Premiere: visitBerlin presents local products at Grüne Woche

Berlin, 14 January 2026 From 16 to 25 January, Grüne Woche Berlin will celebrate its 100th anniversary. What began in 1926 as a regional agricultural exhibition is now the world's leading trade fair for food, agriculture and horticulture. "Grüne Woche is younger and greener than ever and has been a magnet for visitors since its first edition 100 years ago," says Burkhard Kicker, CEO of visitBerlin.

visitBerlin is represented at Grüne Woche for the first time and is using the anniversary to showcase the capital's culinary diversity: with the "Crafted in Berlin" initiative, Berlin's destination marketing and management organisation is putting the spotlight on local manufacturers from the city's districts. Sabine Wendt, CEO of visitBerlin: "At the visitBerlin stand, we invite you to experience the special offers of 'Crafted in Berlin'. Together with our partners from five Berlin districts, we are showing how diverse and creative the local manufacturers are.
 

"Crafted in Berlin" in Hall 21b, Stand 209: Manufacturers from Berlin's districts
With tastings, discussions and stories on site, as well as the sale of handmade products, visitBerlin invites visitors to stand 209 in Hall 21b with its Berlin manufacturing network "Crafted in Berlin" and several districts. Small local businesses from the Berlin districts of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Reinickendorf, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Tempelhof-Schöneberg and Treptow-Köpenick will be presented, including Kaiserhonig, AA Spirits with handmade gin, Andraschko Kaffeemanufaktur, SweMa with fresh vegetable broth, Fisch-Borke as a culinary insider tip from Müggelsee, the Pütt Eins wine shop, the craft beer brewery Dolle Molle, Wald Königsberger Marzipan and Padok Artisan Bakery with fine baked goods. An overview here. The "Crafted in Berlin" stand is a collaborative project financed by cross-district city tax funds.

The Crafted in Berlin initiative includes around 40 manufacturers ranging from coffee and spirits brands to pâtisseries, delicatessens, restaurants and design companies. visitberlin.de/en/crafted-in-berlin 

Berlin at Grüne Woche
The Berlin stand in Hall 21b, organised by the Senate Department for Justice and Consumer Protection, brings together around 75 Berlin exhibitors this year, ranging from culinary delights to innovation. For the first time, the Berlin TV Tower is part of the trade fair presentation, including a programme item by Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue on 21 January, who will present his new currywurst creation and the new menu of the TV Tower restaurant. A special attraction will be BRYX Berlin's world record attempt with the largest free-standing building block model of the Berlin TV Tower. Other Berlin players include Mampe, the capital's oldest spirits brand, as well as Berlin breweries, manufacturers and start-ups. Here, innovative Berlin companies from the food industry will be presenting themselves, from the production of sugar-free cakes and desserts to the production of plant-based proteins from mushrooms. In addition, Berlin's food strategy will be presented with its own stand and a separate pop-up restaurant, which will serve as a temporary meeting and tasting place where visitors can experience Berlin food companies and their products at set tables. The presentation will be complemented by Berlin specialities ranging from chocolate and espresso from Berlin's largest espresso machine to handmade ice cream in the shape of the TV tower. The Berlin Hall is supported by the Senate Department for Justice and Consumer Protection and the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

Further information
Photo opportunity for the press on Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:30 a.m. at the Berlin stand in Hall 21b, stand number 209: Visit to the Berlin Hall – including the "Crafted in Berlin" stand – by Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey and Dr Felor Badenberg, Senator for Justice and Consumer Protection; with Burkhard Kieker, spokesperson for the management of visitBerlin. Interested media representatives are kindly requested to send an email to presse@visitBerlin.de (and gruenewoche-presse@messe-berlin.de).

The Berlin highlights for 2026 are listed here. All information for visiting Berlin can be found at visitBerlin.de.