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The Star
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Shaping the future of food and beverage with Africa's local and global brands at the forefront
Staff Reporter | Published 4 hours ago Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from more than 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa's premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from June 10-12, is considered to be the continent's most influential when it comes to F&B sourcing and innovation. With a large number of people coming from abroad, and showcasing 15 international pavilions, the Africa Food Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for African businesses looking to tap into global markets. According to the African Development Bank, the African F&B market is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, on the back of rapid economic and urban growth on the continent. In support of this development and the needs that arise from it, dmg events in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre, are launching the Africa Food Show as part of the highly regarded Gulfood series. The Africa Food Show will build on the success of Gulfood - the world's largest F&B exhibition in Dubai, as well as the acclaimed Saudi Food Show. 'The Africa Food Show will highlight the untapped potential of the continent and help businesses discover the myriad opportunities that exist in the local and international F&B sector. By highlighting trends and challenges, the event will help provide a roadmap to elevate Africa's offerings to the global stage,' said vice-president of dmg events South Africa, Joshua Low. Exhibitors will showcase their products at the African Food Show, including a diverse range of international pavilions. Among these will be Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Canada, India and Singapore, to name but a few. Major South African brands will also be on the lineup, including Catercorp,, Barry Callebaut, Fair Cape, Unilever, Karan Beef, Beef Master, Excellent Meat Market, Atlantis Foods, Econofoods, Rhodes Food Group, Ina Paarman's Kitchen, Petit Forestier and Fairview. 'The show is an opportunity to give amazing local products and techniques the spotlight they deserve. Africa is aligning itself with the future of food and forward-thinking businesses are looking for ways to leverage emerging trends for sustained success,' added Louw. Exhibitors will showcase their products at the African Food Show, including a diverse range of international pavilions. Among these will be Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Canada, India and Singapore, to name but a few Image: Supplied The Africa Food Show will run concurrently with the Africa Food Summit, a three-day conference exploring the future of African F&B, with a focus on 'transforming healthy foods for climate and health'. Attendees can look forward to talks by highly decorated speakers like Maxwell Gomera, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Branch at the United Nations; Stacy Saggers, Commercial Growth Director South Africa at Kantar; Lorraine Makura, Head of Research and Development at McCain South Africa; and Miles Kubeka, Founder of Wakanda Food Accelerator, among many others. The results of the highly anticipated 'Industry Index' will also be revealed at the Africa Food Summit - this is a survey run by the Africa Food Show in partnership with Circana, with the aim of collecting feedback from the broad F&B sector on a range of topics and trends. Additional special features at the Africa Food Show include the perennially popular South Africa Bakers Challenge, run in partnership with the South African Bakers Association and the Game of Chefs, Global Pizza Challenge and National Burger Challenge, hosted in partnership with the SA Chefs Association and Econofoods. Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes. The Africa Food Show will be co-located with the 8th annual Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa, the continent's largest event for the hotel, restaurant, bar and café sectors. This event will welcome more than 150 local exhibitors and present a range of interactive features. Africa's culinary scene is undergoing a remarkable transformation and at the heart of this evolution is the inaugural Africa Food Show 2025. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of food, culture and innovation, offering lifestyle media a wealth of engaging stories and interview opportunities. The Africa Food Show is more than just a trade event, it's a sensory experience and attendees can explore a global marketplace of flavors, from the rich spices of India to the artisanal cheeses of the Netherlands. South Africa's culinary prowess will be on full display, with renowned brands such as Ina Paarman's Kitchen, Fairview, Rhodes Food Group and Unilever showcasing their latest offerings. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the stories behind these household names and discover the innovations driving their success. Attendees can immerse themselves in the excitement of live competitions, including the South Africa Bakers Challenge, Game of Chefs, Global Pizza Challenge, and National Burger Challenge. These events not only entertain but also highlight the creativity and talent within Africa's food scene.
