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.

170+

Exhibitors

4300+

Attendees

25

Countries

2023 Attending buyer brands

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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

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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

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

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 and air-con for preservation

New Trends

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

Catering and Bulk

Fats and Oils / Bulk ingredients / Spices / Commodity Ingredients

Baking

Dairy / Flour / Bulk / Desserts / Grains

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2023 Speakers

Gabriel Musentekwa

His Excellency Mr. Christopher Cooter

Nicola Jenkin

Chef Mogau Seshoeme

Chef Coovashan Pillay

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Anusha Lakha

Sash Nair

Dr. Tracey Toefy

Chef Hanneke van Linge

Craige Pershouse

Paula-Ann Novotny

Dawie Maree

Steven Tipman

Prof Suzan Oelofse

Prof Michael Rudolph

Doug Hunter

Chef Junior Kotane

Chef James Khoza

Gabrielle Stevens

Har Man Ahmad

Cathie Lewis

Moulana Mohamed Saeed Navlakhi

Moulana Haamid Mulla

Mpange Chapeshamano

Dr. Motshedisi Mathibe

Zuziwe Maphalala

Carolina (Roelien) Havenga

Richard Lawrence

Nicki Russell

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Africa’s Big 7 2023
Advisory Board

Carolina (Roelien) Havenga

Director: Strategic Advisory (Africa and Latin America)
Daymon International

Cos Mamhunze

Senior Country Representative | South Africa & Mozambique
USAID Africa Trade and Investment Program Southern Africa Buy-in

Lerato Ramollo

Commercial Director
Yebo Fresh

Kiba Bam

Managing Director
Kiba Bam Consulting

Richard Lawrence

Founder & Managing Director
Innovatr

Nicki Russell

Head: Product and Quality
Pick n Pay

CLICK HERE TO MEET THE 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