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Accelerating the food and beverage retail business in Africa

11 – 13 JUNE 2024 | SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Why Africa’s Big 7?

Africa’s Big 7 allows you to connect directly with buyers from across the African continent. Buyers attend to source products, develop new partnerships, and conclude export and import deals. It is a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the food and beverage industry. 

Exhibitors

170+

Exhibitors
Attendees

4300+

Attendees
Countries

25

Countries

2023 Attending buyer brands

Reasons to Exhibit in 2024

GENERATE LEADS

Meet thousands of buyers and decision makers from the region’s capital and consumer sectors

POSITION YOUR COMPANY

Capitalise on a US$1 trillion consumer market in Africa with fruitful trade partnerships

ESTABLISH A ROUTE TO MARKET

Meet potential buyers, distributors, partners and agents that can help you sell into African markets

ENGAGE WITH KEY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS

Meet senior decision makers, face-to-face, from public and private sectors

Who Exhibits?

Suppliers to the African food and beverage industry use Africa’s Big 7 to launch new products, promote and make sales to key decision makers and buyers, and to build long-lasting relationships and structure import and export deals. The exhibition spans the entire sector and presents an incredible variety of products and services, including:

Retail-ready Food

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 / Sauces & Condiments / Spices / Dried foods / Snacks / Speciality Foods / Desserts / Canned Food
Beverages

Beverages

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

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 and air-con for preservation
New Trends

New Trends

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

Catering and Bulk

Fats and Oils / Bulk ingredients / Spices / Commodity Ingredients
Baking

Baking

Dairy / Flour / Bulk / Desserts / Grains

Africa’s Big 7 2023
Advisory Board

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Images and videos from previous editions.

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Participating at the show has added value through brand visibility and raised awareness amongst potential new customers. It was a good opportunity to showcase what we do, network with potential customers, generate sales leads, do market research, and gain valuable industry insights.

Wayne Keating
Sales & Marketing Manager, Red Star Wholesale Catering Services – Exhibitor

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Sponsors, Partners & Supporters

Registration, Badge & Lanyard Sponsor

Host partner

Knowledge partner

Strategic partners

Official media partner

Outdoor media partner

Media partners