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Food Africa 2026
Africa's major international food and beverage trade exhibition, connecting suppliers, exporters, buyers, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers in Cairo.
Dec 7 – 10, 2026
👥 Thousands of Trade Buyers and Industry Professionals
EIEC, Cairo, Egypt
🏢 1,200+ Exhibitors
Who Should Attend
Food Importers & Distributors
Use Food Africa to identify export-ready food and beverage producers seeking Egyptian, North African and wider African distribution. Importers should focus on origin, certifications, shelf life, minimum orders and exclusivity.
Food Manufacturers
Processors can source ingredients, semi-finished products, packaging contacts and manufacturing partners while benchmarking competing finished products in the region.
Retail & Wholesale Buyers
Supermarket, hypermarket, cash-and-carry and wholesale buyers can compare finished products across multiple origins and build private-label or direct-import pipelines.
Exporters Entering Africa
International brands and national pavilions use Cairo as a route into Egypt and neighboring African markets, making the show particularly relevant to export managers and market-entry teams.
Top Reasons to Attend
1
Cairo as a Regional Trade Hub
The show's core value is its concentration of importers, distributors, retailers, and buyers working across regional growth markets.
2
Export Market Access
The organizer promotes over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 51 countries for 2026, creating a broad international sourcing base.
3
Buyer-Led Sourcing
Qualified buyers can apply for structured B2B meetings and hosted benefits designed to make international sourcing more efficient.
4
Competitive Benchmarking
Food Africa runs alongside interpack MEA, allowing visitors to combine product sourcing with manufacturing and packaging technology.
5
Partnership Discovery
The event provides direct access to Egypt's large food market while connecting companies to wider African and Middle Eastern distribution networks.
What You'll See & Do
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International Food & Beverage Pavilions
Manufacturers and exporters presenting products for retail, wholesale, foodservice, and distribution.
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Hosted Buyer Meetings
Pre-arranged B2B appointments for qualified buyers and participating suppliers.
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Ingredients & Manufacturing Supply
A strong mix of Egyptian, African, Middle Eastern, European, Asian, and international food companies.
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African Market Products
Co-located processing, packaging, printing, and automation technology for the food and manufacturing industries.
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Private Label & Contract Manufacturing
Food, beverages, dairy, meat, bakery, confectionery, produce, ingredients, specialty products, and related categories.
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Market Expansion Opportunities
Distributor, importer, and buyer meetings focused on commercial entry into Egypt, Africa, and Middle Eastern markets.
🏢 Are you Exhibiting at This Event?
Register your company on AgriLinkage to connect with qualified buyers before, during, and after the event. Over 50,000 buyers search AgriLinkage monthly to find suppliers.
✓ Pre-Event Visibility: Buyers can find your booth before they arrive
✓ Direct Inquiries: Receive qualified leads through our platform
✓ Post-Event Connections: Continue conversations after the show ends
✓ No Commission: We only charge exhibitors, buyers contact you for free
💼 Attending as a Business Professional?
Register as a business visitor to get exhibitor alerts, networking opportunities, and priority notifications when companies in your sector register. Free for all business attendees.
✓ Exhibitor Alerts: Get notified when suppliers you're interested in register
✓ Pre-Event Connections: Schedule meetings before you arrive at the show
✓ Booth Locations: We'll tell you exactly where your targets are located
✓ Networking Matches: Connect with other buyers in your industry
The event takes place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. International buyers should arrange airport transfers and accommodation around the exhibition schedule, while qualified hosted buyers can apply for packages that may include hotel accommodation, transfers, and in some cases airfare.
The event takes place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo. International buyers should arrange airport transfers and accommodation around the exhibition schedule, while qualified hosted buyers can apply for packages that may include hotel accommodation, transfers, and in some cases airfare.
Where to Stay
New Cairo and Nasr City are practical districts for the Egypt International Exhibition Center. Central Nile hotels offer more tourism and dining options but require longer daily road transfers.
Tools & Services for Attendees
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Post-Event CRM & Lead Management
📦 DHL Express — Shipping
DHL offers express and freight services into Egypt for catalogues, samples, packaging, and display materials. Food products, ingredients, and regulated goods may require Egyptian import or sanitary documentation.
🗣️ Fiverr Pro — Translation & Event Materials
Use Fiverr Pro to find vetted professionals for translation, localization, brochures, product sheets, presentations, booth graphics, and other trade-show materials. This is especially useful for international exhibitors preparing multilingual sales assets.
🗂️ monday.com — Trade Show Project Management
Manage exhibition preparation in one workspace: booth deadlines, travel, freight, content, supplier tasks, meeting schedules, lead follow-up, and team responsibilities. monday.com is useful when several people are coordinating one event or a full annual trade-show calendar.
POST-EVENT CRM & LEAD MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS CARDS
💱 Wise Business — International Payments
International exhibitors regularly pay stand contractors, hotels, freight providers, freelancers, and suppliers in different currencies. Wise Business can be useful for cross-border business payments and multi-currency account needs, subject to availability in your country.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is Food Africa 2026?
December 7 to 10, 2026, open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
Where is Food Africa held?
At the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo.
How many exhibitors are expected?
The organizer promotes more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 51 countries for the 2026 edition.
Who should attend?
Food manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality buyers, procurement teams, and other food-industry decision-makers.
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