The 5th Food & Beverage West Africa Trade Exhibition will open in Lagos on June 11, 2024, with more than 300 exhibitors from around the world expected to participate in the exhibition.
The show is expected to attract more than 5,000 industry professionals from the food retailing, hospitality and supply sectors.
The participants shall be occupying all four halls at the Landmark Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will feature 11 country pavilions representing Italy, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, India, USA, China, Egypt, Dubai, Pakistan, and Russia. There will also be a local focus with more than 40 local exhibitors featuring in a SME Zone dedicated to Nigerian F&B entrepreneurs.
According to a statement issued by the organisers, BtoB Events, the Food & Beverage West Africa 2024 will be held from June 11 to 13.
Now in its fifth edition, it offers visitors the first chance to see new products being launched into Nigeria as well as securing business deals on food and drinks, whether popular and niche.
The Exhibition Manager, Brad Smith, said: “We bring the global food and beverage industry to West Africa, with the show consisting of exhibitors from over 40+ countries worldwide, spanning five continents and all with incredibly exciting products, looking to do business within the West African market.
“The exhibition will demonstrate a huge range of products from all different F&B categories, many being seen in West Africa for the first time. From confectionery and snacks, FMCG from all over the world, alcohol, energy drinks, coffee and tea, sauces, spices, condiments, meat and poultry, rice, machinery, packaging and equipment, and many, many more…”
According to the organisers, the feedback from the 2023 show indicated that 89 per cent of visitors were successful in finding new suppliers for the business. Attendees recognise that FAB West Africa is the only opportunity for businesses across the world to access the key decision makers from across the African food and beverage industry.
“The efforts of our team behind the scenes to ensure the companies attending will meet the top-level buyers/importers/distributors from across the region is unmatched,” said Mr Smith.
“This is shown by the level of success within the market that companies achieve once they have exhibited at FAB. Simply, there isn’t another platform like FAB West Africa. Here’s to another year of unprecedented success!”
Companies interested in taking part or wanting to discuss sponsorship or in-show visibility should contact Mr Smith, on +44 (0) 2477 298627 or Brad.Smith@btob-events.com, to find out more.
Anyone working in the F&B sector intending to visit the event should pre-register at https://fab-westafrica.com/pre-register for free attendance and faster admission. Otherwise, there will be a nominal entry fee at the door.
Exhibitors and visitors can also WhatsApp ‘FAB’ to +44 79037 56683 for regular updates.
The statement added that as the leading exhibition in the region, Food & Beverage West Africa is the exclusive partner of prestigious organisations such as: The Restaurant and Food Services Proprietors Association of Nigeria (REFSPAN).