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.

WHERE

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 1 (CTICC 1), CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
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WHEN

Wednesday to Friday
10 - 12 June 2026

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Exhibit and get noticed by
Africa's food and beverage buyers

  • Connect with key decision-makers from leading retail chains, distributors, restaurants, and hospitality groups.
  • Generate high-quality leads by showcasing your products to buyers actively sourcing new solutions.
  • Launch new products, brands, or services to a focused and relevant audience.
  • Expand into new markets and geographies by establishing routes to market across Africa.

Explore a diverse range of products

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

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.

The Africa Food Show recap: Post show report is now available.

From bold brands to industry leaders, the F&B community came together for a powerful edition that delivered connections, innovation, and impact.

Download your copy now to explore the full recap from Africa’s premier food industry gathering!

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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.

The success stories
of your peers

“We have exhibited for the first time this year, and it was massive eye opener! The quality of leads and prospects we have received is very good. If we have spent 3 months with 3 x the budget we have spent on the show, we wouldn’t be able to gather this many leads in such a short span of time.”

Erkam Cihan Caglak
Market Anatolia
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