Best Food & Beverage Trade Shows in South Africa
9 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 9 Food & Beverage trade shows in South Africa with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 1,388 exhibitors, led by Organic & Natural Products Portal (an estimated 389 exhibitors). Leading host venues include CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Sandton Convention Centre and Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1). Events run across Free State, Gauteng and Western Cape.
What counts as a Food & Beverage trade show: Food & Beverage trade shows cover edible and drinkable products end to end — ingredients, drinks and spirits, bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat and seafood, alongside the processing and food machinery that makes them.
Top Food & Beverage trade shows in South Africa
Organic & Natural Products Portal
7–9 Aug 2027~389 exhibitorsThe Africa Food Show
22–24 Jun 2027364 exhibitorsHostex 2028
12–14 Mar 2028~250 exhibitorsPropak Cape 2026
27–29 Oct 2026~200 exhibitorsHotel & Hospitality Expo Africa
22–24 Jun 202793 exhibitorsNAMPO Show
9–12 Sep 2026~69 exhibitorsMeetings Africa
22–24 Feb 202723 exhibitorsNutrition
7–9 Oct 2026Groningen Declaration Network
23 Oct 2026
Upcoming Food & Beverage trade shows in South Africa
The Africa Food ShowInternational22 Jun 2027Cape Town, ZA22 Jun 2027Cape Town, ZA364Fact
Hotel & Hospitality Expo AfricaInternational22 Jun 2027Cape Town, ZA22 Jun 2027Cape Town, ZA93Fact
Organic & Natural Products PortalInternational7 Aug 2027Gauteng, ZA7 Aug 2027Gauteng, ZA389Estimate
Meetings AfricaInternational22 Feb 2027Gauteng, ZA22 Feb 2027Gauteng, ZA23Fact
Propak Cape 2026International27 Oct 2026Cape Town, ZA27 Oct 2026Cape Town, ZA200Estimate
Hostex 2028International12 Mar 2028Gauteng, ZA12 Mar 2028Gauteng, ZA250Estimate
NAMPO ShowRegional9 Sep 2026Bothaville, ZA9 Sep 2026Bothaville, ZA69Estimate
NutritionInternational7 Oct 2026Johannesburg, ZA7 Oct 2026Johannesburg, ZA
Groningen Declaration NetworkInternational23 Oct 2026Cape Town, ZA23 Oct 2026Cape Town, ZA
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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