FAB West Africa - Exhibition Manager Statement - December 2024

It’s that time of the year when we reflect on the past 12 months and the year ahead. The Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition in June 2024 saw a record number of visitors, including many from neighbouring countries such as Ghana, Benin, Togo, Senegal, and Cameroon, among others.

The event was a huge success, fostering new partnerships, business deals, and unparalleled networking opportunities. The exhibition hosted over 300 exhibitors from around the world and over 5,700 trade professionals in attendance from across the African continent. It also facilitated the introduction of new products and partnerships in the West African market.

Bookings for Food & Beverage West Africa 2025 are steaming ahead, with the show now 90% sold out! Recently, we have welcomed new exhibitors joining us from: 

·        India
·        Turkey
·        UK
·        Poland
·        Spain
·        Ivory Coast
·        Thailand
·        UAE

As you can see, the event has a high level of international support as exhibitors recognise the value of showcasing their products in Nigeria.

In the meantime, we will be out and about visiting you and other events where we hope to meet existing and potentially new exhibitors for the FAB West Africa Exhibition. Our current schedule includes attending:

·        Germany – ISM Cologne at Koelnmesse, running from February 2-5
·        France – Wine Paris at Porte de Versailles from February 10-12  
·        UAE – Gulfood 2025 taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17-21
·        Germany – ProWein 2025 taking place at Messe Düsseldorf from March 16-18 
·        UK – IFE 2025 at ExCel London from March 17-19

If you are going to be at any of these events or will be nearby and would like to meet up with us to discuss exhibiting in Nigeria, please get in touch.

Nigeria and other Africa countries spends a staggering $50 billion annually on food imports, a new report has revealed, shedding light on the continent’s heavy reliance on foreign agricultural products despite its vast agricultural potential.The report, conducted by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), underscores the paradox of Africa's immense agricultural resources and untapped arable land, which could make the continent self-sufficient in food production. However, challenges such as insufficient infrastructure, low productivity, and limited investment in the sector have hindered its progress.

We know that exhibitors coming to Food & Beverage West Africa will see the desire for growth and the excitement and enthusiasm the region has for building business partnerships in the food and beverage sector.

We would like to thank you all – exhibitors, partners, clients, and visitors – for your support and enthusiasm for Food & Beverage West Africa throughout the 2024 period, and for contributing towards the exhibition’s success. Wishing you all the very best for your continued success in the coming year

Brad Smith
Exhibition Manager
Food & Beverage West Africa