LUV – Fiera dell’Uva da Tavola 2026, Bari, Italy

• October 20, 2026
  Event date:
• October 22, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

LUV – Fiera dell’Uva da Tavola 2026 is a specialist trade exhibition dedicated to the table grape supply chain. The event will bring together producers, exporters, importers, buyers, agricultural technicians, researchers, agribusiness companies, cooperatives, producer organisations and other professionals involved in the production and commercialisation of table grapes. The organiser describes LUV as a European event created to encourage business relationships, professional exchange, sustainability and technological innovation across the sector.

The 2026 edition will be the second edition following LUV’s debut in 2024. A major development for 2026 is the partnership with Fruitnet and the inclusion of the Fruitnet Grape Congress, bringing an international programme of market discussions, expert presentations and networking to the exhibition.

The event will focus on the complete table grape value chain, from cultivation and varietal development through post-harvest handling, packaging, logistics, marketing and retail. Visitors will be able to meet suppliers of agricultural technologies and services while also attending discussions about the future of the international grape market.

The programme will additionally address sustainability and resource management. Topics include water availability, soil fertility, biodiversity, packaging, post-harvest technology, changing consumer demand and the development of new grape varieties.

Event dates

LUV – Fiera dell’Uva da Tavola 2026 will take place from 20–22 October 2026 at Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, Italy.

The exhibition will run across three days and will be accompanied by conferences, meetings, networking activities and other specialist events.

The Fruitnet Grape Congress will take place on 20–21 October 2026 as part of the LUV programme, providing an international conference component alongside the exhibition.

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Venue & exhibition site

LUV 2026 will be held at Nuova Fiera del Levante, one of the principal exhibition venues in Bari.

Venue: Nuova Fiera del Levante
Address: Via di Maratona, Bari, Italy
Event entrance: Edilizia

The organiser identifies the venue as Nuova Fiera del Levante and directs visitors to the Edilizia entrance.

The exhibition site provides dedicated areas for companies, professional meetings, conferences and networking. LUV is designed around the needs of the table grape supply chain, so the venue is primarily used as a business and industry meeting point rather than a general public agricultural fair.

Full event programme

The 2026 programme combines the LUV exhibition with conferences, meetings, networking and specialist activities.

The central programme includes the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which will run during the first two days of LUV and bring international table grape experts together for discussions about production, markets, technology, sustainability and consumer demand.

Key programme subjects include:

• Packaging solutions
• Global post-harvest technologies
• International fresh produce trends
• Mediterranean production dynamics
• Future table grape supply scenarios
• Marketing and consumer engagement
• Northern European imports
• Variety innovation
• New grape breeding programmes
• Sustainability
• Water management
• Soil fertility
• Biodiversity
• Future grape retailing

The conference programme also includes expert panels involving representatives from producers, exporters, retailers, packaging companies, research organisations and grape variety businesses.

Featured companies & exhibitors

LUV brings together companies working across the table grape production and supply chain. The organiser’s previous exhibitor catalogue demonstrates the range of businesses involved, from agricultural suppliers and packaging companies to cooperatives, growers, technology providers and industry organisations.

Companies and organisations represented in the previous LUV exhibitor catalogue included:

• Carton Pack
• Fruitnet Media International
• Food Agri Service
• Fruitsland
• FCP Cerea
• Grape Evolution
• Graper
• Graziani Packaging
• Geopack
• Fertenia
• Fomet
• Gowan Italia
• Fra.Va
• Cold­iretti Puglia
• Ecopack Service
• Ghelfi Ondulati
• Gap Chemical Italia

The 2026 exhibitor catalogue should be checked through the official LUV platform as the final list is updated by the organiser. The official exhibitor page states that the 2026 catalogue would be made available separately.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Agriculture is at the centre of LUV, with the exhibition covering the complete table grape production chain.

The event addresses practical agricultural issues such as crop production, varietal selection, soil health, irrigation, plant protection, post-harvest management and market requirements.

