WELCOME TO KENYA & EASTERN AFRICA
Welcome to the 11th edition of the No.1 International Trade Show for the Food, Beverage & Milling Industry
Eastern Africa’s largest international trade show for food ingredients; milling, processing, packaging and supply chain technologies; laboratory equipment and supplies plus the latest food and beverage products from Africa and the World
Africa Food Manufacturing Expo (AFMASS) Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition
DATE:
July 15-17 2026
LOCATION:
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
TIMINGS:
09.00 am – 06.00 pm
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WHY KENYA & EASTERN AFRICA MATTERS
Discover a World of Taste, Innovation & New Technologies for your business
Africa Food Manufacturing Expo (AFMASS) – Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition is the leading international trade show for the food, beverage and milling industries in Eastern Africa.
Held annually in Nairobi since 2015, the 2026 edition will host 150+ exhibitors, 8,000+ visitors from 80+ countries, and showcase global and regional leaders in food manufacturing, packaging and processing.
The Expo will feature new technologies, solutions and services for:
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Food & beverage processing and packaging (dairy, beverages, meat & poultry, bakery, snacks, fruits & veg, sauces, tea, coffee, confectionery, etc.) industry
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Grain storage, milling, and animal feed industry
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Hotels, restaurants, and food service industry
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Packaging materials, laboratories, and regulatory agencies
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Home, personal care, and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
The 2026 event will be co-located with related expos in animal nutrition & health, packaging, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, logistics and hospitality—offering visitors a comprehensive cross-sector experience unmatched in the region.
Located in Nairobi, the gateway to Eastern Africa’s dynamic market (24% of Africa’s total economy), AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa provides an unrivalled platform to connect, trade, and grow your business across the region.
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KEY NUMBERS FOR YOU
150+
Exhibiting International, Regional & Local Companies across the co-located events
8000+
Visitors & Conference Delegates across the 6 co-located events
6
Co-Located events covering Packaging, Hospitality; Home & Personal Care; Pharma & Logistics
80+
Countries Represented from Africa and the World
THE PREMIER EVENT TRANSFORMING THE FOOD, BEVERAGE & MILLING INDUSTRY IN EASTERN AFRICA
INTERNATIONAL EXPO HALL - ACCESS LATEST SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The Expo Hall at AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa edition brings together leading multinationals as well as regional and local manufacturers and distributors, showcasing the widest range of new technologies, products – from A-Z!!
Looking for a one-stop shop for processing, milling and packaging technologies; ingredients; laboratory and supply chain solutions? AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa is perfect for you and your business!!
THE SUMMIT - TAP INTO THE FUTURE OF FOOD & BEV INNOVATION - AND MORE . . .
Discover the future of food & beverage innovation; milling, processing and packaging excellence; food safety and quality management, as well as the latest trends in investments, sustainability, supply chain and more . . .
The high-level Summit brings together change makers, investors, C-Suite managers, experts plus policy makers, as they explore the future of manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality in the region and Africa at large.
THE AFRICA MANUFACTURING AWARDS - CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE & IMPACT IN AFRICA
AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa 2026 will feature the Africa Manufacturing Awards – the most influential awards ceremony and Gala Dinner!!
Celebrating excellence across the food, beverage & milling; home and personal care; and pharmaceuticals manufacturing industries, the Awards – which will take place on July 16, 2026 from 3.00 pm onwards – open the doors for sponsors and exhibitors to network fun with winners and changemakers from across Africa and beyond!!
THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW OF THE A-Z OF YOUR BUSINESS
AFMASS Expo events showcase the latest technologies, products and services from global, regional and local manufacturers and distributors of the following:
Food Ingredients & Food Commodities
Fine food & beverage ingredients • Food commodities (sugar, salt, specialty fats and oils, flours etc) • Packaged food & beverage products • Bulk and catering products for foodservice & hospitality • Food supplements, vitamins and minerals
Grain Storage & Milling Technologies; Baking & Animal Feed Technologies
Grain silos, conveying and handling systems • Grain milling & animal feed processing and packaging technologies • Baking and snacks processing and packaging technologies
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Plants & Packaging Technologies
Packaging Materials • Processing & Packaging technologies for Beverages; Meat & Poultry, Dairy, Confectionery, Fruits & Veg, Coffee, Tea & Cocoa etc. • End-of-line technologies & supplies
Laboratory Equipment, Food Testing, Training & Consultancy Services
Laboratory equipment & supplies • Food quality and nutritional testing services • Training, certification, auditing & consultancy services • Pest control services
Plant Automation, Energy, Water & Waste Management and other Technologies
Plant automation • Artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) • Software and ICT technologies • Energy, water and waste management technologies & services
Supply Chain & Logistics Technologies & Services
Cold chain & other logistics solutions • Shipping, transportation and warehousing services • Inventory, distribution software and services • Infrastructure, procurement & risk management services • Financial and insurance services
WHAT PAST EXHIBITORS SAID . . .
