Accelerating the food and beverage retail business in Africa

18 – 20 JUNE 2023 | GALLAGHER 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.

140+

Exhibitors

3500+

Attendees

37

Countries

Discover thousands of products from global exhibitors within the retail-ready food and beverage space

Our global exhibitor network enables buyers to discover high-value and new products while understanding consumer demand. 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

What to Expect?

3 days of engagement

A curated food and beverage product showcase

Free to attend food and beverage workshops on the show floor

Access to the township economy in collaboration with SAITEX

2023 Speakers

Doug Hunter

Dada Maseko

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

Lerato Ramollo

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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An excellent day. We had lots of feet come past the stand, lots of good potential visitors, industry-related visitors which was great. We sold four machines yesterday, so excellent, all in all, a good day.

Candice-Lee Clark
Area Manager South Africa: Product Solutions & Training, Robot Coupe