2024), more than 16,000 visitors from 61 countries (+3% international visitors over the same period), and 700
delegates at the Interpoma Congress. The exhibition’s global character is further boosted by several international grower and buyer groups who have expressed their intent to visit the fair.
“Interpoma remains the global benchmark for the entire apple industry”, states Thomas Mur, CEO of Fiera Bolzano. “It is more than just a trade fair; it is an ideal platform for networking, exchange and growth, where research, industry and production share cross-border expertise and insights. Our internationalisation efforts, visiting delegations and partnerships with international associations further underpin our role as a ‘thought leader’ in the apple world”.
Application technology as the common theme
The theme of spraying technology will be the central thread of the 2026 edition, appearing across all event formats: from the Congress and the Interpoma Award to the exhibition area in the FieraMesse H1 Eventspace. This area will offer a fresh perspective on the “orchard of the future” concept, which was successfully introduced at the last edition. The objective is to provide a practical overview of these innovations, demonstrating how new approaches to application technology can improve orchard management, reduce environmental impact, and increase the precision of treatments.