Environmental topics are also prominent in the 2026 programme. Conference sessions address soil fertility, soil biodiversity, water availability and irrigation-water quality.

Other relevant areas include:

• Table grape cultivation
• Agronomic consulting
• Soil management
• Irrigation
• Water resources
• Plant health
• Varietal innovation
• Agricultural research
• Post-harvest management
• Packaging
• Supply-chain efficiency
• Sustainable production

The focus reflects the challenges facing Mediterranean table grape producers, including climate pressure, resource availability, labour costs, market competition and changing consumer expectations.

Products, technologies & innovations

LUV’s exhibition floor is designed to showcase technologies and services used throughout the table grape supply chain.

Products and solutions represented across the event include agricultural inputs, packaging, plastic films, crop-covering products, fertilisers, crop-management technologies, logistics solutions, post-harvest systems and digital agricultural tools.

Technology is also a major part of the Fruitnet Grape Congress programme. A dedicated session examines global post-harvest technologies, including cooling, storage, treatments, monitoring and automation designed to extend shelf life and reduce losses.

Varietal innovation is another important area. The programme examines how new grape varieties can respond to changing consumer preferences and influence future production and supply calendars.

Digital technology also appears through businesses such as Farmable, which provides farm data-management tools aimed at simplifying compliance and agricultural record management.

Demonstrations & workshops

LUV is primarily a professional exhibition and conference rather than a consumer workshop festival. Its educational programme therefore focuses on technical presentations, expert discussions, field experiences and professional meetings.

The Fruitnet Grape Congress provides the most detailed 2026 conference programme, with presentations and panel discussions covering production, packaging, marketing, sustainability, post-harvest technologies and retail.

A further element is the opportunity for delegates to participate in guided field tours to nearby vineyards and see table grape production and innovations in practice.

The programme also includes discussions about:

• Packaging technology
• Post-harvest systems
• Soil fertility
• Water management
• New grape varieties
• Consumer marketing
• Retail strategy
• Sustainable supply chains

Ticket types & registration

LUV provides free tickets for eligible visitors. The official website specifically states that admission to the fair is free and directs visitors to request their ticket online.

The registration system provides different categories, including:

• Buyer
• Exhibitor
• Press
• Visitor

A single LUV ticket provides access to the exhibition area and the rooms hosting the Table Grape Conference, according to the official event website.

Since admission is free, there is no euro-to-dollar ticket conversion required for the general LUV entry ticket.

Professional & trade visitor access

LUV is primarily intended for professionals working within the table grape industry.

The organiser identifies eligible visitor groups including:

• Table grape producers
• Importers
• Exporters
• Intermediaries
• Buyers
• Agrobusiness representatives
• Agricultural companies
• Producer organisations
• Cooperatives
• Research institutions
• Industry associations
• Technical specialists

Students from upper-secondary schools can also attend when visiting as organised school groups. The organiser states that school accreditation must be requested through the school.

LUV is therefore structured primarily as a B2B industry event rather than an open consumer exhibition.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The 2026 exhibition is hosted within the Nuova Fiera del Levante complex in Bari.

The official LUV website provides exhibitor information and a dedicated exhibitor area, while the event is organised around exhibition spaces, conference rooms, networking areas and professional meeting locations.

The exact 2026 hall-by-hall floor plan and final stand allocation should be checked through the official exhibitor catalogue once published.

The previous LUV catalogue demonstrates that exhibitors are allocated individual stand numbers and that the exhibition includes businesses from packaging, agricultural inputs, research, production, logistics and other areas of the table grape supply chain.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is one of the central themes of LUV. The organiser explicitly identifies environmental sustainability and technological innovation as important elements of the exhibition.

The 2026 programme explores sustainability from several perspectives.

Water: Conference sessions examine future water availability, water quality and approaches to rationalising irrigation resources.

Soil: Discussions address soil fertility and the role of microbial biodiversity in table grape production.

Packaging: The Fruitnet Grape Congress examines changing packaging requirements, retailer expectations, sustainability targets, costs and the need to protect product quality.

