1,400+ exhibitors from 52 countries to showcase food, beverage, packaging, and processing innovations from 7 to 10 December 2026.
Cairo, Egypt – The Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC) is preparing to welcome Food Africa and interpack MEA 2026, bringing together more than 1,400 exhibitors from 52 countries from 7 to 10 December 2026. Together, the exhibitions are set to form Africa’s largest international gathering for the food, beverage, packaging, and processing industries.
Held under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, and Ministry of Finance, the exhibitions are organized by IFP Group (International Fairs & Promotions), Konzept and Messe Düsseldorf.
A Global Industry Gathering
The 11th edition of Food Africa and the 7th edition of interpack MEA will feature companies from across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including Egypt, Germany, Italy, France, China, India, Türkiye, Brazil, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Food Africa will bring together food producers, exporters, importers, distributors, and buyers, showcasing products and opportunities across the food and beverage industry. Running alongside it, interpack MEA will highlight the latest processing and packaging machinery, materials, technologies, and industrial solutions.
Together, the exhibitions will offer a comprehensive platform connecting the different stages of the food production, processing, and packaging value chain.
Conferences Addressing Industry Trends and Opportunities
Both exhibitions will host specialized conferences, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers to exchange insights and explore emerging opportunities.
The Food Africa Conference will focus on developments, challenges, and opportunities across the food and beverage sector, while the interpack MEA Conference will highlight innovations, technologies, and trends shaping the future of processing and packaging.
Connecting International Businesses and Buyers
Beyond product showcases and industry discussions, the exhibitions will feature dedicated B2B matchmaking activities and a Hosted Buyers Program, facilitating targeted meetings between exhibitors, qualified buyers, importers, distributors, and key decision-makers.
These initiatives aim to strengthen international trade connections, support new business partnerships, and create opportunities for companies seeking to expand into African and Middle Eastern markets.
With their growing international participation and extensive industry coverage, Food Africa and interpack MEA 2026 will reinforce Egypt’s position as a strategic regional hub for trade, sourcing, manufacturing, and investment.
For more information, please visit www.foodafrica-expo.com and www.mea.interpack.com