Consumer Goods

The Africa Food Expo (Food & Drink Expo)

The Africa Food Show is a trade event for the food and beverage sector, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It connects international suppliers with buyers from Africa, featuring exhibitors from various food and beverage categories. The event includes live cooking competitions, workshops, and runs alongside the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
December 2026
Location
Utica Union Tun. The Industrial Trade & Art, Tunisia
Address
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 1 (CTICC 1), CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Organiser
dmg events
Expected attendance
8,000
Industry
Consumer Goods

Who attends

The audience

Africa's food and beverage buyers

As described by the organiser

Public discussion

What people are saying

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Food & Beverages

On stage

Speakers

  • Dr Ivan MeyerMinister Ministry of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government
  • Dr Golden MahoveChief Executive Officer, Ndarama Works
  • Ms Sunelle RouxSenior Consumer Insights Manager for Emerging Markets, McCormick Flavour Solutions
  • Ms Shelley BarnardSales & Marketing Executive, Cape Herb & Spice
  • Mr Edwin KrielChief Executive Officer, Langeberg Foods
  • Mr Rudi KingManaging Director, Grassroots Group
  • Mr Eben de JonghFounder, Sonke Retail
  • Ms Lorraine MakhuraR&D Director, McCain South Africa
  • Mr Luiz de GouveiaRetail Sales Manager, Atlantis Foods
  • Dr Hanneli van der MerweProduct & Business Developer, Synercore Food Holdings
  • Mr Brian LantonManaging Director, Cape Food Ingredients
  • Mr Mourade El HassouniGeneral Manager: Middle East & Africa, FPS Food Process Solutions SARL
  • Dr Debora van der MerweLecturer: Food Science, University of Stellenbosch
  • Dr Jeanine KriekOwner, Sencore
  • Prof Riëtte de KockDepartment of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria
  • Ms Sunett GerberSensory Research Manager, MANE
  • Dr Tertius CilliersChief Executive Officer, Synercore Food Holdings
  • Prof Gunnar SiggeAssociate Professor and Chair in Food Science, Stellenbosch University
  • Ms Maryke GallagherLead Dietician, Expand Health Cape Town
  • Ms Gabrielle StevensDietician and Regulatory Consultant, Food & Allergy Consulting & Testing Services (FACTS)
  • Mr Peter AllerstorferCo-Founder and Managing Director, Silvertree Holdings
  • Mr Ewoud DerksenDirector, Bridgevest Partners
  • Mr Niel du ToitExecutive Director, Nurture Brands
  • Ms Amanda GancaHead of Investments, WESGRO

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