Post-harvest efficiency: Technology sessions examine methods of extending shelf life and reducing losses through improved cooling, storage, treatments and monitoring.

Event rules

LUV has specific access requirements because it is a professional industry exhibition.

Professional access: Entry is primarily reserved for operators in the table grape production and commercial supply chain.

Students: Upper-secondary school students can attend when participating through an organised school visit.

Children: The organiser states that children under 12 are not permitted to enter and minors may only attend through approved school visits.

Animals: Animals are not permitted inside the exhibition pavilion.

Registration: Visitors should request their official ticket through the LUV registration system before attending.

Exhibitors: Exhibitors must follow the organiser’s technical, logistical and stand regulations, including the published installation and dismantling schedules.

How to get there

LUV takes place at Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, one of the city’s principal exhibition venues.

The official event address is:

Nuova Fiera del Levante
Via di Maratona, Bari, Italy
Entrance: Edilizia

Visitors arriving in Bari by road can use the city’s main road network to reach the exhibition district.

The venue is located in the northern part of Bari and is accessible from the city centre by local transport and taxi.

International visitors can fly into Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport and continue to the exhibition venue by taxi, rental car or public transport.

Public transport & parking

Visitors travelling by car can use parking facilities around the Nuova Fiera del Levante.

The official LUV visitor information identifies the Autosilo del Levante at Viale Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 5 as a parking option. Paid AMTAB parking areas are also available around the exhibition district.

Parking for exhibitors is available inside the Fiera del Levante parking structure, subject to availability.

Visitors using public transportation can use Bari’s local transport network to reach the Fiera del Levante area.

Those arriving by air can travel from Bari Airport toward central Bari and continue to the exhibition centre by public transport or taxi.

Accommodation areas

Fiera del Levante area: Staying near the exhibition centre is convenient for visitors with early meetings and multiple days of attendance.

Central Bari: Bari’s city centre provides a wider choice of hotels, restaurants and evening activities while remaining accessible to the fairground.

Bari railway station area: Useful for visitors relying on trains or planning onward travel around Puglia.

Polignano a Mare: The official LUV services page lists Covo dei Saraceni among its accommodation partners, making the coastal town an option for visitors combining business with a Puglia stay.

Mola di Bari: Another accommodation and dining area listed among LUV’s partner services.

The official services page also lists several Bari hotels with LUV-specific arrangements, including Hi Hotel Bari, Hotel Boston Bari, Hotel Oriente and Grand Hotel Delle Nazioni.

Accessibility

LUV is hosted at Nuova Fiera del Levante, a permanent exhibition complex designed for trade fairs and large-scale events.

The organiser’s publicly available 2026 information does not provide a comprehensive accessibility statement covering every facility, so visitors requiring specific assistance should contact LUV or the venue before travelling.

The event’s professional registration system and dedicated visitor services can be used to request information about access requirements.

LUV telephone: +39 080 4164075
Additional contact: +39 340 2238667
Email: amministrazione@luvfiera.com

Previous year’s highlights

LUV made its debut in 2024 as a specialist European event dedicated entirely to the table grape supply chain. The 2026 edition builds on that initial event by expanding its international focus and introducing the official Fruitnet partnership.

One of the biggest developments for 2026 is the addition of the Fruitnet Grape Congress, which brings international speakers and industry decision-makers to Bari for two days of market discussions and professional networking.

The conference programme includes experts from companies and organisations such as Carton Pack, Unitec, Serroplast, Fruitsland, OP Puglia Fruit, Moyca, CJO, Marks & Spencer, Dole Italia, Sun World and Grape Evolution.

The exhibition also continues LUV’s emphasis on innovation, sustainability and the development of the Mediterranean table grape sector.

Official tickets & registration

LUV tickets are free and can be requested online through the official registration system. Visitors can select their category and generate their ticket for the event.

The official visitor information states that tickets can be requested online until the exhibition closes.

• https://luvfiera.com/
• Phone: +39 080 4164075
  Phone: +39 340 2238667
  Email: amministrazione@luvfiera.com

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