ABOUT THE FAIR
The FoodPro Expo — an acronym for "Food Processing and Packaging Expo" — is a trade fair showcasing innovative solutions for food processing and packaging across the African continent. It takes place every three years at the renowned Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa, one of the largest and most advanced exhibition venues in the Southern Hemisphere. The event is organized by Specialised Exhibitions, a division of the prestigious Montgomery Group, internationally recognized for hosting high-quality industry events.
As a specialized platform, FoodPro Expo is exclusively tailored to industry professionals, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies, products, and services in the food sector. The focus lies on advanced processing technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, food safety systems, and quality control methods. Particular emphasis is placed on strategies that promote sustainable production processes, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency to meet the growing demands for a more responsible food industry.
The exhibition showcases state-of-the-art machinery, automation solutions, eco-friendly packaging materials, and technologies for product traceability. Industry-specific seminars and discussion forums deepen attendees’ understanding of current trends, regulatory requirements, and market-driven innovations. Direct engagement with industry leaders and experts makes FoodPro Expo an essential meeting point for decision-makers from food production, mechanical engineering, the packaging industry, and quality assurance sectors.
A key highlight of the event includes live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, along with innovation awards recognizing outstanding products and solutions. Exhibitors represent a broad range of fields, including machinery and plant engineering, packaging design, food safety, and logistics. Main visitors comprise professionals and executives from the food and beverage industries, processing companies, packaging manufacturers, as well as representatives from retail and logistics sectors.
FoodPro Expo forms part of Propak Africa, which focuses on the needs of the processing and packaging industries. Located in Johannesburg, one of Africa’s leading economic hubs, the event reinforces the city's role as a center of innovation for the continent’s food sector.
The Johannesburg Expo Centre is strategically located, easily accessible by car and public transport, and equipped with modern infrastructure that provides ideal conditions for business meetings and successful exhibitions. Industry professionals can look forward to a high-caliber event that seamlessly combines knowledge sharing, networking, and innovation.
The FoodPro Expo will take place on 4 days from Tuesday, 07. March to Friday, 10. March 2028 in Johannesburg.