The 4th Edition of AFMASS Expo Zambia & Southern Africa Edition brings together food & beverage manufacturers, milling & feed processors, technology providers, ingredient manufacturers and suppliers, packaging & logistics companies, equipment makers and industry leaders from Zambia and across Southern and Central Africa.

As the No.1 B2B platform for the food & beverage and milling & feed industry in the region, the Expo has served as the most strategic marketplace where manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and investors attend to discover new technologies, services and solutions; identify original equipment manufacturers and suppliers, build partnerships and explore opportunities in Eastern Africa’s fast-growing markets.

The event covers the full food and beverage value chain and serves important sectors such as dairy, beverages, bakery, snacks, meat, poultry, grain milling, animal feed, pet food, fruits and vegetables, confectionery, legumes and cereals.

Regionally, the Expo attracts international and African technology providers seeking new market opportunities and attendees from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini, supporting regional trade, technology transfer and investment.

Through specialised exhibition zones, conferences, technical sessions and networking/awards activities, the event connects the region's industries with local and international suppliers and solution providers across the following sectors:

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Ingredients, processing and packaging technologies, production equipment and manufacturing solutions.
• Grains, Milling & Baking Technologies – Technologies and solutions for grain storage, milling, flour production and bakery and snack manufacturing.
• Animal Feed Processing – Equipment, ingredients and technologies for the feed and petfood manufacturing industry.
• Food & Beverage Processing Technologies – Machinery and systems that improve production efficiency, quality, automation and productivity within the meat, poultry and fish; beverages; confectionery, dairy secctors etc.
• Packaging Solutions – Packaging materials, machinery, printing, labelling and sustainable packaging technologies.
• Laboratory & Quality Management & Safety Supplies – Laboratory equipment, testing technologies, food safety, quality assurance and compliance solutions; protective personal equipment and other safety solutions.
• Logistics, Utilities, Engineering & Supply Chain – Storage, warehousing, cold chain, transportation and supply chain management solutions; plus water, waste, energy management technologies etc.
• Automation, Digital & Industrial Technologies – Automation, data systems, artificial intelligence and other technologies supporting the future of manufacturing.