The Food Africa 2026 Hosted Buyers Program is designed for owners, CEOs and senior purchasing decision-makers who are responsible for sourcing food and beverage products, selecting suppliers and developing international business partnerships.

Eligible Professionals

• Owners & CEOs
• Purchasing Managers
• Procurement Managers
• Import Managers
• Category Managers

Eligible Organizations

Applicants should represent companies or organizations operating in one of the following sectors:

• Wholesale, Distribution & Import Groups
• Food Distribution & Trading Companies
• Department Stores & Specialty Retail Chains
• Supermarket & Hypermarket Chains
• Government Authorities
• Cruise Line Catering Companies
• Airline Catering Companies
• Military Catering Services
• Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés (HoReCa)
• Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Retailers
• Dried Fruit & Vegetable Retailers

Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to connect with more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 51 countries, participate in pre-arranged B2B meetings, and build valuable business relationships with leading food manufacturers, exporters and suppliers at Food Africa 2026.