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Food Africa 2026: Africa’s Leading Food & Beverage Trade Exhibition
Food Africa 2026: Africa’s Leading Food & Beverage Trade Exhibition
Food Africa 2026: Africa’s Leading Food & Beverage Trade Exhibition

Food Africa 2026: Africa’s Leading Food & Beverage Trade Exhibition


Marking its 11th edition, Food Africa 2026 returns as Africa’s largest and most influential international food and beverage trade exhibition, bringing together the global F&B industry in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Taking place from 7 to 10 December 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) in Cairo, the event connects food manufacturers, exporters, buyers, distributors, and industry decision-makers from Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. Building on the success of over ten editions, Food Africa has established itself as a leading business platform for trade, sourcing, and partnerships, enabling exhibitors to access qualified buyers, regional distributors, and international markets seeking new products and opportunities.

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  • interpack MEA
  • interpack MEA


    interpack MEA is the region’s leading international trade exhibition for processing, packaging, and printing technologies in the Middle East and Africa. As part of the interpack alliance and hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, it connects manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals to global expertise, innovative solutions, and international business opportunities.

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  • interpack MEA
  • interpack MEA
  • Fresh Africa
  • Fresh Africa


    Fresh Africa is an international trade exhibition dedicated to the fresh produce sector, connecting producers, exporters, buyers, and suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. It offers a focused environment for trade, sourcing, and building strategic partnerships within the fresh produce industry.

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  • Fresh Africa
  • Fresh Africa
  • Dates Africa
  • Dates Africa


    Now in its 7th edition, Dates Africa returns as a leading international trade exhibition dedicated exclusively to the dates industry in Africa and the Middle East. The event brings together growers, producers, processors, and exporters, creating a focused platform for trade, sourcing, and industry collaboration.

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  • Dates Africa
  • Dates Africa

Testimonials

Discover what industry professionals are saying about the show

  • “After 10 years of participating in Food Africa, the exhibition has become a key part of our international exhibitions calendar. It remains one of the most important platforms for us to connect with international buyers from around the world, as well ... read more

    • May Khairy
    • Executive Director, Food Export Council – Egypt
  • “I was extremely impressed by this edition of Food Africa, particularly the high level of organization and the quality of exhibitors and visitors, comparable to leading international exhibitions.... read more

    • Mohamed Taha
    • Commercial Director, Dixies Mills – Egypt
  • “Food Africa exceeded our expectations, generating strong interest from potential clients. It is the largest food industry trade fair in Africa, and I highly recommend participating.... read more

    • Lawrence Afere
    • Co-founder, Springboard - Nigeria
  • “This year, 14 Polish companies participated in Food Africa and were highly satisfied, with concrete potential contracts already in progress. Many have confirmed their intention to participate again next year.... read more

    • Tukasz Lesniewski
    • Second Secretary – Political & Economic Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Cairo – Poland
  • “We have been participating in Food Africa since its very first edition. The exhibition has grown remarkably over the years and has successfully positioned Egypt on the international exhibitions calendar. Food Africa serves as an important gateway to ... read more

    • Mahmoud Fathy
    • Director of Information Systems and Exhibitions, Agricultural Export Council (AEC) – Egypt
  • “This is our first participation at Food Africa, and it has been a highly positive experience. We connected with potential customers, particularly from Egypt and South Africa, and held numerous fruitful meetings throughout the exhibition. We look forw... read more

    • Ilyas Kilinc
    • International Trade Manager, KINIK - Türkiye
  • “This is our first participation at Food Africa, and it has provided us with excellent exposure in the Egyptian market. We met many potential clients and held highly positive and productive discussions throughout the exhibition. ... read more

    • Christophe Guyondet
    • Managing Director, Redyron - France
  • “We have proudly supported Food Africa for the past 10 years. The exhibition serves as a key gateway for promoting Egyptian products to international markets. This year’s edition has been truly exceptional, from the exhibition space and number of ex... read more

    • Dr. Reda Abdelgalil
    • General Manager of Technical Affairs, Chamber of Food Industries – Egypt
  • “This is our first participation at Food Africa, and we believe the exhibition has provided us with an excellent gateway to the Egyptian market. It offers strong market exposure, and the quality of visitors has been very impressive. We had the opportu... read more

    • Amir Ali
    • Industry Consultant, Greenfields – United Kingdom
  • “Food Africa continues to grow every year, with increasing numbers of exhibitors and visitors. Supported by government entities, the exhibition now attracts international participants and competes with leading trade shows worldwide.... read more

    • Ragab Shehata
    • Chairman, Al Amal for Agricultural Crops – Egypt
  • “We achieved very strong business results at Food Africa, and the quality of visitors was excellent. Through the exhibition, we have been able to enter the Egyptian market as well as several other African markets. We will definitely continue participa... read more

