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Hosted Buyers Program 2026

Welcome to the Hosted Buyers Platform

Connecting qualified global buyers with premier exhibitors across Food Africa, interpack MEA, and Fresh Africa 2026.

Food Africa 2026 Food & Beverage
interpack MEA 2026 Processing & Packaging
Fresh Africa 2026 Fresh Produce
Industry Convergence

Three leading exhibitions. One integrated B2B platform.

Food Africa, interpack MEA, and Fresh Africa 2026 are held concurrently, bringing together the food, beverage, fresh produce, processing, and packaging industries.

Food Africa, now in its 11th edition, stands as Africa’s largest and most influential food and beverage trade exhibition, connecting manufacturers, exporters, buyers, distributors, and industry professionals across Africa, the Middle East, and international markets.

interpack MEA, formerly pacprocess MEA and now in its 7th edition, is the leading international exhibition for processing, packaging, and printing technologies in the Middle East and Africa. As part of the globally renowned interpack alliance hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, it showcases advanced industrial solutions, automation technologies, and sustainable innovations.

Fresh Africa, now in its 6th edition, is a leading fresh produce exhibition dedicated to fruits and vegetables, connecting producers, exporters, buyers, and suppliers across regional and international markets.

Together, the co-located exhibitions connect the full value chain—from food production and fresh produce to processing, packaging, printing, and distribution—creating strong opportunities for sourcing, networking, partnerships, and business growth.

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Cross-sector sourcing

Discover products, suppliers, technologies, and solutions across connected industry segments in one place.

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Global business access

Meet manufacturers, exporters, buyers, distributors, and decision-makers from regional and international markets.

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High-value networking

Build targeted connections designed to support partnerships, sourcing opportunities, and business expansion.

About the Program

Business matchmaking designed for measurable outcomes.

The Hosted Buyers Program at Food Africa, interpack MEA, and Fresh Africa is a tailored B2B platform designed to facilitate high-value business connections and maximize return on investment for participants.

The program brings together qualified buyers and key decision-makers from global markets, offering exclusive access to pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with exhibitors. This direct, targeted format supports business expansion, sourcing opportunities, strategic partnerships, and on-site deal making.

Designed to deliver measurable business outcomes for both buyers and exhibitors, the Hosted Buyers Program is a key feature of the co-located exhibitions and an important driver of international trade and business growth.

Hosted Buyers Highlights

A platform built around the right business connections.

Last year, the Hosted Buyers Program gave industry professionals the opportunity to meet a wide range of relevant buyers and market classifications.

Hosted Buyers Program participants and buyer representation
Hosted Buyers Program buyer classifications
Explore the Program

Everything you need before taking part.

Review eligibility, program advantages, participation details, and highlights from previous editions.

Who qualifies for the Hosted Buyers Program

Who Qualifies?

Understand the profile and eligibility criteria for hosted buyers.

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Hosted Buyers Program networking

Why Take Part?

See how the program supports targeted networking and business development.

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Hosted Buyers Program benefits

Program Benefits

Discover the advantages available to qualified hosted buyers.

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Gallery

Explore highlights and moments from the Hosted Buyers Program.

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How It Works

A clear path from application to business meetings.

If your application is successful, our Hosted Buyers team will contact you and guide you through the remaining steps.

Counting down to the 2026 edition

Plan your participation and prepare for high-value business connections.