Africa Pavilion at the Americas Food & Beverage Show 2025: Showcasing Culinary Innovation and Trade Excellence
Africa is more than a continent of rich cultures and vibrant histories; it has increasingly become a hub for high-quality, innovative food products that attract global consumers. At the Americas Food & Beverage Show 2025, an exclusive Africa Pavilion—curated by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and guided by the expertise of Ndarama Works—showcased this transformative story.
The Engine Behind the Pavilion: Afreximbank and Ndarama Works
The Africa Pavilion is a strategic initiative under Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, whose mission is to unlock Africa’s trade potential by supporting the creative and agricultural economies. CANEX offers a comprehensive ecosystem of financial support, capacity development, trade promotion, and continental policy advocacy—creating a fertile ground where African businesses can thrive and connect directly with international buyers.
Ndarama Works is a Pan- African advisory and project management firm that operates at the intersection of private sector development, trade and investment promotion, and offers manufacturing support. On this initiative, Ndarama Works brought together export-ready companies for pavilion events.
Drawing on experience from various regions, Ndarama Works helps the private sector grow by creating market connections and business opportunities, enabling African brands to build links with international markets.
A Journey Through African Culinary Excellence
The CANEX Africa pavilion brought together 10 remarkable companies, each with their own unique story and exceptional offerings — a curated journey into the flavours and opportunities that Africa has to offer:
Luji's Chocolate
Based in Nigeria’s Ondo State, Luji’s crafts premium bean-to-bar chocolates using West Africa’s finest cocoa. Their bold flavours, inspired by local cuisine, include adventurous bars like Ginger Plantain Crunch and Spicy Suya, marrying tradition and innovation in every bite. Luji’s commitment to sustainability shines through their cocoa seedling distribution program, supporting future farmers and reshaping West African cocoa production from bean to bar.
Tazart
From Tunisia’s fertile southern oases, Tazart is celebrated for its high-quality Deglet Nour dates and innovative date-based products including date syrup, date sugar, and even date seed coffee—a gourmet and health-conscious range. Certified under the highest international food safety standards, Tazart symbolizes the seamless blending of rich tradition with modern export readiness, sharing Tunisia’s Deglet Nour dates with discerning consumers worldwide.
Nutcracker Processors
This South African processor transforms locally sourced macadamia nuts into premium roasted nuts, cold-pressed oils, and specialty tea tree oils. Fully solar powered, Nutcracker repurposes all macadamia by-products, supporting circular economy practices. Nutcracker embraces fair trade and sustainability, ensuring rural communities prosper while delivering products that meet global kosher, halal, and BRC certifications. Their advanced facility in Durban reflects cutting-edge quality management and ethical sourcing.
Fynbos Fine Foods
Nestled in South Africa’s Western Cape, Fynbos Fine Foods produces an artisanal array of products including vibrant hot sauces, jams, salsas, pestos, salts, and pickles. Exhibiting a deep connection to their local terrain, they control the entire process from field to table, ensuring authenticity. Their diverse certifications—Fair Trade, Halal, Kosher, Global GAP—underscore a commitment to ethical, natural, and globally accepted standards.
Bokamoso Foods
Cape Town-based Bokamoso Foods crafts Moedi, a wine brand that blends ancient African roots with modern sustainability. Named after the Setswana word for water, Moedi wines symbolize life-giving connection, alongside their premium multifloral and fynbos honeys. Each bottle supports rural beekeepers and community education, making Moedi not just a wine, but a movement toward thriving families and a flourishing earth.
Rosswood
Rosswood’s Ghanaian cashews tell a story of empowerment and quality. Sourcing exclusively from over 600 smallholder farmers—especially women and youth—Rosswood’s premium nuts and butters uphold traceability, community upliftment, and health-conscious food trends. Their partnerships amplify economic opportunities for rural farmers, spotlighting the power of inclusive agribusiness.
Kemet Foods
As Egypt’s largest snack manufacturer, Kemet Foods revolutionizes traditional snacking with its baked-not-fried Pretzo pretzels and Mixy Mix snacks. Guided by innovation and quality, Kemet’s portfolio is cholesterol-free, preservative-free, and flavoured with 100% natural ingredients. Their robust R&D keeps them ahead of global snack trends, serving local and international markets with certified safety and halal options.
Naledo
A socially-driven enterprise from Belize, Naledo focuses on turmeric’s remarkable health benefits through products like wildcrafted turmeric paste, powders, iced teas, and a beauty line. Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Naledo partners sustainably with hundreds of small-scale growers, emphasizing environmental stewardship and forest-to-fridge integrity. Their B Corp and SMETA certifications reflect a strong ethical foundation.
Biosene
Senegal’s Biosene transforms indigenous raw materials into high-quality nutritional supplements, powders, and natural cosmetics. By directly collaborating with women’s cooperatives, they preserve local knowledge while establishing supply chain transparency. Their rich product lines—from baobab and hibiscus powders to shea butter creams—promote health and beauty rooted in African traditions and modern certifications.
Urban Hortipro
Based in Florida, Urban Hortipro has gone to interminable lengths to realize Kenya’s potential from seed to cup. Their artisanal premium coffee and handpicked teas offer rich, aromatic experiences, highlighted by the Ziara Coffee Blend — a rare Peaberry with bright fruity sparkle, smooth body, and a bold, spicy finish. Beyond beverages, they produce nutrient-rich avocados and gourmet macadamia nuts, all cultivated with care for the environment. Urban Hortipro delivers quality, sustainability, and authentic flavours that captivate global markets.
The Gateway to Africa’s Global Food Marketplace
Experience Tomorrow’s Tastes: African and Caribbean Excellence at the 2026 Show
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the Americas Food & Beverage Show returns from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, promising an even more vibrant showcase of African and Caribbean culinary excellence. The CANEX Africa Pavilion will once again highlight the continent’s finest agribusinesses, offering a unique opportunity to explore authentic, high-quality products that reflect Africa’s rich heritage and modern innovation.
With growing global interest in sustainable sourcing, ethical production, and bold new flavours, the 2026 show is set to be a key moment for African and Caribbean producers to deepen international connections and expand market visibility. Whether you’re a buyer, distributor, chef, or food enthusiast, this is your chance to engage with pioneering brands and be part of a movement that’s redefining the global food landscape—one taste at a time.