TARGET FOOD INDUSTRY SECTORS AT THE EVENTS
AFMASS Expo events are targeted and and are attended investors; CEOs and other C-Suite managers plus professionals in the manufacture, packaging, trade and retail of the following products . . .
Soft & Alcoholic Beverages
Water, Juices, Cordials and more; Beer, Wines, Spirits, Cider and more
Meat, Poultry & Fish Products
Fresh, frozen and processed meat, poultry and fish products; Meat-free and related products
Grains & Milled Products
Grains and milled products from wheat, maize, rice, sorghum/millet, barley etc; Animal feed products
Bakery, Snacks & More
Baked goods such as bread, cookies, biscuits and snacks products; breakfast cereals, pasta, pizza, noodles and more
Dairy Products
Packaged dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, milk powder and many more; dairy-free products
Grocery Goods & Items
Sauces, jams, marmalades; spices, herbs and mixes; stock cubes, soups, cooking aids, sugar, salt and more
Fruits & Vegetable Products
Fresh, frozen and processed fruits and vegetable products; Nuts and seeds
Oilseeds, Fats & Oil Products
Oilseeds such as soy, palm, canola and other oilseeds and nuts; Processed and packaged oil/fat products for home and industrial use
Tea, Coffee & Cocoa Products
Fresh and packaged products from tea, coffee, cocoa and similar products
Neutraceuticals & Specialty Products
Vitamins, minerals and other neutraceutical and specialty products; free-from, organic and certified products
GALLERY OF PAST EDITIONS
Since its debut in 2015 – originally as a technical conference – AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa has grown to be the No.1 food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry trade show and conference in the East African Community region.
With more than 30,000 expo visitors and conference delegates in the last 10 editions, this pan-African event has welcomed attendees from over 100 countries.
The 2026 edition opens new opportunities for further transformation of the industry, building of business and personal networks . . .
MORE THAN JUST FOOD - DISCOVER MORE AT THE AFRICA MANUFACTURING WEEK!!
Discover more!! With a number of related industry events at the 2026 edition, you have much more to sectors to meet, network and do business during the Africa Manufacturing Week, including the following . . .
AFRICA HPC MANUFACTURING EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the Home, Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry
AFRICA PHARMA MANUFACTURING EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Industry
AFRICA PACKAGING EXPO
The No.1 International Trade Show for Packaging Materials plus Processing & Packaging Technologies
AFRICA COATINGS EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the Paints, Coatings & Surface Treatment Industry
AFRICA FARMTECH EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the Crop and Animal Production, Nutrition & Health Industry
THE LOCATION
The 2026 edition of AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition will be hosted in Nairobi, Kenya
VENUE: Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
SHOW TIMINGS
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 2: THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 3: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
SIGN UP TODAY TO TAKE YOUR SPACE AT THE BIGGEST TRADE SHOW IN EASTERN AFRICA!
AFMASS Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition opens the door to the fast-growing economies of Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, DRC, Tanzania, Uganda and many more.
As the largest pure-play food & beverage manufacturing, hospitality and consumer goods industries event to be hosted in the region, the trade show and conference enables you to showcase your latest technologies and products and demonstrate your leadership – better than any other event.
CONFIRMED SPONSORS
Contact the organisers for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
POWERED BY
AFMASS Expo events are organised by the publishers of the most influential magazines and websites for the food, beverage and milling, agriculture, packaging, dairy, animal feed and hospitality industries in Africa and the Middle East . . .
ORGANISED BY
Africa Food Manufacturing (AFMASS) Expos are the leading trade shows and conferences for the food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry in sub-Saharan Africa.
The events have been hosted in Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda, with plans for other editions in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana in future
UPCOMING EDITIONS 2026
Contact Us
FW Africa
P.O. Box 1874-00621, Nairobi, Kenya
Call / WhatsApp No:
Virginia (+254) 725 34 39 32