Africa Food Show 2025 Post event report

 

The Africa Food Show made its debut in Cape Town from 10 – 12 June 2025, following a successful rebrand from Africa’s Big 7. 

 

Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the event welcomed close to 9,500 visitors from over 60 countries, firmly cementing its position as a leading pan African sourcing platform for the food and beverage industry.

The event was officially opened by the Honourable Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, who also delivered the keynote address at the Africa Food Summit. In his remarks, he highlighted the Western Cape’s growing role as a key hub for food production and promotion – reinforcing the significance of Cape Town as the new home for the event.

Over three days, the Africa Food Show attracted representatives from major industry players including Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Food Lovers Market, Spar, Air Chefs, Giant Hyper, Massmart and many more. Their presence contributed to high-quality interactions across the exhibition floor, supplier meetings, and summit sessions.

Co-located with the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa, the dual event offering created valuable crossover opportunities, with a steady stream of relevant buyers and decision-makers from the broader hospitality, food service, and retail sectors. The combined platform successfully delivered on its promise of connecting suppliers with the continent’s most influential food and hospitality stakeholders.

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