5,500+
Visitors
87
Hosted buyers
175+
Exhibitors
50+
Participating Countries
555
B2B matchmaking meetings hosted
Take advantage of Africa's
$ 313 billion food and beverage market
Discover leads, network with professionals, and access premium content. Take advantage of Africa’s US$ 313 billion food and beverage market! Get ready for THE retail-ready food and beverage event in Africa offering valuable leads, meaningful connections, and premium content.
Don't miss out on the pivotal connections awaiting your business at our event. Join industry leaders in the heart of Africa's $313 billion food and beverage market. Connect directly with buyers and retailers, establishing vital partnerships and agreements. This is your exclusive gateway to premium insights and unparalleled opportunities in the retail-ready sector. Grow your business by being part of the event that shapes success in the dynamic African market.
Reasons
to exhibit in 2025
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
Connect with key industry buyers, distributors, partners and agents that can help you accelerate your growth into the Food & Beverage sector across the continent.
Engage with key
Industry Stakeholders
Engage with industry leaders and decision makers, fostering valuable business connections.
Africa’s Big 7:
where food & beverage retail business
takes center stage
Celebrating its 22nd edition, Africa's Big 7 continues to be THE retail-ready food and beverage trade event in Africa. Our event brings together a global lineup of exhibitors, food and beverage communities, and industry leaders. It's a prime hub for sourcing, trendspotting, and connecting with top trade buyers and influencers. Our 2025 edition will set a new benchmark, showcasing the potential to transform the food and beverage landscape in this dynamic region and beyond.
WHERE
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
WHEN
Tuesday to Thursday
10 - 12 June 2025
* Source: Africa Food Index: https://food.jumia.co.ke/contents/africa-index-report
Africa’s Big 7 2024 Advisory Board
Cosmas Mamhunze
Regional Portfolio Manager [South Africa+ Mozambique + Zambia]USAID ATI Southern Africa Buy-in Activity
Ceri Coxon
Head of Customer ExperienceWoolworths South Africa
Leanne Fraser
Product Development Executive Famous Brands
Our show
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Sponsors and partners
dmg & KAOUN Ltd, a joint venture company between KAOUN International, the international event organizing company of the Dubai World Trade Centre and dmg events to create a global portfolio of food, hotel and hospitality events.