Africa's Big Seven 2012
Africa's largest and only food, beverage and associated suppliers industry event
15-17 July 2012, Johannesburg, South Africa
Gallagher Convention Centre  |  Midrand  |  Gauteng
       
 
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 EVENT DETAILS
   
 Date:
 15 - 17 July 2012
 Sunday & Monday  -  10h00 - 17h00
 Tuesday  -  10h00 - 16h00 (no entry after 15h30)
  
 Venue:  Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng
  
 Online Registration:  Closes 14 July 2012
  
 Enquiries: Exhibition Management Services
+27 11 7837250
admin@exhibitionsafrica.com
  
  EVENT DESCRIPTION
 Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) is the continent’s largest Food and Beverage industry trade event attracting
 exhibitors from around the world keen to tap into the growing buying power of Africa's 800 million
 consumers.

 AB7 is co-located with the 19th Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) that features
 non-food retail products across all categories.

 Together the two events host over 750 exhibitors from 35 countries. Trade buyers who visit from over 50
 countries typically comprise importers, exporters, agents, distributors, wholesalers, supermarket chains
 and general retailers

 Event Profile
 Africa’s Big Seven derives its name from the seven different and specific industry sectors that make up
 the exhibition profile. These seven sectors are augmented by focus topics (such as Halaal world) and
 industry conferences, workshops and topical briefings.

 The sectors profiled are:
Agrifood which focuses on Agricultural outputs and agro processors that add value to these products.
Foodtech Africa features manufacturing, processing and packaging technology for food manufacturers.
Drinktech Africa encompasses the entire beverage and liquid food business from raw materials, to blending, bottling, packaging and the finished products themselves.
Foodbiz Africa caters to the continent’s fast growing food service industries that include hotels, restaurants, caterers and fast food outlets.
Interbake Africa showcases all the ingredients, additives, equipment and technology to run a successful and profitable bakery.
Pan Africa Retail features food, beverages and merchandise.
Retail Solutions provides retailers with access to latest "state of the art" technology, systems and products that keep business profitable and ahead of their competitors.

 Conferences
 The following Events & Workshops will also run alongside the Exhibition:

 6th AGRIFICA AgriBusiness Africa Workshop and B2B sessions
 
 Tackling issues and solutions effecting agriculture and agribusiness in Africa
 For more details contact Marianna du Plessis; agrifica@agrifica.co.za or phone 012 804 9729


 
 Providing insight into the development, dynamics, innovation, technology and management of
 on-line retailing on a national and international basis.
 
For more details contact Danie Herbst; danie@tci-sa.co.za  or phone 011 803 0009


 
 Featuring latest trends & challenges regarding technology, systems and products; how retail
 solution companies ensure customer satisfaction and experience; presentations by local and
 international retail solutions' experts
 
For more details contact Mariette Broodryk; mariette@tci-sa.co.za  or phone 011 803 0009


 SANBWA Bottled Water Conference
 
 Ensuring sustainability, unlocking profitability in the industry
 
For more details contact Robbie Cameron; register@rca.co.za  or phone 011 487 3819


 Show Visiting hours
Sunday, July 15 -  10h00 - 17h00
Monday, July 16 -  10h00 - 17h00
Tuesday, July 17 -  10h00 - 16h00 (no entry after 15h30)