Exhibitors from over 30 countries will converge for the fourth edition of the yearly Food and Beverage West Africa exhibition at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos between June 13 and 15.
The organiser of the event, BtoB Events, in a statement, said that among the country pavilions will be new pavilions featuring foods, drinks, equipment, and services from India, Dubai, and Russia, adding that the United Nation’s International Trade Centre (ITC) organisation will be sending a delegation of West African producers, including delegates from Gambia and Liberia. Indonesia will also be sending a delegation.
The statement said that the exhibition is already the continent’s largest food and drink display, which is set to expand into a new space at the exhibition venue in June.
Managing Director of BtoB Events, Jamie Hill, said that the show is Africa’s largest trade event with an expanding exhibition portfolio in Nigeria. He expressed delight in seeing demand at the show growing for more exhibition space.
“The show’s expansion reflects the confidence in Nigeria’s economic landscape; people are ready for Nigeria to do business and the Food and Beverage exhibition is now at a truly international scale.
“We anticipate there will be more than 5,000 visitors representing food retailing, production, and distribution, as well as the hospitality sector, who will be keen to see the latest developments and business opportunities from more than 300 exhibitors,” he said.
Among the show partners is the Restaurant & Food Service Proprietors Association of Nigeria (REFSPAN). A spokesman said: “Food & Beverage West Africa gives REFSPAN members a bouquet of opportunities to meet with key players in major parts of the world that are beneficial to the dynamism and the growth REFSPAN desire, in order to promote more and expand the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) business in Nigeria.”