IOL News
02-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Shaping the future of food and beverage with Africa's local and global brands at the forefront
Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from more than 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa's premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from June 10-12, is considered to be the continent's most influential when it comes to F&B sourcing and innovation. With a large number of people coming from abroad, and showcasing 15 international pavilions, the Africa Food Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for African businesses looking to tap into global markets. The African F&B market is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030. Image: Supplied According to the African Development Bank, the African F&B market is expected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, on the back of rapid economic and urban growth on the continent. In support of this development and the needs that arise from it, dmg events in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre, are launching the Africa Food Show as part of the highly regarded Gulfood series. The Africa Food Show will build on the success of Gulfood - the world's largest F&B exhibition in Dubai, as well as the acclaimed Saudi Food Show. 'The Africa Food Show will highlight the untapped potential of the continent and help businesses discover the myriad opportunities that exist in the local and international F&B sector. By highlighting trends and challenges, the event will help provide a roadmap to elevate Africa's offerings to the global stage,' said vice-president of dmg events South Africa, Joshua Low. Exhibitors will showcase their products at the African Food Show, including a diverse range of international pavilions. Among these will be Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Canada, India and Singapore, to name but a few. Major South African brands will also be on the lineup, including Catercorp,, Barry Callebaut, Fair Cape, Unilever, Karan Beef, Beef Master, Excellent Meat Market, Atlantis Foods, Econofoods, Rhodes Food Group, Ina Paarman's Kitchen, Petit Forestier and Fairview. 'The show is an opportunity to give amazing local products and techniques the spotlight they deserve. Africa is aligning itself with the future of food and forward-thinking businesses are looking for ways to leverage emerging trends for sustained success,' added Louw. Exhibitors will showcase their products at the African Food Show, including a diverse range of international pavilions. Among these will be Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Canada, India and Singapore, to name but a few Image: Supplied The Africa Food Show will run concurrently with the Africa Food Summit, a three-day conference exploring the future of African F&B, with a focus on 'transforming healthy foods for climate and health'. Attendees can look forward to talks by highly decorated speakers like Maxwell Gomera, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Branch at the United Nations; Stacy Saggers, Commercial Growth Director South Africa at Kantar; Lorraine Makura, Head of Research and Development at McCain South Africa; and Miles Kubeka, Founder of Wakanda Food Accelerator, among many others. The results of the highly anticipated 'Industry Index' will also be revealed at the Africa Food Summit - this is a survey run by the Africa Food Show in partnership with Circana, with the aim of collecting feedback from the broad F&B sector on a range of topics and trends. The Africa Food Show will be co-located with the 8th annual Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa, the continent's largest event for the hotel, restaurant, bar and café sectors Image: Supplied Additional special features at the Africa Food Show include the perennially popular South Africa Bakers Challenge, run in partnership with the South African Bakers Association and the Game of Chefs, Global Pizza Challenge and National Burger Challenge, hosted in partnership with the SA Chefs Association and Econofoods. Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes. The Africa Food Show will be co-located with the 8th annual Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa, the continent's largest event for the hotel, restaurant, bar and café sectors. This event will welcome more than 150 local exhibitors and present a range of interactive features. Africa's culinary scene is undergoing a remarkable transformation and at the heart of this evolution is the inaugural Africa Food Show 2025. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of food, culture and innovation, offering lifestyle media a wealth of engaging stories and interview opportunities. The Africa Food Show is more than just a trade event, it's a sensory experience and attendees can explore a global marketplace of flavors, from the rich spices of India to the artisanal cheeses of the Netherlands. South Africa's culinary prowess will be on full display, with renowned brands such as Ina Paarman's Kitchen, Fairview, Rhodes Food Group and Unilever showcasing their latest offerings. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the stories behind these household names and discover the innovations driving their can immerse themselves in the excitement of live competitions, including the South Africa Bakers Challenge, Game of Chefs, Global Pizza Challenge, and National Burger Challenge. These events not only entertain but also highlight the creativity and talent within Africa's food scene.
