Grow your Business in Zambia & Southern Africa
Welcome to the No.1 International Trade Show for the Food & Beverage Manufacturing; Milling & Animal Feed; Hospitality, Logistics, Labtech, Packaging & Agriculture Industries in Southern Africa.
DATE: MAY 13-15, 2026
LOCATION: RADISSON BLU HOTEL, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
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AFMASS Food Expo Zambia & Southern Africa 2026 – powered by Andritz Feed & Biofuel – brings together business owners, managers and professionals across the food, beverage and milling; packaging; hospitality and logistics industries for extensive networking, business linkages and discovery of new technologies that are vital for the transformation of one of the most important regions in Africa.
Over 3 days, industry leaders, traders, government officials as well as innovators and changamakers converge in Lusaka – Zambia and Central & Southern Africa’s centre of commerce and industry – to meet and do business with international manufacturers and distributors of new technologies, products and services; as well as regional and local companies.
Now in it’s third edition, AFMASS Food Expo Zambia & Southern Africa has become the most important trade show and conference in Zambia and sorrounding countries, attracting visitors from across the SADC region of Africa – Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini – and beyond.
TOPICAL ISSUES AT THE EXPO & CONFERENCE
Food & Beverage Innovation
Grains, Milling & Feed Technology
Food & Beverage Packaging Technology
Food & Beverage Processing Technology
Food & Feed Safety & Quality
Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence
Agricultural Production & Value Addition
Hospitality & FoodService Excellence
DISCOVER THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS - FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING COMPANIES
The 2026 edition of AFMASS Food Expo Zambia & Southern Africa will be graced by the following companies, among others . . .
JOIN US AT THE EXPO & CONFERENCE
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Showcase your company’s latest technologies, products and services to the crop and animal production; food & beverage; grain milling and feed and hospitality industries in Zambia and Southern Africa – one of the fastest growing regions in Africa
ATTEND & SOURCE
Discover the future of taste, innovation and new technologies in the agriculture; food & beverage; grain milling and feed and hospitality industries in Zambia and Southern Africa; meet and source solutions from international, regional and local manufacturers and distributors to grow your business.
LEARN & DISCOVER
Discover the emerging investment opportunities and the latest market trends at daily conference sessions; plus attend premium networking sessions with industry peers, government agencies, NGOs and academic institutions
WHAT'S ON SHOW AT THE EXPOS
AFMASS Food Expos are uniquely positioned in terms of the wide variety and diversity of new technologies, products and services that facilitate sustainable businesses growth across the manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, retail and other sectors of the economy, including:
Food & Agricultural Processing Technologies
Discover the latest machinery and technologies used to transform agricultural raw materials into finished food and beverage products, including milling, baking, dairy, meat & poultry, beverage, fruit & vegetable and oilseeds processing equipment.
Packaging Materials, Processing, Filling & Automation
Explore a wide range of packaging innovations including flexible packaging, bottles, cans, cartons, labels, closures and sustainable packaging materials; plus advanced production technologies e.g. filling, weighing, sealing, labelling, coding, palletising and automated production line systems
Ingredients, Additives & Commodities
Meet international and regionals suppliers of food ingredients, additives, flavours, colours, oils, grains, sugars, starches, ingredients systems and food commodities essential for manufacturing food, beverages and consumer products.
Grain Storage, Milling & Animal Feed Solutions
Discover technologies and services supporting the grain and feed value chain, including grain storage systems, silos, milling equipment, feed processing technologies and bulk material handling systems.
Supply Chain, Logistics & Cold Chain Solutions
Explore logistics technologies and services that support efficient distribution and storage, including transport & freight services; cold rooms, refrigerated transport, warehouses and systems, material handling (forklifts etc) and supply chain software and management solutions.
Fresh, Processed & Packaged Food & Beverage Products
Explore a diverse showcase of fresh, processed and packaged food and beverage products from Africa and around the world, including dairy products, snacks, beverages, cereals and grains, confectionery; meat, poultry and seafood products; frozen foods, ready-to-eat and plant-based innovations.
Laboratory & Quality Management Technologies
Discover the latest laboratory equipment, machinery and services that ensure food & feed safety; quality excellence and compliance across the manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture industries in Africa; plus training, consultancy and compliance systems and software.
