Lukmon Oloyede.
Nigeria’s consumption could rise to $1.4trn a year by 2030, at an average annual increase of 8%, according to McKinsey Global Institute report. This rise in consumption will likely be driven by higher income levels, significantly expanding the middle-income bracket.
Against this backdrop, Food Nigeria, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions will hold from 18 -20 May 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria at the Eko Convention Centre. The event will provide a platform for international and regional food and beverage companies to network and cultivate business ties in Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria. Informa Life Sciences successfully runs seven events in Nigeria alone addressing the Nigerian economy’s requirements.
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The exhibition will host more than 150 international companies across 2,500 sqm of exhibition space. The companies will come from over 20 countries. At least 6000 attendees are expected at the event. The event is supported by the Association of Food Vendors in Nigeria (AFVN), and the National Agency for Food and Drug (NAFDAG).
TG Expo, organiser of the Turkish pavilion says, “As a national agency we are delighted to bring numerous companies to the Turkish pavilion at Food Nigeria. We see a great interest from Turkish companies keen to launch their products and well known Turkish delights to the growing Nigerian market. Therefore investing in a Turkish country pavilion is the best way to enhance the synergy between exhibitors from our country and professional visitors from the African food industry.”
“Food Nigeria is a business-to-business platform promoting supply chain partnership along with imports and exports. It will incorporate attendees from Nigeria and Western Africa.
Attendees will benefit from meeting industry leaders from regional and international organisations, showcasing an extensive range of the latest products and services,” says Jamie Hill, Director, Informa Life Sciences Group, Africa.
The event will host a number of free-of-charge conferences that will address the market’s challenges, opportunities and solutions. For stand inquiry, please visit http://www.food-nigeria.com