IOL News
01-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Discover Africa's food and beverage future at the inaugural Africa Food Show
With a large number of people coming from abroad, and showcasing 15 international pavilions, the Africa Food Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for African businesses looking to tap into global markets. WELCOMING more than 350 exhibitors and 6 000 visitors from more than 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa's premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10-12 June 2025, is considered to be the continent's most influential when it comes to F&B sourcing and innovation. With a large number of people coming from abroad, and showcasing 15 international pavilions, the Africa Food Show is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for African businesses looking to tap into global markets. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African F&B market is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, on the back of rapid economic and urban growth on the continent. In support of this development and the needs that arise from it, dmg events, in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre, are launching the Africa Food Show as part of the highly regarded Gulfood series. The Africa Food Show will build on the success of Gulfood — the world's largest F&B exhibition in Dubai, as well as the acclaimed Saudi Food Show. 'The Africa Food Show will highlight the untapped potential of the continent and help businesses discover the myriad opportunities that exist in the local and international F&B sector,' according to Joshua Low, vice president of dmg events South Africa. 'By highlighting trends and challenges, the event will help provide a roadmap to elevate Africa's offerings to the global stage.' More than 350 exhibitors will showcase their products at the African Food Show, including a diverse range of international pavilions. Among these will be the Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, Canada, India and Singapore, to name but a few. Major South African brands will also be on the lineup. 'The show is an opportunity to give amazing local products and techniques the spotlight they deserve,' Low said. 'Africa is aligning itself with the future of food, and forward-thinking businesses are looking for ways to leverage emerging trends for sustained success.' The Africa Food Show will run concurrently with the Africa Food Summit, a three-day conference exploring the future of African F&B, with a focus on 'transforming healthy foods for climate and health'. Attendees can look forward to talks by highly decorated speakers like Maxwell Gomera, Director, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Branch at the United Nations; Stacy Saggers, Commercial Growth Director South Africa at Kantar; Lorraine Makura, Head of Research and Development at McCain South Africa; and Miles Kubeka, Founder of Wakanda Food Accelerator, among many others. The results of the highly anticipated 'Industry Index' will also be revealed at the Africa Food Summit — this is a survey run by the Africa Food Show in partnership with Circana, with the aim of collecting feedback from the broad F&B sector on a range of topics and trends. Additional special features at the Africa Food Show include the perennially popular South Africa Bakers Challenge, run in partnership with the South African Bakers Association and the Game of Chefs, Global Pizza Challenge and National Burger Challenge, hosted in partnership with the SA Chefs Association and Econofoods. Winners will be rewarded with cash prizes. The Africa Food Show will be co-located with the 8th annual Hotel and Hospitality Expo Africa, the continent's largest event for the hotel, restaurant, bar and café sectors, which takes place at the CTICC from 11-12 June. This event will welcome over 150 local exhibitors and present a range of interactive features.
Arabian Business
31-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
DWTC Hospitality served almost 1 million guests in 2024
DWTC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Dubai World Trade Centre, reinforced its status as a premier hospitality services provider in 2024, serving nearly one million guests across more than 2,400 events. As an award-winning leader in large-scale and bespoke catering, it remained the preferred choice for private, corporate and government clients. From mega exhibitions and international conventions, corporate galas and hospitality events, to high-profile weddings and private events, DWTC Hospitality showcased its ability to deliver world-class hospitality services at scale, both at events hosted within DWTC's owned and managed venues – including Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and Jafza One Convention Centre. DWTC Hospitality results Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said: '2024 has been an outstanding year for DWTC's Hospitality division, reinforcing our pivotal role in Dubai's dynamic events landscape. 'Our culinary team continues to push boundaries with innovative, award-winning experiences, backed by exceptional service standards. 'From large-scale exhibitions and conferences to high-profile weddings and gala dinners, we remain committed to setting new benchmarks and delivering hospitality experiences that consistently surpass expectations' DWTC Hospitality demonstrated its operational excellence in 2024 by delivering world-class catering and hospitality to some of the region's most prestigious large-scale exhibitions and events, including Gulfood, World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai, Arabian Travel Market and GITEX Global. It also expanding its international presence at GITEX Africa. In addition to large-scale events the team catered to over 400,000 attendees to corporate and private events held at DWTC's venues. Its expertise in managing diverse events was particularly evident in the weddings segment, where it successfully catered to more than 150 wedding celebrations, serving more than 63,000 guests. Catering at conferences and associations maintained its upward trajectory, with the Hospitality division serving nearly 95,000 attendees, a 12 per cent increase from the previous year, reinforcing DWTC's strong standing in this sector. Key events, including the WCA Worldwide Conference, AWS MENA Summit 2024, and The International Congress of Endocrinology, among others, played a significant role in driving this growth. Jafza One Convention Centre (JOCC), operated by DWTC, witnessed exceptional growth, catering to over 25,000 attendees, more than doubling its numbers from the previous year with a 116 per cent increase. Similarly, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) played a pivotal role in DWTC Hospitality's success, catering to more than 73,000 attendees in 2024. These achievements further reinforce DWTC Hospitality's commitment to excellence and its growing influence across multiple venues. DWTC's Hospitality division catered to more than 145,000 guests to 1,105 external events in 2024, reflecting an impressive 37 per cent year-on-year growth. Key events included: Dubai International Boat Show Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Dubai World Cup MEBAA Show (The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association) To sustain this growth, operational capacity was strategically enhanced, allowing the team to cater to up to 40,000 guests per day while maintaining exceptional service standards. Julfar said: 'As we look to the future, our commitment remains steadfast in redefining industry standards and strengthening Dubai's position as a global leader in world-class hospitality and events of all scales. 'Through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering dedication to service excellence, we are evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. 'Our ambition extends beyond delivering exceptional experiences – we are shaping the future of hospitality by integrating cutting-edge culinary creativity, operational excellence, and sustainable practices to set new benchmarks. 'Aligned with Dubai's vision for economic and tourism growth, we are poised to play an integral role in advancing the sector, ensuring our venues, services, and expertise continue to lead on the global stage'.
