10 – 12 June 2025

CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa

Network
with professionals

Take advantage of Africa’s market value projected to reach $179.83 billion by 2024! Get ready for Africa’s most influential F&B sourcing event offering valuable leads, meaningful connections, and premium content. 

Don't miss out on the pivotal connections awaiting your business at our event. Join industry leaders in the heart of Africa's $179.83 billion food and beverage market. Connect directly with buyers and retailers, establishing vital partnerships and agreements. This is your exclusive gateway to premium insights and unparalleled opportunities in the retail-ready sector. Grow your business by being part of the event that shapes success in the dynamic African market. 

The sectors you play
in drive business.

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

Catering and Bulk

Fats and Oils / Bulk ingredients / Spices / Commodity Ingredients

Baking

Dairy / Flour / Bulk / Desserts / Grains

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 and Gulfood’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

The joint venture with Gulfood serves as a beacon, unlocking pathways for innovation and collaboration across Africa. As we prepare for this transformative event in Cape Town, we are excited to offer a platform where industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and suppliers can converge, inspire one another, and embody the spirit of innovation and creativity that the Africa Food Show aims to infuse into the food and beverage sector”

Arthur Ramoroka
Nutrition Centre of Excellence Manager, Tiger Brands
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