WELCOME TO ZAMBIA & SOUTHERN AFRICA
Welcome to the 3rd edition of the No.1 International Trade Show for the Food, Beverage & Milling Industry in Zambia
AFMASS Southern Africa is the only trade show for food ingredients; milling, processing, packaging and supply chain technologies; laboratory equipment and supplies plus the latest food and beverage products in Zambia and sorrounding countries
Africa Food Manufacturing Expo (AFMASS) Zambia & Southern Africa Edition
DATE:
May 6-8, 2026
LOCATION:
Lusaka, Zambia
TIMINGS:
09.00 am – 06.00 pm
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WHY ZAMBIA & SOUTHERN AFRICA MATTERS
Discover a World of Taste, Innovation & New Technologies for your business in Southern Africa
Africa Food Manufacturing Expo (AFMASS) Zambia & Southern Africa Edition is the No.1 international trade show for the food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry in Zambia and Southern African countries.
Previously hosted in Lusaka, Zambia in 2018 and 2019, the event is set for a comeback, with the 3rd edition set to welcome 60+ sponsors and exhibitors, 2,000+ attendees from 30+ countries in Africa and the World.
Featuring world-leading multinational manufacturers as well as local and regional distributors, the Expo Hall will feature a wide range of solutions for a number of sectors:
- Food and beverage manufacturing and packaging industry (beverages, meat & poultry, dairy, bakery, snacks, confectionary, fruits and vegetables, sauces/ketchups, etc)
- Grain storage, milling and animal feed processing and packaging
- Hotels, restaurants, food service and fast food industry
- Government regulatory agencies and laboratories
- Packaging materials manufacturing
- Manufacturing of home and personal care and pharmaceutical products
With its location in Lusaka, Zambia, the event offers the perfect platform to source the A-Z of the latest technologies for your next project in Zambia and Southern African countries of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Namibia, Angola, Lesotho, Eswatini, South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo.
TRANSFORMING THE FOOD, BEVERAGE & MILLING INDUSTRY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
AFMASS Zambia & Southern Africa edition will feature the following key attractions that will define the future of the food & beverage manufacturing and milling industry in Zambia, Southern Africa and beyond . . .
EXPO HALL WITH A-Z FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The Expo Hall at AFMASS Zambia & Southern Africa edition brings together leading multinationals as well as regional and local manufacturers and distributors who will be showcasing the widest range of new technologies, products and services – making the event the largest of its kind in Zambia and sorrounding countries.
Looking for a one-stop shop for processing, milling and packaging technologies; ingredients; laboratory and supply chain solutions? AFMASS Zambia & Southern 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 from Zambia and the SADC region to explore the future of manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality in the region and Africa at large.
SOURCE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES - FROM WORLD LEADING MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS
AFMASS Zambia & Southern Africa brings together world-leading manufacturers and distributors of the latest technologies, products and services to facilitate your next investments and projects.
Below are some of the past Sponsors and Exhibitors at the last two editions, that were held in 2018 and 2019 . . .
KEY NUMBERS FOR YOU
60+
Exhibiting International, Regional & Local Companies
2000+
Visitors &Conference Delegates across the 4 co-located events
4
Co-Located events covering Packaging, Agriculture & Hospitality
30+
Countries Represented from Africa and the World
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
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
AFMASS Zambia debuted in 2018, with the second edition of the event taking place one year later in 2019.
With the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade show and conference took a break for a few years.
The 2026 edition brings us back to a country and region that has seen tremendous growth and transformation . . .
MORE THAN JUST FOOD - DISCOVER MORE AT THE EXPO
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, including . . .
AFRICA PACKAGING EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for Packaging Materials and Processing & Packaging Technologies
AFRICA FARMTECH EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the Crop & Animal Production, Nutrition & Health Industry
AFRICA HORECA EXPO
The No.1 Trade Show for the FoodService, Hotels, Restaurants & Catering Industry
THE LOCATION
The 2026 edition of AFMASS Zambia and Southern Africa Edition will be hosted in Lusaka, Zambia
VENUE: Lusaka, Zambia
SHOW TIMINGS
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 2: THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
DAY 3: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 09.00-18.00 HOURS
WHO ATTENDS THE EXPOS?
AFMASS Expo events in Africa attract the broadest range of visitors from the following sectors of the economy:
FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
SIGN UP TODAY TO TAKE YOUR SPACE AT THE EXPO
AFMASS Zambia & Southern Africa Edition opens the door to the fast-growing economies of the SADC region, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Mozambique 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
TECHNICAL SPONSOR
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
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