Platinum Sponsor
3
Days
350+
Exhibitors
8000+
Trade visitors
60+
Participating countries
Your gateway to
Africa's F & B market
Following a successful rebrand from Africa’s Big 7 in 2025, the Africa Food Show returns to Cape Town in 2026.
The 2025 edition welcomed close to 9,500 industry professionals from more than 60 countries, reinforcing its role as a trusted platform for connecting suppliers with key decision-makers. With a focus on retail-ready products and practical solutions, the Africa Food Show brings together businesses across the food value chain for three days of trade, learning, and networking.
Explore our show sectors
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
2026 Show features
LIVE CULINARY SHOWDOWNS
Watch top chefs go head-to-head in live cooking competitions, including the Game of Chefs, the National Burger Challenge, and the National Pizza Challenge. Celebrate skill, creativity, and the best of local talent!
SA Chefs Experience
Watch chefs demonstrate products live, then taste the results while connecting with industry professionals shaping Africa's food scene.
2 EVENTS, 1 VENUE
The Africa Food Show will run alongside the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa, bringing together suppliers and buyers from across sub-Saharan Africa - and giving exhibitors access to professionals across both the food & beverage and hospitality sector
WORKSHOPS
Join industry experts for practical workshops that focus on innovation, sustainability, food safety, and business growth. Learn new skills, gain useful insights, and connect with leaders across the food and beverage sector.
Sponsors and partners
Platinum Sponsor
Registration Sponsor
VIP Lounge Sponsor
Visitor Bag Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Workshop Sponsor
Workshop Sponsor
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Media Partner
Association Partner
Association Partner
Association Partner
The success stories
of your peers
of your peers
“The event was well organised, had strong attendance, was larger than anticipated, and drew a greater international presence than expected.”
Yolanda Wanliss
Dairy Exchange
2026 event gallery
