Your exclusive access to THE African food manufacturing and packaging community Africa Food Manufacturing is the leading industry trade fair in Egypt and North Africa, showcasing machinery, technology and ingredients to support the entire lifecycle of the food manufacturing process. Exhibits include printing and packaging machinery, manufacturing and processing equipment for food, beverages, dairy, bakery and confectionary, food ingredients, food logistics and grain milling technologies and storage. Africa Food Manufacturing, formerly known as Afropackaging and Food Manufacturing has run successfully in Cairo since 2012. Now in its 6th edition, the exhibition has evolved into a truly international event, with a global network of exhibitors and a visitor base from across Africa and the Middle East.
Featuring AFROPACK showcases the latest technologies and solutions in printing and packaging, helping food producers deliver high quality end products in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
AFROFOODTECH brings together the latest advances in food processing and manufacturing technologies as well as a wide array of ingredients. The show supports food companies in delivering exceptional and nutritious products.
Over 3 days, Africa Food Manufacturing brings together thousands of professionals from the food processing and manufacturing industries. The exhibition enables visitors to source equipment and technologies that help them to optimise process, manage cost and improve quality.
Visitors Profile Co-locating with Food Africa - Cairo
200+ Exhibitors
VIP Networking Reception
8,500+ Visitors from the Food Processing, Manufacturing and Packaging industries
Hosted Buyers Programme
Pre-arranged face to face
meetings
Manufacturing Companies
Transport and Logistics
• CEO • General/Senior Management • Procurement Directors • Owners • Plant Production Teams • Research & Development Teams • Engineering Teams
• Procurement Managers • Finance Directors • Supply Chain • Fleet and Inventory Management • Operational Managers
Processing Professionals • Engineers • Plant Supervisors • Research and Development • Product Development • Quality Controllers • Food Scientists • Maintenance Managers Packaging Professionals
Country
Pavilions
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Educational Seminars and Technical WORKSHOPS
• Brand Managers • Owners • Product Development • Marketing Directors/Managers • Product Directors/Managers • Food Safety • Quality Control • Food Technicians
Government Representatives Investors Wholesalers Dealers & Distributors Importers/Exporters Regulators
Africa Food Manufacturing is packed full of benefits designed to deliver TO you fantastic return on your investment 17,500 SQUARE METERS OF EXHIBITION SPACE Africa Food Manufacturing and Food Africa together occupy the entire Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC). Across the two exhibitions, visitors have access to the whole industry, from ingredients, processing and packaging to end product. The exhibition offers an outstanding opportunity to promote your products to your exact target audience and generate an excellent ROI from your presence at the show.
HIGH QUALITY CONTENT The exhibition incorporates a detailed programme of conference sessions, technical seminars and B2B meetings. Exhibitors benefit from the opportunity to present themselves as industry thought leaders when delivering detailed technical presentations to a large network of buyers and visitors.
ENDLESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Three days of networking begin with our VIP Welcome Reception, available to hosted buyers, VIP visitors and exhibitors. Hosted at a premium local restaurant, this key event allows you to discuss future business in an informal setting helping you build long term relationships with senior decision makers.
Country Pavilions Africa Food Manufacturing is featuring country pavilions which enable small and medium sized businesses to achieve even greater visibility with local manufacturers and distributors thanks to their strong and distinctive national images.
Meet the Buyers
How does it work?
Available exclusively to exhibitors ‘Meet the Buyer’ is our signature networking programme, enabling you to meet directly with senior level buyers from across Africa.
· It takes place in a dedicated area in the exhibition hall · Each exhibitor can book meetings prior to the exhibition · An online tool will be available to preview a list of registered visitors to request and book meetings · Face to face meetings are then arranged for you on-site · The rest is up to you!
Meetings can be arranged at your exhibition stand or in our dedicated meeting lounge on the show floor. Buyers are stringently pre-qualified as having current product requirements that match your portfolio to ensure you make the most of your time at the exhibition.
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Major opportunities for your business at Africa Food Manufacturing Investment in Egypt’s food and drink sector is increasing. Both local and multinational companies have recognised the significant opportunities presented by a large domestic consumer market, a strategic geographical location at the heart of the Middle East and Africa and a plentiful and cost effective labour force.
The annual growth rate of the food processing subsector in Egypt reached 34%
The total number of food and beverages factories in Egypt exceeds 4000 catering for both the local and export markets
92% of the equipment used for processing vegetables is imported
Egypt accounts for 16.3% of dairy production by market value in Africa and the Middle East
The World Bank forecasts the food market in the MENA region to exceed $1 trillion by 2030
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Dr. Nadine Zaki, General Manager, Gargour
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It's my second time to participate in the exhibition, I see a great progress in the quality of performance of organising the exhibition. I'm keen to participate again as they are extending their activities, getting more international companies to meet in one place.
