Europe’s largest horticulture Expo set to return

TSW — the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair and the largest horticultural trade show in Poland and wider Central and Eastern Europe — will return to Targi Kielce on 23–24 January 2026, bringing together thousands of growers, technology suppliers, and agri‑food innovators for two days of business, knowledge exchange, and hands‑on demonstrations.

Last year’s edition drew nearly 17,000 visitors from across Europe and beyond, including Italy, Germany, France, Serbia, Spain and Jordan, and featured 460 exhibitors from 18 countries — a record turnout that organisers expect to match or exceed in 2026.

Technology, machinery & inputs for the future of production

The 16th edition will showcase the full spectrum of modern horticultural technology, including:

• Orchard and field machinery
• Harvesters and cultivation equipment 
• Plant protection products and fertilisers 
• Irrigation, storage and post‑harvest solutions 
• Nursery stock and breeding innovations  

Leading suppliers already confirmed include Biobest, ICL Polska, FELCO, Haygrove, Royal Brinkman Polska, Yara Poland, Aweta and Control Systems, alongside new exhibitors such as Qemetica Nutri‑Plant and APPLAST.

International participation continues to grow, with companies from Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and New Zealand among those preparing stands for 2026.

Six industry conferences to address market & climate pressures

TSW 2026 will again host a series of specialist conferences led by experts from Poland and abroad. Topics will span:

• Blueberry, raspberry and currant production 
• Orchard management and export opportunities 
• Sustainable and ecological horticulture 
• Climate resilience and input‑efficiency strategies  

These sessions remain a major draw for producers seeking practical guidance on improving yields, reducing fertiliser use, and adapting to evolving EU policy frameworks.

Business zone, demonstration orchard & innovation awards

The show will also feature:

• A business zone for B2B meetings and expert consultations 
• A demonstration orchard plot equipped with the latest weather‑mitigation and harvesting technologies, including an apple‑picking robot 
• The 12th Prof. Szczepan A. Pieniążek Innovation Competition and the 2nd Fruit Grower of the Year awards 
• A dedicated exhibition and relaxation area honouring Prof. Pieniążek, a pioneer of modern Polish fruit farming 

What’s new for 2026?

Organisers are introducing a new three‑entrance visitor flow system to improve access and reduce congestion. The fair will also run on Friday and Saturday for the first time, responding to exhibitor and visitor feedback.

While TSW is rooted in horticulture, its influence extends across the wider food and drink supply chain. For processors, manufacturers and brand owners, the event offers:

• Early visibility of next‑generation raw‑material technologies 
• Insights into crop quality, availability and sustainability trends 
• Opportunities to build relationships with growers and input suppliers 
• A window into the innovations shaping future ingredient pipelines  

With climate pressures, labour shortages and input costs reshaping European agriculture, TSW provides a valuable snapshot of how producers are adapting — and what that means for food and drink businesses.