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Fruit Poland International Fruit Fair
Nadarzyn, December 2-4, 2025
The 3rd edition of the Fruit Poland International Fruit Fair took place at the PTAK WARSAW EXPO Trade Fair and Congress Center in Nadarzyn on December 2-4, 2025. This is one of the most important events in the fruit industry, showcasing modern fruit tree cultivation technologies, orchard tools, fertilizers, and innovative solutions supporting fruit production and storage.
The Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute was the content partner of the Fair. Researchers from the Institute delivered lectures during the conference "Orchards 2025 – Modernity in Practice." Topics included crop health, pesticide residues in fruit, breeding new varieties of apple and Japanese quince, and the development of less common species such as cornelian cherry and chokeberry. The lecturers included: Prof. Joanna Puławska, PhD, DSc, Eng. Artur Miszczak, PhD, DSc, Eng. Małgorzata Tartanus, PhD, DSc, Eng. Mariusz Lewandowski, Prof. Stanisław Pluta, MSc, Eng. Tomasz Golis, PhD, DSc, Eng. Mirosław Sitarek, Prof. Dawid Wieloch, MSc, Eng., and Dr. Sławomir Głuszek. Their presentations combined research findings with practical observations from orchards, demonstrating the diverse potential for the development of Polish orchards.
The Institute also had its own stand, showcasing varieties bred by the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute (IO-PIB), along with materials showcasing the results of research and projects conducted at the institution, as well as publications produced as part of targeted projects funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The stand, enhanced by floral arrangements, attracted numerous visitors, enabling direct conversations between scientists and practitioners. Among our guests was the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Stefan Krajewski, whose presence highlighted the importance of the event and the scientific work being presented. Dr. Krzysztof P. Rutkowski, Director of the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute, was present at the fair, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between science and horticulture practice and the need to jointly address the challenges facing the industry. The conference and fair provided an excellent opportunity to summarize the 2025 season, exchange experiences, and discuss directions for the development of Polish horticulture.
