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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Dr. Tim London

Head of Organisational Innovation & Senior LecturerGraduate School of Business

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Intelligent Automation Solution Architect DigiBlu

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Executive Director Manufacturing Circle

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Lisa Ronquest-Ross

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Neil Taylor

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Meet the startups reshaping food

Hear 2 startups present their concept in a 5 minute snapshot

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Founder Yococo
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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