Africa Food Manufacturing Conference 2022

29 - 31 May 2022. 180 International and Local Companies participated in the 10th Edition of Africa Food Manufacturing Exhibition, with the participation of more than 300 brands in the field of food and beverage manufacturing, from 20 different countries including Turkey, Malaysia, India, Netherlands and Germany.

In response to the increasing market demand, baked products and sweets have been added. In addition to the plastic of packaging, focusing on recycling for the sectors included in the exhibition this year, especially with the growth of the two sectors in the markets of Africa and the Middle East.

The exhibition also offered several programs, including a

business matchmaking program that coordinates pre-scheduled meetings among exhibitors and visitors, in addition to a panel discussion that brings together senior executive managers in the packaging sector from the Middle East and Africa to discuss opportunities for Arab-African exchange.

Over the three days of the exhibition, there were two conferences specialized for serving the components industry; 

1. “Fi Africa” conference 
2. “ProPak MENA” the Packaging Industry Conference in partnership with Food Safety Consultants for the Middle East and North Africa and Heliopolis University. 

The two conferences brought the best experts of the food and beverage industry to share their knowledge and experience with the participants and gather insights on the latest technology trends, regulations, market gaps, and potential market expansions in Africa and the Middle East.

Extract of the programme of the “Fi Africa” conference :

30/05 Main Topic: SMEs Management, tips and must acquire technology / equipment

• Mohammad Wageih PRIMA, Madrid; EU-PRIMA Results (2018-2021): Achieving Traceability and Authenticity Control of Traditional Mediterranean Foods Session Scope
• Francois Stepman (ASRAFS) EC Support to Agri busines