Fruit 2050, the European foresight event to build the sector fruit of tomorrow
Fruit 2050 - 5ᵉ edition: What levers are being studied for the sanitary protection of orchards?
Born in 2018, Fruit 2050 is a biannual event that aims to "imagine tomorrow's fruit production". Since then, 4 editions have been held at SIVAL, with different formats and topics covered.
In 2024, Fruit 2050 adopted a new format:
- A unique conference featuring experts, producers and journalists from all over the world.
- Themed tours to immerse you in the theme.
- A cocktail expo combining examples and initiatives, exchanges between participants and speakers.
Fruit 2050 is SIVAL's tool for raising the profile of fruit on a European scale, and looks forward to its 5th edition in 2026.
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Fruit 2050 program
Guided tours, conferences, round tables, exhibitions, discussions... Find out all about the program for the 202 edition of Fruit 2050 in a dedicated document.
What levers are being studied to protect orchard health?
For this 2026 edition, Fruit 2050 highlights a major challenge for the arboricultural sector : the sanitary protection of orchards.
Growers are seeing more and more sorting deviations at harvest, pitting, rotting, bursting, etc. The consequences of climate change, combined with the reduction in active substances available to protect orchards, are leading to a deterioration in crop quality, particularly for apples.
Faced with this situation, there are high expectations of research and experimentation to develop new, sustainable and effective protection methods.
In this new edition, we invite you to discuss the levers studied in order to identify and share sustainable orchard protection solutions for production.
The main themes for 2026:
- Genetic innovation: resistant varieties and adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.
- Biocontrol and natural stimulation: alternatives to synthetic plant protection products.
- Physical methods: mechanical and thermal solutions to prevent pests and diseases.
- Decision support tools (DST): intelligent management and prediction of health risks.
- Regulatory framework and European outlook: supporting the transition while maintaining performance.
- Sharing international experiences: feedback from research and fieldwork in France and Europe.
Fruit 2050 aimed to identify the issues facing the arboricultural sector. The contributions of numerous players, feedback from experience and immersion in the heart of each issue have helped to highlight solutions to meet these challenges.
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