Reed Exhibitions expands its portfolio

Reed Exhibitions is expanding its portfolio in the food and beverage industry with their recent acquisition of the Coffee & Chocolate Expo.

The annual Coffee & Chocolate Expo attracts over 35 000 trade and consumer visitors, and has over 80 000 followers on social media. In its eighth year, the exhibition has been an incredible avenue for exhibitors to showcase their brands and products within the Coffee & Chocolate industry. Carol Weaving, managing director of Reed Exhibitions Africa, said: “As Africa’s leading exhibition organiser, and with an esteemed selection of trade and consumer events, it is only fitting that we acquire the best events in their sector that fit alongside ours. “Coffee & Chocolate Expo will run alongside the successful Fire & Feast Meat & Food Festival and the launch edition of Bars & Good Spirits under the newly formed Food & Drink Revolution Carol Weaving and Nadine Shone sign the Coffee and Chocolate agreement Africa event, taking place from 17- 19 July 2020 at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa.”

Nadine Shone, owner and founder of the Coffee & Chocolate Expo, said the acquisition allows growth into relevant industries such as hospitality and retail with the implementation of a trade programme and African and International exhibitor participation. “I am honoured to entrust Reed Exhibitions Africa with the Coffee & Chocolate Expo and I am certain that they will successfully carry forward this vision to the next level. I extend my full support and am excited to join the Reed Exhibitions Africa team, and take this event to new heights,” she said. The Food & Drink Revolution Africa event falls under the capable leadership of Sian Cullingworth, portfolio director of the lifestyle, design and retail division at Reed Exhibitions Africa.

“We are excited to grow our portfolio of offerings in the Food & Beverage sector. The Coffee & Chocolate Expo acquisition puts us in a favorable position to expand on the visitor experience to the alreadysuccessful Fire & Feast Meat Festival.

“We promise visitors a unique experience with an assortment of food and beverage products on display. With an explosion of flavours all rolled into one unique event, there is something for the whole family.”

For more information visit www.coffeechoc.co.za