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FoodNext.Africa dmg events' flagship innovation conference now in its third series

dmg events is proud to introduce a focused B2B conference for the food and beverage market, FoodNext.Africa. This dynamic experience takes place from 10 - 11 September 2019 at the CTICC in Cape Town and rallies start-ups, food and beverage innovators, food-tech companies, investors and partners who are redefining the food and beverage industry and will provide meaningful solution-driven insights to embrace the changing food and beverage industry.
FoodNext.Africa dmg events' flagship innovation conference now in its third series

This flagship innovation conference engages stakeholders in the following key topics which are shaping the future of food innovation: what is the future of food innovation, rethinking food waste, investor insight – defining strategies for investing in food tech, how is fortified foods driving good digestive health, overview of agribusiness in the region with regards to investment promotion, food blockchain – hype or true path to food transparency and cannabis – the new functional ingredient just to name a few.

“FoodNext.Africa is curated around an agenda of critical debate – hosted by business leaders and innovators who will be providing insights into embracing market changes, scaling up new projects and meeting the rapidly evolving needs of consumers. It is an innovation platform that focuses on accelerating expansion and change within the food and beverage industry,” said Fran Smook, Programme Director at dmg events.

FoodNext.Africa provides delegates with the opportunity to engage with leading minds including Nicola Jenkin, Director of Pinpoint Sustainability; Prof. Suzan Oelofse, Research Group Leader: Waste Department at CSIR, Amanda Tshaya, Head of Agribusiness Investment Unit at Wesgro; Ewoud Derksen, Director of 1K1V; Nicki Russell, Head of Innovation at Pick n Pay; Christina Costa, Product Development Manager at Woolworths; Dr. Harris Steinman, Medical Doctor and CEO of Food & Allergy Consulting & Testing Services (FACTS) and Sanjeev Raghubir, Group Sustainability Manager for Shoprite & Checkers amongst others.

The conference provides startups, namely KHULA, Gourmet Grubb, Kudoti and Local Village Foods with the chance to pitch their business in between specific sessions providing the necessary exposure to the investors and partners in the forum. This year the attendees will be part of our taste experience and be one of the first in line to sample some of the latest innovations like Infinite Foods “just burgers” and “hot dogs”, Gourmet Grubb’s polenta fries made from mopane worm flour and KannaSwiss’ “cannabis chocolate.”

If you are in food security, food nutrition, food innovation and food waste; join us from 10 - 11 September 2019 at the CTICC, Cape Town for 2 days of networking and be part of the discussions reshaping the food of tomorrow.

Visit www.foodnextlive.com for more information and to book your seat.

dmg events - South Africa 

dmg events is a leading organiser of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines.

We aim to positively impact the African economy and community by providing platforms for public and private sector professionals to connect and forge strong relationships that will drive the future of the African continent.

With two offices based in South Africa, dmg events organises 14 events in Africa, bringing together more than 30,000 professionals from the Construction, Infrastructure, Coatings, Mining, Transport, Food & Beverage, Trade and Hospitality sectors.

30 Aug 2019 15:01

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