OVERVIEW:-)
Nigeria is now Africa's largest economy with a GDP of over $510 billion in 2014. This is expected to increase to more than $900 billion by 2019 making it more than twice the size of South Africa's GDP.What makes Nigeria such a promising investment opportunity is the number of consumers, with a population of 173 million in 2013. This figure expected to grow to 239 million in 2025.Nigeria offers a very attractive food and drink sector. Changing demographics and lifestyles are resulting in increasing consumer preferences for a wider range of processed and packaged, as well as nutritional foods.Increasing disposable incomes combined with growing consumer sophistication has resulted in a move away from traditional unprocessed foods from open air markets. The country's retail food sector has been undergoing change over the last decade with international supermarket brands entering the country; new malls being constructed and the steady transformation of informal markets into more formal and modern facilities are setting new bars by providing a wide choice of shopping experiences in a modern, customer-oriented environment.The interest in Nigeria as a business hub, has also resulted in huge growth within the hospitality industry, further highlighting demand for sophisticated, higher end processed foods.

Food Nigeria provides the largest platform for both international and regional food and beverage companies to meet, network and establish business ties in Africa's largest economy – Nigeria.The exhibition will host more than 150 international companies across 2,000sqm of exhibition space . According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Nigerian food imports reached $5.740 billion in 2013, compared to $5.22 billion in 2012. This figure is projected to grow at 20% per annum by 2020. This level of expenditure will inevitably put a strain on resources, and in an attempt to reduce expenditure, The Federal government have recently highlighted polices and initiative within Nigeria to increase food production and exports while ensuring FOOD SAFETY.

Food Nigeria provides the platform for international food and beverage companies to gain entry into this lucrative market, and for domestic companies to grow and develop their networks across the region.The Food Nigeria conferences will discuss major topics and issues including:- Supply chain management- Food technology- Retail innovation
The conferences are free-to-attend and will attract Government officials, key decision makers and market leaders looking to gain insight from both local and international experts.

Exhibitor Profile

Food Nigeria provides a unique platform for your business to
showcase its products and services to thousands of decision
makers and influencing individuals from across the West African
food and drink industry.
More than 150 companies from across the world will convene at to
Food Nigeria to showcase their products covering food and drink,
equipment, food services and hospitality.

Types of food
• Bottled
• Canned
• Chilled
• Dried
• Fresh
• Frozen
• Live
• Smoked

Food products
• Condiments / Sauces
• Dairy
• Fruits
• Grains / Cereals /Flours
• Meat / Poultry
• Vegetables

Specialty Products
• Artisan products
• Children’s products
• Ethnic food
• Fair trade
• Gourmet & fine food
• Halal products
• Health / Wellness products
• Special diet products

Café and Restaurant
- Bar equipment/Supplies
• Buffet display equipment / Supplies
• Coffee machines /supplies
• Computer / Hardware systems
• Consultant
• Cutlery / Silverware
• Financial services
• Furniture / Fittings
• Glassware
• Interior Designers
• Table accessories
Kitchen
Equipment
Refrigeration
Equipment

Visitors

Food Nigeria is a business-to-business platform
promoting supply chain partnership along with
imports and exports. It will incorporate attendees
from across Nigeria and wider Western Africa.

Visitors consist of the below groups:
• Retailers and supermarkets
• Convenience stores and markets
• Hotels and hospitality
• Importers/Exporters
• Dealers and distributors
• Wholesalers
• Governments and regulatory agencies
• Local associations
• Caterers
• Food processors and manufacturers
• Restaurants and coffee shops
And many more…

Job Titles:
• Senior managers and executives
• Procurement and purchasing executives
• Head of food and beverage
• Head chef
• Executive chef
• Store owners
• Franchise owners
• Head of regulatory affairs
• Government personnel
And many more

Join more than 150 international and regional exhibitors
• Expand your business in a new, rapidly growing market
• Network with more than 6,000 decision makers, purchasers and importers from the Nigerian F&B industry
• Ideal venue to come face-to-face with the right people to help you drive your business success
• Meet with the Government and regulatory bodies to learn how to register food products in Nigeria

Who should attend:

CEOs
CIOs
Vice Presidents
General Managers
Retail Food Service Manager
Merchandising Manager
F&B Directors/Managers
Independent Operators
Mass Merchants
Suppliers
Head of Regulatory Compliance

COOs
Senior Vice Presidents
Directors
Store Managers
Retail Store Operations
Food Procurement Managers
District Managers
Wholesalers
Distributors
Operations Managers
Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory

Food Processors and Manufacturers – senior management in:

Innovation
Marketing
Consumer Insights
Technology
Ingredients
Customer Development

Research & Development
New Product Development
Brand Management
Nutrition
Business Development
Operations

About 150 international companies and country pavilions already present at food Nigeria exhibition 2016