Over the past three days, Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition successfully brought together key players across Africa's food system to connect, collaborate, and explore opportunities that will shape the future of the industry.
From manufacturers and processors to innovators, investors, and distributors, the conversations reinforced the power of partnerships in building a stronger and more resilient African food ecosystem.
Walking through the halls of Food & Beverage West Africa 2026, one thing is clear: the energy is undeniable. The conversations, innovations, and turnout prove that Africa's food ecosystem is rich with young minds building solutions and voices driving meaningful change.
Africa should not just feed the world with raw materials. We should be exporting brands, finished products, and globally competitive food products.
The conversation at #FABWA2026 is no longer about potential. It is about execution.
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Nigeria has vast arable land, abundant agricultural resources, and millions of hardworking farmers. Yet, too much of our cocoa, cassava, sesame, ginger, fruits, and other commodities leave our shores unprocessed, only to return as finished products at significantly higher costs.
The future of Africa's food economy lies in processing, manufacturing, packaging, and value addition. When we process locally, we create jobs, increase export earnings, strengthen food security, build resilient industries, and retain more value within our economies.
The biggest meeting point for West Africa's food & beverage industry is here.
Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition 2026 connects manufacturers, processors, suppliers, retailers, & innovators driving the future of food across the region.
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Up to $750,000 in funding available through the CFC 2026 Global Funding Call.
Open to SMEs, cooperatives, NGOs, social enterprises & agribusinesses across 101 eligible countries.
Focus areas:
Sustainable agriculture
Climate resilience
Food security
Value chain growth
Funding Opportunity for Agriculture & Climate Resilience
The World Bank-hosted GAFSP has launched a $163M grant programme to support:
-Climate-smart agriculture
-Food security initiatives
-Smallholder farmers
-Agricultural innovation
-Rural development
Deadline: 15 Sept 2026
A total prize pool of USD 160,000 is now available for young African agrifood entrepreneurs.
Top winners will receive up to USD 50,000 in funding, corporate mentorship, global visibility, and direct exposure to international investors from GoGettaz Africa.
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Value Proposition
- Capital: Up to USD 50,000 per winning venture.
- Guidance: Structured mentorship from industry executives.
- Network: Access to a premium ecosystem of agrifood investors.
Happy Madaraka Day, Kenya π°πͺ
Today, we celebrate the spirit of self-determination, resilience, and progress.
To the farmers, agripreneurs, innovators food system builders shaping Kenya's future, we celebrate you.