Africa Food Show Kenya 2026
foodmachtech | 2026-08-13 | 1176
The Africa Food Show (AFS) 2026, taking place from 19 – 21 August 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya, focuses on key sectors including food, beverages, food processing, packaging, catering, food safety, and supply chains.
The 2026 edition will be held alongside Agro Africa, FoodPack Africa, and THX – The Hotel Expo Kenya, bringing food processing, agricultural processing, packaging, and hospitality sectors together.
For food machinery suppliers, the event offers opportunities to explore local processing needs, meet potential buyers, and identify business opportunities in Kenya and the wider East African market.
Exhibition Name: Africa Food Show Kenya 2026
Date: 19-21 August 2026
Venue: Kenyatta International Convention Center Nairobi, Kenya
Exhibition Scope
| Category | Main Products |
|---|---|
| Food Processing & Manufacturing | Food processing equipment, food manufacturing equipment, agricultural processing equipment, milling equipment |
| Beverage Processing | Beverage production equipment, liquid processing equipment |
| Packaging & Labeling | Packaging machinery, automated packaging equipment, liquid packaging equipment, labeling equipment, packaging materials |
| Agricultural Processing & Storage | Agricultural machinery, harvesting equipment, grain processing equipment, storage systems, conveying systems, automated warehousing |
| Food Safety & Testing | Food safety equipment, quality testing equipment, laboratory equipment |
| Foodservice & Hospitality | Commercial kitchen equipment, hotel and catering equipment, foodservice products |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | Food logistics equipment, conveying systems, logistics packaging, supply chain solutions |
| Food & Beverage Products | Food products, beverages, food ingredients, specialty foods, functional drinks, plant-based foods and alternative proteins |
Key Highlights
Multi-Show Platform
Africa Food Show Kenya 2026 will be held alongside Agro Africa, FoodPack Africa, and THX – The Hotel Expo Kenya, extending the event into agricultural processing, food packaging, and hospitality.
For food machinery suppliers, this creates access to multiple potential buyer groups at one venue. Exhibitors can connect not only with food processors, but also with packaging companies, agricultural processors, hotels, and foodservice operators.
A Broader View of Equipment Needs
Africa Food Show focuses on food processing, food manufacturing, beverages, and food safety, while FoodPack Africa covers packaging machinery, liquid packaging, labeling, and related technologies. Agro Africa adds agricultural machinery, grain processing, storage, and conveying equipment.
This combination provides a broader view of equipment demand across the chain, from raw material handling and processing to packaging, storage, and logistics.
Access to East African Buyers
The combined exhibition brings together food producers, processors, packaging companies, hospitality businesses, and supply chain-related buyers. For Chinese food machinery suppliers entering Kenya, key areas to watch include food processing, packaging, agricultural processing, and commercial foodservice equipment, as well as opportunities to connect with local distributors, importers, and end users.
Market Demand Trends
More Demand for Food Processing Equipment
Kenya has strong agricultural and food raw material resources, while local processing capacity still has room for development. As food companies increase local processing and move toward higher-value products, demand for fruit and vegetable processing, grain processing, meat processing, beverage processing, and food manufacturing equipment is worth watching.
Growing Need for Automated Packaging
FoodPack Africa's focus on packaging machinery, liquid packaging, labeling, and logistics packaging reflects the growing importance of packaging in food production. Beyond basic packaging equipment, automatic packaging, filling, sealing, labeling, and integrated packaging lines may offer opportunities for equipment suppliers.
Closer Links Between Agriculture and Food Processing
Agro Africa connects agricultural machinery with grain processing, storage, and conveying solutions, highlighting the link between agricultural production and food processing. This creates potential opportunities for agricultural processing equipment, milling equipment, conveying systems, and storage equipment in the East African market.
Disclaimer: This article is compiled from publicly available information for reference only. Exhibition schedules and event details are subject to the latest announcements from the organizers.
