Modern greenhouse technology supporting commercial fruit production

Core exhibition sector

Equipment & Technology.

Bring the systems that improve efficiency, quality and sustainability to one of the world’s largest fruit markets.

Date4–6 November 2026

LocationHangzhou, China

The China opportunity

Opportunities in China’s Fruit Technology Market.

Demand for advanced machinery and innovative technologies continues to grow across China’s fresh produce sector, creating significant opportunities for international equipment and technology providers.

From advanced processing machinery and production innovation to high-tech greenhouse systems, the market continues to prioritise efficiency and sustainability. Global companies including MAF RODA and TOMRA have already achieved business growth and stronger brand visibility in China.

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Major fruit-producing prefectures and cities

924

Leading fruit-producing counties

190m mu

Under fruit cultivation—approximately 12.7 million hectares

Representative Chinese enterprises

China’s Large-Scale Industry Leaders.

A selection of established growers, producers, retailers and supply-chain enterprises active across China’s fruit industry.

Enterprise network01
Collection of representative Chinese fruit and agricultural enterprise logos, group one
Enterprise network02
Collection of representative Chinese fruit and agricultural enterprise logos, group two
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Collection of representative Chinese fruit and agricultural enterprise logos, group three
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Collection of representative Chinese fruit and agricultural enterprise logos, group four

Market potential

A growing market with an urgent technology gap.

China’s fruit value chain remains a vast, high-potential market in urgent need of greater participation from international technology and solution providers.

Enter the China market
2021US$177.4b
2025US$223.1b
Postharvest loss rate 15–20%

Losses remain high across the fruit value chain.

Fruit lost annually 50m tons

Nearly 50 million metric tons represent an addressable efficiency opportunity.

Technology exhibition scope

Focus Areas.

Solutions that improve how fruit is grown, handled, protected and delivered.

Smart irrigation technology operating in a cultivated field Production

Growing and Protected Cultivation

  • Smart irrigation
  • Agricultural robotics
  • Climate control systems
  • Vertical farming
  • Automation
Automated industrial equipment representing sorting and processing systems Postharvest

Postharvest Sorting, Processing and Packaging

  • Weight and size grading systems
  • AI-powered visual inspection
  • Internal quality inspection and sorting
  • Washing systems
  • Automated packaging lines
Cold storage warehouse for preserving fresh produce Preservation

Pre-cooling, Freshness Preservation and Storage

  • Pre-cooling systems
  • Controlled-atmosphere storage
  • Ultra-low-temperature preservation
  • Smart fresh-keeping packaging materials

Concurrent events

Put innovation in front of the market.

Two focused programmes connect new solutions with buyers, users and commercial decision-makers.

Event01

Technology roadshow

“New Varieties · New Technologies · New Business Models” Roadshow

Bringing a new technology or solution from development to commercial application requires significant time and investment. Yet the most important questions often arise after launch: Which sales channels are the right fit? Will customers learn about the solution, trial it and explore a partnership?

This roadshow helps technologies and solutions that can advance the fruit industry gain faster visibility among relevant buyers and industry professionals—and receive genuine market feedback.

Event02

Industry forum

2026 Fruit Elite Island Fruit Industry Innovation & Development Forum

Markets, sales channels and consumer demand are constantly evolving—and so are the ways fruit businesses operate. For industry professionals, the question that matters most is: Where should my business go over the next few years?

Over one and a half days, business leaders from across the fruit value chain will examine industry trends, operating models, commercial challenges and emerging opportunities.