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Africa's Premier Food & Beverage Trade Show

Africa's Big Seven is the African continent's premier food and beverage trade show, held annually each June at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The show targets Sub-Saharan importers and distributors across 7 product sectors cover

Founded 2002 Gallagher Joburg Annual June 10,000+ Buyers
Africa's premier food trade show Pan-African retail buyers Strong commodity and feed focus Growing African import demand
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Visitor Countries
50+
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Trade Visitors
8,000+
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Exhibitors
350+
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Frequency
Annual · June
About the Trade Fair

About Africa's Big Seven

Africa's Big Seven is the African continent's premier food and beverage trade show, held annually each June at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

The show targets Sub-Saharan importers and distributors across 7 product sectors covering food, drink, packaging, hospitality, manufacturing, and pan-African HoReCa supply chains.

Strategic Importance

Why Africa's Big Seven Matters for Indian Exporters

Africa's Big Seven is the dominant trade event for pan-African food import and retail procurement — regional distributors, retail chains, and HoReCa buyers converge here to source staple grains, spices, and proteins. India is the world's largest basmati rice exporter and a major supplier of spices and pulses to Africa; Indian exporters leverage SARS food-safety approvals, Halal certifications, and COMESA/ECOWAS trade agreements for market access.

Key buyers: South African retail (Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Woolworths) · Sub-Saharan distributors (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania) · African feed mills · Agro commodity traders · Pan-African HoReCa procurement

Africa's Big Seven venue

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Africa's Big Seven held?+
Annual at Gallagher Convention Centre. Confirmed dates and exhibitor lists are available at the official trade fair website. Radiance Overseas tracks editions for buyer-side market intelligence.
Who organizes Africa's Big Seven and who are typical buyers?+
Africa's Big Seven is organized by Specialised Exhibitions (Montgomery Group). Typical attendees include South African retail (Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Woolworths) · Sub-Saharan distributors (Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania) · African feed mills · Agro commodity traders · Pan-African HoReCa procurement relevant to the host market — sourcing teams, B2B procurement, and distribution channels covering the regional supply chain.
What Indian product categories see strongest demand at Africa's Big Seven?+
Basmati rice (1121, 1509, Pusa grades — massive African retail and institutional demand), Indian spices (turmeric powder, cumin, chili powder, garam masala), pulses (split chickpea, lentil, kidney bean), dehydrated vegetables, edible oils, ghee, and food-grade chemicals see strong demand from African retailers, importers, and distributors — anchored by SARS food safety (South Africa), Halal certification (SANHA), ECOWAS food import regulations, and COMESA trade agreements.
Does Radiance Overseas attend Africa's Big Seven?+
Radiance Overseas currently follows but does not exhibit at Africa's Big Seven. We monitor the event for market signals and are happy to schedule sourcing meetings around the event window. Contact info@radianceoverseas.com or +91-9691201501 (India) to set up a B2B conversation.

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