Emirates 24/7
25-03-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
DWTC Hospitality Division Achieves Strong Performance in 2024
DWTC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Dubai World Trade Centre, reinforced its status as a premier hospitality services provider in 2024, serving nearly one million guests across more than 2,400 events. As an award-winning leader in large-scale and bespoke catering, it remained the preferred choice for private, corporate and government clients. From mega exhibitions and international conventions, corporate galas and hospitality events, to high-profile weddings and private events, DWTC Hospitality showcased its ability to deliver world-class hospitality services at scale, both at events hosted within DWTC's owned and managed venues - including Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and Jafza One Convention Centre - as well as hundreds of locations across the United Arab Emirates. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said: '2024 has been an outstanding year for DWTC's Hospitality division, reinforcing our pivotal role in Dubai's dynamic events landscape. Our culinary team continues to push boundaries with innovative, award-winning experiences, backed by exceptional service standards. From large-scale exhibitions and conferences to high-profile weddings and gala dinners, we remain committed to setting new benchmarks and delivering hospitality experiences that consistently surpass expectations' Another Landmark Year for Large-Scale Exhibitions & Corporate and Private Event Hospitality DWTC Hospitality demonstrated its operational excellence in 2024 by delivering world-class catering and hospitality to some of the region's most prestigious large-scale exhibitions and events, including Gulfood, World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai, Arabian Travel Market and GITEX Global, whilst also expanding its international presence at GITEX Africa. In addition to large-scale events the team catered to over 400,000 attendees to corporate and private events held at DWTC's venues. Its expertise in managing diverse events was particularly evident in the weddings segment, where it successfully catered to over 150 wedding celebrations, serving more than 63,000 guests. Continued Growth in Catering at Conferences and Associations Catering at conferences and associations maintained its upward trajectory, with the Hospitality division serving nearly 95,000 attendees, a 12% increase from the previous year, reinforcing DWTC's strong standing in this sector. Key events, including the WCA Worldwide Conference, AWS MENA Summit 2024, and The International Congress of Endocrinology, among others, played a significant role in driving this growth. Strong Performance Across DWTC-Operated Venues Jafza One Convention Centre (JOCC), operated by DWTC, witnessed exceptional growth, catering to over 25,000 attendees, more than doubling its numbers from the previous year with a 116% increase. Similarly, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) played a pivotal role in DWTC Hospitality's success, catering to over 73,000 attendees in 2024. These achievements further reinforce DWTC Hospitality's commitment to excellence and its growing influence across multiple venues. Surge in Off-site Catering DWTC's Hospitality division catered to over 145,000 guests to 1,105 external events in 2024, reflecting an impressive 37% year-on-year growth. Key events included the Dubai International Boat Show, Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Dubai World Cup, MEBAA Show (The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association), and more. To sustain this growth, operational capacity was strategically enhanced, allowing the team to cater to up to 40,000 guests per day while maintaining exceptional service standards. 'As we look to the future, our commitment remains steadfast in redefining industry standards and strengthening Dubai's position as a global leader in world-class hospitality and events of all scales. Through continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering dedication to service excellence, we are evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry. Our ambition extends beyond delivering exceptional experiences - we are shaping the future of hospitality by integrating cutting-edge culinary creativity, operational excellence, and sustainable practices to set new benchmarks. Aligned with Dubai's vision for economic and tourism growth, we are poised to play an integral role in advancing the sector, ensuring our venues, services, and expertise continue to lead on the global stage,' added Julfar. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
