AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania – 3rd Edition
DATE: MARCH 2026
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
WELCOME TO TANZANIA'S No.1 INTERNATIONAL FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW
AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in March 2026, marking the third edition in the country, since the hosting of prior successful editions in 2019 and 2023.
Set to be bigger and better than the previous editions, the trade show will comprise of 8 sections showcasing milling and baking technologies; ingredients and commodities; packaging solutions and equipment; and dairy, beverages, fresh produce and other food processing technologies.
The food, beverage and milling industry in Tanzania is one of the most vibrant in Africa, with new investments in the food and related industries increasing substantially over the last 5 years especially in the soft and alcoholic beverages; grain milling and storage plus animal feed; meat processing; oilseeds processing and packaging; dairy products and other sectors such as coffee and tea and fruits and vegetables, including spices.
With a fast growing economy, a young and growing population and increasing demand for locally produced and processed products, Tanzania offers unique investment opportunities – and the demand for innovative, efficient, affordable and adaptable technologies is on the rise.
At AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition, you will meet and network with leading regional and global suppliers of the latest milling, processing and packaging equipment and solutions, ingredients, supply chain and other solutions – easing your sourcing of new technologies and services for your next project or investment.
At the high level Summit, you will also get to discover new insights into the investments opportunities and market trends in the food and related industries in Tanzania; meet and network with food manufacturers; and discover, taste and source delicious, nutritious food products from Tanzania, Africa and globally.
The AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition is open to attend for all the food industry stakeholders in Tanzania, Africa and globally.
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPOS?
The AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo events showcase the entire range of new technologies to the food and consumer goods manufacturing, retail and hospitality industry in Africa, including . . .
INGREDIENTS, CHEMICALS & COMMODITIES
- Colour additives, flavours and flavour enhancers
- Sweeteners, salts, fat compounds and their replacers
- Herbs, spices and spice mixes
- Enzymes, flour and bread improvers, dough strengtheners and conditioners
- Yeast ingredients, leavening agents, anti-caking agents
- pH control agents and acidulants
- Stabilizers, thickeners, binders, texturizers and firming agents
- Emulsifiers and humectants
- Vitamins and minerals and fortificant mixes
- Chemicals, Preservatives and Gases
- Proteins and meat replacers
- Natural ingredients etc.
STORAGE, HANDLING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
- Grain storage, handling, weighing and conveying solutions
- Milk, beverage and other liquids storage, handling, weighing and conveying solutions
- Fruits, vegetables and nuts storage, handling, weighing and conveying solutions
- Grain cleaning and sorting technologies
- Fruits, vegetables and nuts cleaning and sorting solutions
- Metal detection and handling systems
- Warehousing solutions and software
- Cold chain solutions
MILLING, BAKING & ANIMAL FEED TECHNOLOGIES
- Grain milling and processing equipment and technologies
- Baking equipment and processing technologies
- Animal feed equipment and processing technologies
- Ingredients and commodities for grain milling, baking and animal feed industries
- Coffee, cocoa and tea processing technologies
FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES & MATERIALS
- Food processing equipment for confectionery, fruits and veg, snacks and other food products
- Packaging materials - Wraps and films; Corrugated and cardboard boxes; Pouches, tubes and laminates; Paper and plastic bags; Aseptic packaging; Pre-forms and plastic bottles; Glass jars and containers; Cans; Plastic containers; Bulk and industrial containers; Crates, pallets and trays; Woven sack and jute bags; Green packaging solutions
- Auxilliary supplies and chemicals - Caps & Closures; Ingredients & Chemicals; Adhesives; Printing Inks; Packaging Straps; Tapes; Labels; Cushioning Materials
- End of line solutions - Case packers and sealers; Palletisers and pallet wrappers; Shrink and sleeve wrapping machines; Labelling and coding equipment; Conveying systems
- Packaging equipment and supplies
DAIRY & BEVERAGE PROCESSING & HANDLING TECHNOLOGIES
- Forming, filling and sealing equipment
- Weighing and measuring equipment
- Homogenization and pasteurization equipment
- Canning and filling equipment
- Metal detection and sorting equipment
- Heating, cooling and drying equipment
- Vacuuming and gasification equipment
- Cooking and mixing equipment
- Cooling, heating and freezing equipment
- Ingredients and commodities for the dairy and beverage industries
MEAT & POULTRY PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES
- Transport Handling & Defeathering Equipment
- Cutting, Portioning, Processing & Evisceration Equipment
- Egg handling and equipment solutions
- Weighing, Grading & Sorting Equipment
- Chilling, Refrigeration & Freezing Equipment
- Packaging Equipment
- Rendering & Offal handling Equipment
- Packaging Materials
- Ingredients and commodities for meat, poultry and seafood industries
RENEWABLE ENERGY, UTILITIES & MORE
- Solar generation technology
- Energy storage and management solutions
- Utilities (power, compressed air, oxygen and other gases) management and technologies
- Water and waste management
- Construction and facilities management
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling equipment
FOOD SAFETY & LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIES
- Laboratory equipment and supplies
- Microbiological testing kits and solutions
- In-line quality management equipment
- Training & Consultancy services
- Auditing and compliance management services
- Food testing and laboratory services
- Nutritional testing services
- Shelf life testing services
FINANCIAL, CONSULTANCY SERVICES & MORE
- Financial services
- Insurance services
- Consultancy and management services for human resources, sales, distribution, information technology and other services
- Accounting software and services
THE PROGRAM
The Program at the 2026 edition of AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition consists of the following activities:
EXHIBITION OF NEW PROCESSING, PACKAGING, MILLING, FORMULATION & OTHER SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD MANUFACTURING, RETAIL & HORECA INDUSTRIES
EXHIBITION OF PROCESSED & PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS PLUS RELATED AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES FROM AFRICA AND ACROSS THE WORLD
HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE ADDRESSED & ATTENDED BY KEY DECISION MAKERS FROM THE PRIVATE & GOVERNMENT SECTORS, DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS & ACADEMIC & RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
THOUSANDS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET, NETWORK AND DO BUSINESS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SUPPLIERS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES & OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FROM ETHIOPIA AND BEYOND
KEY AGENDA AT THE CONFERENCE SESSIONS
The conference sessions at the AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition consists of the following key issues faced by the food, beverage and milling industries in Tanzania and Africa:
FOOD INNOVATION & TRENDS
PROCESSING & PACKAGING TECH
INVESTMENTS & FUNDING
MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS & CLIMATE
FOOD TRADE & MARKETS
FOOD NUTRITION, SAFETY & SECURITY
DIGITALISATION & NEW TECHNOLOGIES
KEY INFORMATION
The next edition of AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo Tanzania edition will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
DATES: March 2026
VENUE: To be adviced
ADDRESS: To be adviced
SHOW TIMINGS
09.00-18.00 HOURS
09.00-18.00 HOURS
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AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expos are the leading trade shows and conferences for the food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry in sub-Saharan Africa.
The events take place in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda
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