Start Date:
Jun 30th, 00:00
End Date:
Jul 2nd, 00:00
Location:
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
SAITEX AND AFRICA'S BIG 7 2013 EXHIBITIONS
FMCG
Feb 14th, 09:18
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
30 June – 2 July
Africa’s burgeoning middle class population is going to be the biggest trade opportunity for the world’s food and beverage industry over the next two decades. From agribusiness and food processing to food retailing, the food service industry and the fast food phenomenon, Africa is already providing a thriving market for companies operating in these sectors. The seven-in-one food and beverage trade show has proven to be a versatile and effective international platform for tapping into the African market and promoting trade with the rest of the world. The 2012 event attracted 8,730 buyers from 53 countries, of which 23 were from the continent.
The 7 components of Africa’s Big Seven are:
1. Pan Africa Retail Trade – Dry goods ● groceries ● frozen foods ● convenience foods ● HMR ● fresh produce ● confectionery ●beverages ● liquor and FMCG
2. Agrifood - Fresh produce ● Product development ● Ingredients, additives & flavourings ● Processing ● Quality control ● Value added food products
3. FoodTech Africa - ● Ingredients, additives & flavourings ● Manufacturing technologies ● Production, processing and packaging equipment
4. DrinkTech Africa - Beverage processing & packaging machinery, equipment & technology; beverage products
5. Interbake Africa - Ingredients ● premixes ●mixes ● ready mixes● processes ● equipment ● shelf ready products
6. Retail Solutions – ATM ● EFT Terminals ● Retail IT ● Security & cash handling equipment ● Shopfitting ● Refrigeration ● Store layout ● Merchandising ● Display equipment ● Point of Sale systems ● Back office software ● Lighting
7. FoodBiz Africa - Hospitality, retail & institutional catering Equipment, food preparation and preservation equipment ● Packaging ● Warming, heating and refrigeration ● Catering supplies
Plus
Promoting Halaal product manufacturers & retailers to the growing African Moslem market
Exhibitor profile:
Manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters of products, equipment & technology
Visitor Profile:
• Owner/MD/CEO
• General manager
• Buyer/Procurement
• Manufacturer
• Wholesaler
• Distributor/agent
• Retail independent
• Retail chain
To watch the AB7 / SAITEX promotional video please click on:
New Video which is an overview of Africa's most influential and innovative international trade exhibitions, showing why they ...
For more information on exhibiting, contact Lineke van der Brugghen on admin@exhibitionsafrica.com and to register as a visitor, please visit: www.exhibitionsafrica.com
Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
30 June – 2 July
The 2012 event surpassed all expectations. Combined with its co-located food and beverage sister show, Africa’s Big Seven (AB7), the joint event drew 894 multi-national exhibitors and 15 253 visitors, confirming it as the biggest business opportunities show in Africa. SAITEX is an export/import showcase that facilitates trade throughout Africa and internationally SAITEX is an ideal platform for all business operators from the largest corporations to the smallest SMME’s to network and increase international market share. It also acts as a forum for government and investment agencies to showcase their projects.
Special focus in 2013:
Tools, Hardware & Building Supplies (THABS);
• Building and construction machinery (light)
• Products, Tools & Light Machinery for use in building and construction
• Hardware & DIY products
• Generators, compressors and air tools
• Welding machines and supplies
Housewares & Homewares;
• Dinnerware (e.g. crockery, cutlery, servingware/flatware)
• Bedding & Linen, including
- Duvets, comforters, bedcovers, throws, quilts, sheets, inners & protectors
- Kids linen & bedding, bedroom/playroom accessories
- Towels & Tableware
• Curtains & Window Finishings /Fittings
• Kitchenware and Cookware
• Household & Kitchen Appliances /Equipment, including electrical & manual
• White goods
• Brown goods
• Toiletries
• Plasticware/products
• Home entertainment systems & related products
• Furniture: indoor, outdoor & workspace
• Carpets, rugs & flooring
• Soft furnishings, baskets
• Lighting & Lighting Accessories
• Candles, Vases, Vessels
• Home Storage
• Antiques
• Wall & Sculptural Artwork
• Frames, Mirrors
• Household Fittings, Accessories & Home decor
• Luggage
• Camping & leisure equipment
• Sports, health & gym equipment
• DIY products, tools, swimming pool and garden equipment
Home Appliances
• Kitchenware and Cookware
• Household & Kitchen Appliances /Equipment, including electrical & manual
• White goods
• Brown goods
SAITEX - General Retail
• Retail ready products
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods
• Electronic systems/appliances
• Textiles and apparel
• Footwear & leather products
• Office equipment, furniture & stationery
• Innovative & Creative Products/New Patents
Light Industrial
• Machinery for manufacturing and packaging retail ready products such as food and beverages, stationery, plastics, clothing, footwear and leather products, cosmetics, household articles, etc.
• Plumbing products, sanitary ware
It will also feature
• Tourism
• Development & Government Agencies/services
• Financial, Investment & Business Services
• Import / Export Agents, Professional & Trade Services; Logistics, Transport & Service Providers
Exhibitor profile:
Exhibitors are manufacturers and exporters across a range of (essentially) retail sectors whilst visitors are importers, agents, distributers, wholesalers and retailers.
Visitor Profile:
• Owner/MD/CEO
• General manager
• Buyer/Procurement
• Importers
• Agents
• Distributors
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
To watch the AB7 / SAITEX promotional video please click on:
New Video which is an overview of Africa's most influential and innovative international trade exhibitions, showing why they ...
For more information on exhibiting, contact Anina Hough on saitex@exhibitionsafrica.com and to register as a visitor, please visit: www.exhibitionsafrica.com
