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 a diverse range of products

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
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!
CHEFS COLLECTIVE DEMOS
Witness some of the country’s most renowned chefs live on the Chefs Collective stage as they share their skills, stories, and signature dishes - from celebrated local restaurants to respected industry icons.
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 and beverage and hospitality secto
AFRICA FOOD SUMMIT
Join the Africa Food Summit and position your business for success in the African market. Learn about emerging regional F&B trends and strategies for sustainable growth in this thriving industry.
Join us in Cape Town to explore the future of food and beverage, uncover new opportunities, and help shape the landscape of the African F & B industry.