Great demand
Europe needs your fresh products
Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs - especially organic products - are very popular in Europe. However, due to limited resources and climatic conditions, their demand cannot be met year-round just by European production. Tropical fruits also do not thrive in northern Europe even in summer. This is a perfect chance to enter the European market with your products.
If you are a producer of fruit and vegetables located in one of our partner countries and have a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate, IPD supports you in entering the European market. We offer training on export-related topics and matchmaking with European buyers through specialised trade shows, buying missions and virtual b2b events.
IPD also trains you in corporate social responsibility. This topic has taken on added importance due to a new European law designed to improve the protection of human rights in global supply chains.
Demanded products in Europe
- Fresh fruit (fruit from temperate zones):
e.g. berries, melons, stone fruits, grapes and citrus fruits - Fresh vegetables:
e.g. sweet potato, beans, peas, spring onions, sugar snap peas, artichokes, asparagus, garlic, onion, ginger and turmeric - Fresh herbs:
e.g. basil, chilli, coriander, dill, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, sage, chives and thyme - Sub-tropical and tropical fruit (exotic fruit):
e.g. pineapples, avocados, bananas, guavas, pomegranates, coconuts, mangoes, passion fruit, papayas, physalis and pitayas - Mushrooms:
e.g. shiitake, eryngii and enoki
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Do you produce fresh products in one of our partner countries?
You want to export to Europe?
IPD provides you with support and advice.
Tailor-made matchmaking
We connect you with European importers at these trade fairs
Fresh produce
Fruit Logistica
3,300 exhibitors from 91 countries, over 72,000 trade visitors - Fruit Logistica is the world's leading stage for new ideas and concepts for the entire fresh produce value chain.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit Attraction
Fruit Attraction is a major platform for 95,000 annual visitors representing 2,000 fruit and vegetable operators to create solid business relationships and open up new opportunities.
Our partner countries for fresh produce
Benefit from the high demand in Europe
Europe cannot cover the demand for fresh fruit and vegetables independently. Therefore, European importers are looking for reliable suppliers in the partner countries listed here. If you meet the criteria of the IPD programme, we will support you in your journey to bring your fresh produce to the European market.
![[Translate to Englisch:] A street with colorful houses in Colombia](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/c/csm_AdobeStock_266299397_CO_a4ecd9417d.jpeg "[Translate to Englisch:] Export Colombian products to Europe")
Success Stories
Ecuador
Cooperative specialises in organic fruits
Tierra Orgánica was born out of necessity: After a heavy earthquake hit the region, the producers’ association wanted to support small farmers through the cultivation of organic fruit.
Eygpt
Start-up company ready for export
Creatick has been in the IPD programme since autumn 2019 and is now conquering the European market at high speed.
![[Translate to Englisch:]](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/d/csm_Derstadt_2023_22c120d958.jpg "Thomas Derstadt")
![[Translate to Englisch:]](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Daniel_Oppermann_6b6a32055b.jpg "Daniel Oppermann")
![[Translate to Englisch:]](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/0/csm_Moraza_2023_9355dd6724.jpg "Caroline Moraza")