10 - 12 JUNE 2025

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE,
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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Redefining the Food & Beverage
Value Chain

Step into the heartbeat of Africa's F&B scene with our free-to-attend food and beverage workshops, the ultimate convergence of industry leaders!

Dive into interactive workshops, curated for movers and shakers. These workshops bring together key players, global experts, visionary thought leaders, and influential governmental bodies, unlocking unparalleled access, profound insights, and boundless opportunities within Africa's dynamic F&B landscape.

Join us as we pioneer the future of food across the continent, drawing from the brilliance of global minds. Africa's Big 7 sets the stage for an extraordinary journey in F&B innovation and excellence.

 

Key themes to be discussed this year include:

  • Transforming Africa’s food system - Food security through innovations and partnerships.
  • Sustainability – Journey to a net zero future.
  • Seasoned for success – What new ingredients, flavours and categories will excite shoppers?
  • Private Labels – Why are these brands transforming innovation in a time of disruption?
  • Mitigating food waste and supporting sustainable growth.
  • Technology – New capabilities driving in-store efficiency and inventory visibility.
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Africa’s Big 7 2024 Advisory Board

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Cosmas Mamhunze

Regional Portfolio Manager [South Africa+ Mozambique + Zambia]USAID ATI Southern Africa Buy-in Activity

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Ceri Coxon

Head of Customer ExperienceWoolworths South Africa

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Leanne Fraser

Product Development Executive Famous Brands

2023
Speakers

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Anusha Lakha

Corporate Engagement and V-Label Coordinator​ProVeg South Africa

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Carolina (Roelien) Havenga

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

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Cathie Lewis

FounderEarth Energy

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Chef Coovashan Pillay​

Director: Food and BeverageProtea Hotels by ​Marriott​

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Chef Hanneke van Linge

Managing DirectorNosh Food Rescue NPC

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Chef James Khoza

Executive Chef, Southern SunPresident, South Africa Chef Association (SA Chefs)

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Chef Junior Kotane

Executive Chef1947 on Vilakazi Street Restaurant

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Chef Mogau Seshoeme

Founder​The Lazy Makoti​

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Craige Pershouse

Senior Director - Africa Daymon

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Dawie Maree

Head: Information & MarketingFNB Business Agriculture

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Doug Hunter

FounderDoug Hunter & Associates

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Dr. Motshedisi Mathibe

LecturerGordon Institute of Business Science and University of Pretoria

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Dr. Tracey Toefy

LecturerGordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria

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Gabriel Musentekwa​

Director: Business Development​Zambia Development Agency, Zambia​

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Gabrielle Stevens

Dietitian; Head: Regulatory and Nutrition divisionFACTS (Food & Allergy Consulting & Testing Services)

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Moulana Haamid Mulla

Assistant to the Theological DirectorSouth African National Halaal Authority

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Har Man Ahmad

Trade CommissionerMalaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

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His Excellency Mr. Christopher Cooter​

High Commissioner of Canada to South Africa​

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Moulana Mohamed Saeed Navlakhi

DirectorSouth African National Halaal Authority (SANHA)

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Mpange Chapeshamano

Chief Executive OfficerNeighborly Grocery

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Nicki Russell

Head: Product and QualityPick n Pay

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Nicola Jenkin​

Director​Pinpoint Sustainability ​

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Paula-Ann Novotny

Senior AssociateWebber Wentzel

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Prof Michael Rudolph

DirectorCentre for Ecological Intelligence: Engineering & the Built Environment

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Prof Suzan Oelofse

Principal Researcher: Sustainability, Economics & WasteCSIR

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Richard Lawrence

Founder & Managing DirectorInnovatr

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Sash Nair

FounderLittle Biggies

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Steven Tipman

Executive DirectorTFO Canada

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Zuziwe Maphalala

Managing DirectorZoezie Weigh and Pay Grocery Store

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