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After over two decades as Africa’s Big 7, the rebranded Africa Food Show launched in 2025 with nearly 350 global exhibitors - affirming its status as the continent’s most established food and beverage sourcing platform. Returning to Cape Town from 10–12 June 2026, the show continues to unite regional and international suppliers with high-value buyers and decision-makers from across Africa.

With the continent’s F&B market projected to grow from US$346 billion in 2024 to over US$567 billion by 2032, Africa Food Show offers exhibitors a gateway to one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic markets in the world - driven by rising consumer demand, urbanisation, and a rapidly developing food processing sector.

Explore our show sectors

Retail-ready Food

Fats & Oils / Dairy products / Meat & Poultry / Pulses / Grains & Cereals / Food processing / Power brands / Ready Meals / Food to go / Frozen & chilled products / Fish & Seafood / Fruit & vegetables / Grocery products / Sweets & confectionary

Beverages

Dairy / Juice / Energy drinks / Cordials and concentrates / Water / Soft drinks / Coffee / Wine / Spirits / Beer / Tea / Health drinks

Technology Solutions

PoS / CRM / IT/software solutions / Logistics / Kitchen equipment / Cold chain / Packaging materials / Stock tracking / Packing and shelving solutions / Retail technology / Storage and warehousing / Packaging machinery / Refrigeration

Bakery

Dairy / Flour / Bulk / Desserts / Grains

Catering & Bulk

Fats and Oils / Bulk ingredients / Spices / Commodity Ingredients

New Trends

Non-GMO / Plant based protein / Vegan / Health, Wellness and Free-form / Keto friendly

Why Africa is the
perfect market for your brand?

  • THE MARKET: Its US$ 313 billion food and beverage market is projected to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2030.
  • JOBS & AGRICULTURE: 35 % of jobs in urban areas are in the food economy, 60% are in the restaurant sector.*
  • Currently, about 1.3 billion people live in Africa. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to about 2.5 billion.
  • The E-Commerce sector of the African food and beverage industry, sales growth from 2021 - 2025 is expected to average 18.19%. The expected growth would lead to a market volume of approximately €2.38 billion in 2025.
  • Africa’s food and beverage imports are projected to increase to about €92.41 billion per year by 2025.**
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Secure new business at
Africa’s ultimate F&B sourcing platform

ESTABLISH A ROUTE TO MARKET 

Build lasting relationships with influential buyers, distributors, and retailers and access a targeted audience through the Africa Food Show's extensive network.  

DRIVE INNOVATION AND SALES

Showcase groundbreaking innovative products and services to a targeted audience, generating qualified leads and increasing sales. 

BUILD YOUR BRAND EQUITY 

Increase your brand’s visibility and recognition among key industry leaders in Africa, establishing your company as a pioneering force in the continent’s rapidly growing markets. 

CONNECT WITH DISTRIBUTORS AND AGENTS

Take the opportunity to meet with key distributors and agents, forging partnerships that can expand your market reach and drive business growth. 

Who you
will meet?

  • General Manager
  • CEO
  • Owner
  • Operators
  • Import/Export Manager
  • Distributors
  • Agents Merchandiser
  • Food & Beverage Managers
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturers
  • Food & Beverage Procurement Manager
  • Food Retailers
  • Packaging Managers
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Food Science Technologist
  • Executive Chefs/Chefs/Bakers
  • Catering Managers
  • Government Officials
  • Foreign Mission Representatives
  • Head Buyer
  • Product Specialist
  • Procurement Quality Engineer Pricing Analyst
  • Logistics Manager
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Procurement official
  • Corporate catering suppliers
  • Merchandiser
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Food, Beverage, & Compliance Managers

The success stories
of your peers

“We have exhibited for the first time this year, and it was massive eye opener! The quality of leads and prospects we have received is very good. If we have spent 3 months with 3 x the budget we have spent on the show, we wouldn’t be able to gather this many leads in such a short span of time.”

Erkam Cihan Caglak
Market Anatolia