Africa’s Big 7 2019

The largest food & beverage retail trade show in Africa

Meet with over 250 exhibitors from over 45 countries

23-25 June 2019 Africa

Africa’s Big 7

Africa’s Big 7 is the only food and beverage trade show in Africa to bring together hundreds of global suppliers with motivated buyers from each segment of the buying community.Africa’s Big 7 is the annual meeting place for food professionals across the continent who visit to source, meet and gain insight into the very latest developments affecting the industry.

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Investment and Business Leadership Tapping Into the 4th Industrial Revolution

All industries are all experiencing rapid change, disrupted by advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations. To adapt to constant change, businesses are looking at adopting an ‘agility first’ strategy to future proof their business, but what does this mean? This session explores how business leaders are navigating a rapidly changing technological and political landscape?

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Lindsay Griffin

Head of Business Enablement Aerobotics

Dr. Tim London

Head of Organisational Innovation & Senior LecturerGraduate School of Business

Gavin Beckett

Intelligent Automation Solution Architect DigiBlu

Philippa Rodseth

Executive Director Manufacturing Circle

Ati Ngubevana

Executive Head: Digital Process & Re-engineering Vodacom

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What is the future of food innovation？

In the next decade we will have another billion people to feed. It has been recommended that we double food production by 2050, but a rapidly growing urban population and shrinking availability of agriculture could leave us struggling to meet demand. This session takes a look at the latest trends and menu’s debunking normal food production, the future of food and the changing expectations of consumers. How can chefs and brands forecast changing appetites? Is the future healthy and sustainable?This session takes a look at food and drink trends right now and looks to discover what’s next.

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How is disruptive distribution changing the rules of engagement in delivering nutritious food

The F&B industry is currently undergoing shifts with manufacturers being forced to accelerate their time to market, consumers are re-testing traditional business models, changing product preferences, demanding higher quality artisanal and sustainable foodstuffs, altering purchasing channels and disrupting business models leveraging technology. Where does it go from here?

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Matthew Piper

Founder & Director KHULA

Gregory Jackson

Business Development Manager System Sales ABB South Africa

Justin Hunter

Co-Founder and Director Daily Fruit and Blendid

Grahame Osler

Sales & Marketing Manager Denmar Estates

Amy Weare

Director We are Food

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Meeting consumer demand for alternative proteins

It has been reported that over 28% of consumers have reduced or limited their meat consumption during 2018 driven by health and ethical concerns. According to Nestlé, the plant based food market is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2020 but how can we create a sustainable supply chain to meet demand.This session looks at what out there already, what challenges need to be addressed and are non-traditional sources gaining traction?

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George Tomazos

Chief Operating Officer AGT Foods

Lisa Ronquest-Ross

R&D Executive -Flavours South & East Africa MANE

Uriel Filiba

General Manager One Juice

Donavan Will

Director Proveg South Africa

Neil Taylor

Chief Operations Officer Infinite Foods & Crossover Quality Meats

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Meet the startups reshaping food

Hear 2 startups present their concept in a 5 minute snapshot

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Sinenhlanhla Ndlela

Founder Yococo
Dylan Jonsson

Chief Chocolatier Nova Chocolate

Products on Show

BEVERAGES

Alcoholic Drinks | Beer | Health / Energy Drinks | Soft Drinks / Juices| Tea / Coffee | and more...
FOOD

Bakery Products | Bulk / Commodity Ingredients | Canned / Dried Foods | Cereals | Grains |Flours | Fish | Seafood |Frozen / Chilled Foods | Fruit / Vegetables | Meat
FOOD

Poultry (Inc. Halal) | Milk / Dairy Products | Oils / Fats | Sauces / Condiments | Snacks / Desserts | Specialty Foods | Sweets / Confectionery
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

IT / Software Solutions | Kitchen Equipment | Packaging Machinery / Materials | Processing Machinery / Equipment | Refrigeration / Air-Con Technology | Retail Technology | Storage / Warehousing Transport / Logistics/ Cold-Chain

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