    • Anuj Gupta
    • Shiv Shakti Inter Globe Export PVT. LTD. - India
  • “This marks our third consecutive participation at Food Africa, and it has once again proven to be an excellent experience. Over the years, the exhibition has generated a significant number of inquiries for us. Prior to exhibiting at Food Africa, we w... read more

    • Ahsan Jamal Khan
    • International Business Manager, Fruiticana – Pakistan
  • “We are truly proud to participate in Food Africa. The exhibition stands among the leading international trade exhibitions worldwide. The number of visitors is remarkable, attracting attendees from Egypt, across Africa, and from Arab countries.... read more

    • Ahmed Al Azzazy
    • Export Manager, Angel Yeast - Egypt
  • “Food Africa attracts a wide range of professional visitors, particularly from Africa and the Middle East. Meeting buyers from countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Jordan has given us strong opportunities to enter new markets.... read more

    • Alaa Mohamed
    • Export Director, AlAmir Group – Egypt
  • “This is our fourth participation at Food Africa, and the exhibition remains extremely important for our business as it provides a gateway to the large Egyptian market. We welcomed numerous local and international visitors and connected with many prom... read more

    • Sophia Luu
    • Import-Export Manager, Fancy Foods Manufacture Trading - Vietnam
  • “Food Africa is a truly exciting exhibition, bringing together a large number of clients with whom we held valuable discussions. We believe these meetings will lead to significant business opportunities and major deals in the future. ... read more

    • Melnikov Nikolai
    • Global Account Manager, ML Group – Russia
  • “This year’s exhibition is on another level, attracting a diverse and high-quality international visitor base that comes specifically to attend the event.... read more

    • Dina Hosny
    • Business Development & Export Manager, Kemet – Egypt
  • “We were impressed by the strong international attendance and the visitors received from around the world. We look forward to being among the first companies to participate in the next edition.... read more

    • Ramzi Al-Gaadi
    • Chairman of Board Directors, Hijazi Taste – Saudi Arabia
  • “Food Africa exceeded our expectations, and we were highly impressed by the organization of the exhibition. We connected with promising potential customers and had an excellent opportunity to introduce our products to the Egyptian market. We strongly ... read more

    • Krailast Vongsurakrai
    • Chief Sales Officer, Cho Heng Rice Vermicelli Factory – Thailand
  • “This is our sixth participation in Food Africa, and it remains one of the best platforms for our company. The quality of buyers we met and the marketing exposure we received were excellent.... read more

    • Mohamed Abdel Rahman
    • CEO, Mahaseel – Egypt
  • “Food Africa 2025 exceeded our expectations, connecting us with visitors from countries such as Türkiye, Morocco, Brazil, and Germany, and opening access to markets we had not reached before. ... read more

    • Ahmed Elbasha
    • Executive Manager, El-Basha – Egypt
  • “Food Africa has been a great experience for us. The visitor traffic was excellent, and we received numerous inquiries from around the world, particularly from African countries. We will definitely participate again next year, potentially with an even... read more

    • Resal Jamal
    • Sales Consultant, Foodstuff Trading – Oman
  • “This is our fifth participation at Food Africa, which has become one of the strongest exhibitions and a must-attend event for us every year. What sets this exhibition apart is its outstanding organization. We met interested clients from around the wo... read more

    • Tareq Al-Atiyat
    • Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Lacrima – Jordan
  • “Our participation at Food Africa was excellent. The organization was outstanding, and the visitors were highly professional and represented strong potential customers for our business. We achieved numerous successful transactions during the exhibitio... read more

    • Ahmed Sabry
    • Commercial Manager, Cofftea – Egypt
  • “Food Africa provided us with an excellent platform to meet new clients and companies, while also helping us better understand the requirements for entering the African market. We generated a large number of valuable leads and attracted strong busines... read more

    • Omar Abdelwahab
    • Business Development Executive, Gulf Printing & Packaging - UAE
  • “Food Africa is a highly organized exhibition that enables us to connect and network with both local and international markets. It also gives us the opportunity to meet end users directly and gain valuable feedback from them.... read more

    • Amira Ashraf
    • Sales Executive, Mix Tender - Egypt
  • “Food Africa exceeded our expectations in terms of visitor engagement and business opportunities. We met visitors from all over the world, and the organization of the exhibition was outstanding.... read more

    • Wissam Basha
    • General Manager – Visual Events, Agricultural Bank of Egypt

2025 Edition at a Glance

Exhibitors
1,,200 Exhibitors
Gross Space
50,000 Gross Space
Countries Represented
51 Countries Represented
Visitors
37,,000 Visitors
Everything you want to know about Food Africa 2025 in the Post-Show Report

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OPENING HOURS

From Monday, 07 December 2026
To Thursday, 10 December 2026

Daily opening hours:
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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