Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Global supply.
African demand.
One powerful marketplace.
Africa’s key food & beverage sourcing event connecting global trends and local innovation.
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Anuga Select comes to South Africa
Anuga Select South Africa is coming to South Africa, bringing one of the world’s most recognized food and beverage trade fair brands to the African market. Backed by the global strength and reputation of the Anuga portfolio — including its flagship event in Cologne, which attracts thousands of exhibitors and buyers from more than 190 countries — the event creates a new platform for international and regional businesses looking to grow across Africa.
Organized through the powerful partnership between dmg events and Koelnmesse, Anuga Select South Africa combines deep regional market expertise and a strong African footprint with the international reach and credibility of one of the world’s leading exhibition organizers.
Taking place from 22–24 June 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the event will connect international suppliers, regional manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hospitality professionals and key buyers for three days of sourcing, networking and business development. Anuga Select South Africa will showcase products, innovations and solutions across the full food and beverage value chain while supporting partnerships and trade opportunities across Africa.
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A gateway to Africa’s trillion-dollar food economy
South Africa is one of Africa’s leading food and beverage trade hubs, offering advanced infrastructure, established retail networks and direct access to fast-growing consumer markets across the continent.
Positioned at the centre of regional trade and international distribution, Cape Town provides the ideal platform for global suppliers looking to connect with buyers actively sourcing products, technologies and solutions for Africa’s rapidly evolving food and beverage industry.
Africa’s food and agribusiness market is projected
to reach $1 trillion by 2030
Source: World Economic Forum
Africa is home to more than 1.4 billion consumers, creating one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets
Source: RSM International Ltd
South Africa’s food retail sector was valued at an estimated $50 billion in 2024
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
South Africa is home to approximately 1,900 food processing companies, making it one of Africa’s most developed food manufacturing markets
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Meet the buyers shaping the future food trade in Africa
Anuga Select South Africa provides exhibitors with direct access to key decision-makers across retail, hospitality, wholesale, distribution and food service industries looking to source products and build new supplier partnerships. Whether launching new products, entering new markets or strengthening existing networks, the event is designed to generate meaningful business opportunities and leads.
Discover the full spectrum of food and beverage sourcing
Anuga Select South Africa brings together the complete food and beverage ecosystem, showcasing products and innovations across key industry sectors.
Product categories:
Connecting suppliers with Africa’s key food and hospitality buyers
Anuga Select South Africa attracts senior decision-makers and high-volume buyers actively sourcing products, services and solutions for the African market.
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Powered by a global partnership driving international food trade
Anuga Select South Africa is organised by dmg events in partnership with Koelnmesse, combining regional market expertise with the global legacy of the Anuga brand.
This strategic collaboration brings world-class exhibition experience, international industry reach and deep sector knowledge to support the growth of Africa’s food and beverage industry and create a leading platform for business, innovation and trade across the continent.
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