AGRIKEXPO & FOODBEXT WEST AFRICA is the largest annual collocated event for Agric/ Food & Beverage /Packing products /services in West Africa organized annually in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control), Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD), Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG). It is also partnered by the EURO BUSNESS FORUM (2015) a Conference of the Delegation of the European Union to Federal Republic Of Nigeria and West Africa. Organizer like 151 Products Ltd. have the clear objective to deliver highest turnover to the, Import buyers Distributors, Agribusiness men, Government buyers and other professionals located in different parts of West Africa. The 2015 edition of the event will be the 4th edition and will feature numerous product themes and delineation. Luckily and for Organizations looking at Food/Beverage /Agrochemicals, NAFDAC, the regulatory body for foods/beverages, drugs, chemicals, will give all registered exhibitors automatic waiver to bring in exhibit items in non commercial quantities.
The popularity of Agrikexpo & Foodbext West Africa in the last 3 years has gained immense relevance to the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage industry of the entire globe thus, most of the prestigious bodies like Federal Ministry of Trade & Industry, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Ministry of Trade & Investments, Supermarket Association of Nigeria, Onitsha Traders Association, Association of Master Bakers & Caterers of Nigeria (Lagos Branch), Oke-Arin Traders Association, All Farmers Association, etc. are endorsing this trade show. This trade fair is definitely the best platform for the foreign companies to do pre-import marketing of their products, make contacts with the distributors and take their significant feedback, with a view to gaining a new export market destination. Agrikexpo/Foodbext West Africa 2015 is going to be held from 5th November- 7th November, 2015 at Eko Convention Centre Marquees, Victoria Island, Lagos. The products that are displaying in this trade fair are Agriculture (Various Agric Equipment, Agrochemicals, Inputs/Technology, fishery, Aquiculture, Poultry, Animal husbandry, etc), Foods (Bread & Confectionery products, Dairies, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat & Meat Delicacies, Fish & Seafood products, Cereals, Ingredients, Spices, Ready to eat meals , etc), Beverages (Alcoholic- Spirits, Wines, Tea, Coffee Equipment, Grocery, Frozen products like Ice Cream, Food services etc, Refrigeration & Air- Conditioning Technology, Packaging (Food Processing/Packaging Technology, Food service etc) .It is a near virgin market opportunity for Suppliers and Manufacturers considering a population of more than 170million and fast growing GDP. West is supplied mainly from Nigeria as the hub of trade. Government has focused significantly on Agriculture with a desire to boost Agricultural productivity via modern technology and practices.
This year, a massive crowd is expected of major trade visitors, Manufacturers, Supermarket owners, Distributors, Farmers, Cafes/Wine bars, Agri- entrepreneur, Government Agri-project Officers, Export Agents ,etc ,coupled also with the EURO FORUM. A wide range of products in 3 separate halls will be on display including state Government Agric Development Agencies showcasing opportunities for agriinvestment/ projects, and Research Institutes
The event is a great platform for Companies to meet a select audience of decision makers, launch products, introduce new trends, and meet new buyers. The opportunity for media interaction is also there for brand reputation as event is relayed on network TV to an audience of over 50 million viewers across the region. For the first time it draws trade visitors from neighboring West African Countries like never before.