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37% of the investment in food processing subsector is originated from foreign companies
Packaging equipment for the food processing industry represents 50% of the total market
The bottled water industry in Egypt is forecast to grow by 7% YoY in 2017
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The exhibition is growing year after year so we are keen to be present every time. Eng. Mohamed El-Olali, Area Sales Manager, Bosch Packaging Technology
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WHY EXHIBIT? Exhibiting will put you in direct contact with food manufacturers across Egypt and Africa looking to procure new solutions, equipment and machinery as well as discover new technologies that will improve their efficiency and results. By taking a stand at Africa Food Manufacturing you will: a Network with more than 8,500 decision makers looking to improve their manufacturing lifecycle a Promote your brand at the forefront of the food manufacturing industry in Africa a Demonstrate your products and solutions directly to your target market a Increase the number of qualified leads in Egypt and across Africa a Secure meetings with hosted buyers and senior procurement professionals from local and international food manufacturing companies a Facilitate the opening of new business channels and the expansion of your contact network a Find and appoint new distributors in the region
Why Sponsor? Sponsoring will raise your profile and position you as a key player in the field of food manufacturing and packaging technology and equipment in Africa. It will enable you to engage with senior leadership from across the sector and increase your reputation in the field. By sponsoring Africa Food Manufacturing you will: a Build long term brand awareness a Reinforce your presence at the show a Retain a major presence amongst food manufacturers if you are unable to exhibit a Test the water before you enter the market a Enhance your company's visibility to a wider, targeted audience a Gain additional marketing support
Who should exhibit
• Packaging Technology and Machinery Providers • Packaging Materials and Products Providers • Printing Technology and Machinery Providers
• Food Processing Technology and Machinery Providers • Food Processing Equipment and Solutions • Food Ingredients
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Type of stands and pricing SPACE ONLY ONE LEVEL: MIN 15m2
STANDARD SHELL SCHEME: 9m2 – 36m2
UPGRADED SHELL SCHEME: 9m2 – 36m2
Allows you to create your own stand design to stand out among the others.
Includes ready built aluminium stand with power, lights, carpet and name board.
Includes ready built wooden stand with power, lights, carpet and name board.
USD 280 / sqm
USD 320 / sqm
USD 360 / sqm
Every exhibitor receives: Opportunity to pre-arrange meetings at our ‘Meet the Buyers’ programme Logo, 100-word profile plus contact details on the event website 2 VIP passes which entitle you to VIP networking reception Priority booking for the 2018 exhibition
We are quite impressed by the show and the organisers, also by the quality of visitors.
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Nadia Taylor, The Co-owner & Director, TNA Australia
About the organisers:
Informa Exhibitions delivers over 150 trade and consumer exhibitions annually across the globe. More than 800 talented individuals collaborate to present market leading events for sectors including Beauty, Construction, Design, Life Sciences, Maritime, Nutraceuticals, Pop Culture and Real Estate. Through face to face and digital channels, Informa Exhibitions enables communities to engage, experience and do business. Informa Exhibitions first entered the Egyptian market in 2011 with the acquisition of the well-known real estate exhibition Next Move, now rebranded as Cityscape Egypt. In 2015, Informa opened an office in Cairo and through a number of acquisitions and joint ventures, quickly grew to become the largest organiser of trade shows in Egypt. Informa Exhibitions has an ambitious five-year growth strategy in place for the country, underpinned by a rapid expansion of existing and future events.
Arab African Conferences and Exhibitions (ACE), which operates the Mediconex, Pharmaconex and Africa Food Manufacturing exhibitions and conferences, is a leading event organiser in Egypt, specializing in scientific and industrial technology trade shows. Their trade shows, exhibitions and conferences are organised to promote the highest standards of technology to the Egyptian market, enabling international and local professionals to gain up-to-date knowledge, network with prospective clients, launch and promote new products.
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Thi s co- yea loc r w ati e ar ng wit e h
22-24 April 2017, CICC, Egypt
Africa’s Leading Food & Agri Exhibition for Retail Trade, Food Service & Private Label. The second edition of Food Africa, the International Trade Exhibition for Food and Beverages, set a new benchmark, establishing itself as one the most specialized F&B and Agriculture exhibitions in the region. Inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Tarek Kabil, Minister of Trade and Industry, and organized by IFP (International Fairs and Promotions) and Konzept (Exhibitions & Event Management), Food Africa was held from 4 to 7 May 2016 at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center (CICC). Gathering 10,260 professional visitors and 290 exhibitors from 28 countries across 10,000 SQM of exhibition space, Food Africa 2016 included a Live Cooking Show powered by the Egyptian Chefs Association (ECA), Technical Seminar, Conferences in addition to its fruitful Hosted Buyers Program, a specialized B2B platform where more than 400 specialized Buyers from Africa, GCC, Far East & Eastern Europe take part in it. The show also welcomed H.E.Ms. Ewa Lech, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland, for a special visit as well as numerous public and private leading experts for a series of specialized conferences, speeches and seminars.
MAC FRUIT ATTRACTION An international collaboration for an international network. In Conjunction with FOOD AFRICA, MAC FRUIT ATTRACTION MENA is a unique platform that provided international fruit and vegetable companies’ direct access to new strategic markets, allowing them to contact local operators and the influence zone in the Middle East and North Africa. The show attracted professionals from across all sectors and industries that operate and rely on fresh produce, including producers, distributors, retailers, laboratories, and other relevant service providers.
WHY EXHIBIT: • • • • • • •
Meet new prospective buyers & suppliers Position your business amidst the greatest concentration of buyers Sign Contracts & agreements on location Find a reliable agent or distributor Exchange experiences & insights with local professionals Gain increased visibility in the East African Market especially the COMESA region
EXHIBITORS PROFILE: • • • • • • • • •
Bakery, Cake & Desserts Dairy Products Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Olives & Olive Oil Dates Meat & Poultry Confectionary & Snacks Rice Organic & Diet Food
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Beverages Frozen Fruits & Vegetables Herbs & Spices Grains, Cereals & Flours Tea & Coffee Honey & Jam Canned & Chilled Food Nuts & Dried Food Condiments, Sauces & Preserves
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For more Information about FOOD AFRICA, please visit the website www.foodafrica-expo.com or contact Dalia Kabeel on dalia.kabeel@konzept-egypt.com or call +20 106 4766684.
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Contact US: Alex Hawkes E: afmexpo@informa.com P: +201 000 611 032 www.africa-foodmanufacturing.com
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