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10 Jun 2019

Discover the future of food at Africa’s Big 7

By Staff Writer

Africa’s food industry is set to be disrupted by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, forcing more agile approaches and more innovation to future-proof businesses, say experts set to speak at a key upcoming food and beverage event in Johannesburg.
30 May 2019

World’s largest food trade fair returns in October

By Staff Writer

The stage opens again for Anuga in Cologne from 5 to 9 October 2019. With 7 405 exhibitors and around 165 000 trade visitors from the trade and out-of-home market, it is the leading industry meeting point for the international food industry and it is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
17 Apr 2019

Fragrance and technology at Beautyworld Middle East

By Staff Writer

From today, 15 April, Beautyworld Middle East – the region’s largest trade show for beauty, hair, fragrance and wellness – takes place in Dubai for three days. For the first time, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA exhibits with its own stand in the Fragrance Zone where the fragrance house will show its latest fragrance creations...
05 Apr 2019

Get ready for Propak West Africa

By Staff Writer

Propak West Africa 2019 has added a further 25 per cent of exhibition space and announces Sasol as Gold Sponsor for this year’s edition.
13 Mar 2019

Vermont to host its annual trade show

By Staff Writer

The Vermont Sales annual Open trade show will take place from 15 to 17 March at is premises in Midrand Corporate Park South. 
04 Apr 2018

Meet manufacturers from across Africa at HBCExpo2018

By Staff Writer

The conference brings together senior executives involved in the hair, beauty, cosmetics and personal care products trade and value chain including ingredients and raw materials, manufacturing and packaging, formulations, sourcing, distribution and retail among others. Over two days, senior executives present the latest industry insights, case studies and the latest technology and trade trends affecting the cosmetics and personal care industry in Africa and beyond.

03 Apr 2018

All Hands On Deck For Inaugural Deck & Flooring Expo

By Staff Writer

From the organisers of the highly-acclaimed timber trade expo, WoodEX for Africa, a new, specialised trade expo targeted at the residential, commercial and industrial flooring and decking markets will soon make its debut. The Deck & Flooring Expo, co-located with WoodEX for Africa 2018, is set to host its inaugural instalment from 11-13 July at...
27 Feb 2018

Hostex endorsed by South African Tourism Board

By Staff Writer

At a recent exhibitor briefing, it was announced Hostex powering Food & Hospitality Africa and IFEA – the largest pan-African food and drink trade show – has been endorsed by the South African Tourism Board.
19 Feb 2018

Agriculture shines at exhibition awards

By Staff Writer

A win for agriculture, states non-profit agricultural society Agri-Expo about their exceptional achievement at this year’s ROAR exhibition industry awards. The popular South African Cheese Festival as well as Agri-Expo Livestock were both honoured with prestigious awards, respectively for Best Consumer Exhibition and Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition (both in the category for over 12...
12 Feb 2018

Sweets and snacks in high demand in all sales channels

By Staff Writer

Sweets and snacks remain popular – indeed across all sales channels – that is the outcome of the 48th ISM that came to a close after four exhibition days. The exhibitors unanimously reported on highly-interested and very motivated buyers and experts from a wide range of national and international sales channels. ‘The trade fair underlined...
04 Jan 2018

in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam to home in on R&D

By Staff Writer

The ever-evolving personal care industry changes radically from one year to the next. With 2017 witnessing the rise of colour cosmetics, facial masks and ramped up hair care products, what can we expect to hit the market in 2018? Fortunately for cosmetic manufacturers, in-cosmetics Global will return in April, putting the spotlight on all the latest trends.

02 Nov 2017

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna to tour 10 venues worldwide

By Staff Writer

The road show of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will be touring across the world with 10 venues. Its first stop is Seoul.