Hospitality & Foodservice Equipment
Find commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration systems, catering supplies, raw materials and ingredients, cooking technologies and hospitality solutions designed for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, cafés and institutional kitchens.
Engineering, Construction & Industrial Services
Connect with experts in factory design, industrial construction & automation; utilities provision and management (fuel, power, compressed air, steam, water, waste, fire protection); renewable energy systems; maintenance services, ICT and software platforms; occupational safety and health solutions and other technologies that support modern manufacturing and processing facilities.
PROFILE OF ATTENDEES AT THE EXPOS
AFMASS Food Expo attract a wide variety of influential people - Business Owners and Directors; CEOs / MDs, General Managers; Plant, Technical, Engineering, QA / R&D Directors & Managers; and Procurement / Supply Chain Directors & Managers; as well as traders - who are key decision-makers looking to source products, forge strategic alliances, and explore investment opportunities within some of the fastest growing industries in Africa, including:
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Grain & Cereal Processors, Millers & Bakers — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking new machinery and processes.
- Food & Beverage Processors & Packers — from SMEs to large industrial operations seeking new machinery, ingredients, laboratory and supply chain technologies.
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Animal Feed Manufacturers & Nutrition Specialists — sourcing efficient production equipment and quality raw materials.
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Commodity Traders & Dealers — exploring market trends, storage solutions and trading opportunities - across the crop, livestock and fisheries sector
- Hotels, restaurants and catering (HORECA) and other institutional buyers - sourcing processing, packaging systems and other solutions; and processed and packed food & beverage products
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Agriculture & Agribusiness Industry - across the crop, horticulture and livestock (poultry, swine, dairy, beef, aquaculture, apiculture etc) industry
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Manufacturers & Distributors of Equipment, Packaging & Ingredients, Lab & Hospitality Technologies — showcasing the latest innovations in processing, storage and handling.
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Government Agencies, Regulators & Development Partners — engaging on policy, standards and food security issues.
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Investors, Consultants & Service Providers — from logistics, finance, digital platforms, and business services that support the grains ecosystem.
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Allied Industry Investors, Managers & Professionals - participants from adjacent industries who benefit from overlapping technologies and partnerships offered at the Expos
ONE EXPO HALL - FEATURING 10+ INDUSTRY SECTORS ACROSS THE AGRI-FOOD & RELATED INDUSTRIES
AFMASS Food Expos bring together the following industry-focused events, all under one roof:
AFRICA FOOD INGREDIENTS EXPO
Focus: Ingredients, Additives & Raw Materials & Commodities for the Beverage, Dairy, Confectionery, Bakery, Milling & other sectors
AFRICA BEER, SPIRITS, WINE & DRINKS SUMMIT & EXPO (AFRICA BEVTECH EXPO)
Focus: Beer, Spirits, Wines & Soft Drinks Industries
AFRICA MILLING & FEEDTECH EXPO
Focus: Grain Storage, Milling & Animal & Aqua Feed Manufacturing; Oilseeds Processing & Packaging
AFRICA MEAT & POULTRY EXPO
Focus: Meat & Poultry Processing & Packaging; Fish and Seafood Processing & Packaging
AFRICA BAKERY EXPO
Focus: Pastries, Baked Goods, Confectionery & Snacks Processing & Packaging Technologies
AFRICA PACKAGING EXPO
Focus: Packaging Materials Manufacturing; Processing & Packaging Technologies
AFRICA LOGISTICS EXPO
Focus: Logistics, Mobility & Supply Chain Industries
AFRICA HOTELS & RESTAURANTS EXPO
Focus: FoodService, Hotels & Restaurants Industry
AFRICA PET INDUSTRY EXPO
Focus: Pet Nutrition, Health & Processing & Packaging Technologies
AFRICA FARMTECH EXPO
Focus: Crop & Animal Production, Nutrition & Health
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
The following are the premium sponsors and partners of the 2026 edition of the event:
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AFMASS Food Expos are the No.1 international trade shows and conferences for the food & beverage manufacturing; grain milling, animal feed and pet food manufacturing; packaging; logistics; hospitality and agriculture industries in Africa.
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