Shaping the future with food & drink technology Africa


Our exhibitors are the key to an event that delivers innovations and solutions especially developed for the Southern African Market. Every two years, the complete process chain for the beverage and food industry along with the associated packaging industry gather in one venue to inspire a demanding audience, by matching supply and demand to specific market and industry needs.



Participate in food and drink technology Africa—the premier trade fair for food, beverage, and packaging in Southern Africa.

Explore tailor-made solutions for the Southern African market, presented by local and interna-tional companies and industry leaders.

Reach the potential of three shows, collocated in one place and use vast synergies and knowledge transfer in the overlapping areas.

Benefit from the strong brand, Messe München drinktec, and its international network.



food & drink technology (fdt) Africa has established itself as an important platform for the food, beverage and packaging industry in South Africa. It covers the entire process chain – from raw materials and processing, to bottling, packaging and logistics.



The trade fair has taken place every two years in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our fourth edition of fdt Africa was unique to the brand as this premiered in our first co-location, creating the largest industry specific co-location in the country.



In 2019, we welcomed 65 local and international exhibitors and over 1,790 visitors from 21 countries.

Venue

GALLAGHER CONVENTION CENTRE

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