ABOUT FOOD BUSINESS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
Food Business Middle East Africa is the best read and respected publication in the food & beverage manufacturing; retail and supply chain industry in Africa, Middle East and beyond.
Published continuously since 2013, the magazine was previously referred to simply as Food Business Africa, but has made a transition since March 2025 to include the Middle East on its title, considering the growing growth and prominence of the Middle East in the food and agriculture industries.
The magazine is primarily targeted as the No.1 source of source of information for business owners, investors, CEOs, managers and professionals in the food & beverage; meat, poultry and fish; coffee, tea and cocoa and confectionaery industries in Africa.
The magazine and website covers the latest technology updates, sustainability initiatives, investments and deals, and market trends in the industry in Africa – thereby providing key decision makers in the Continent with critical information for their businesses and operations.
With the new changes in the magazine from March 2025, each edition of the magazine will now incorporate FOOD INGREDIENTS Middle East & Africa – the first magazine focused on food innovation and formulation in the MEA region.
The magazine also have sections focused on food safety and regulatory; processing and packaging technology; fresh produce; supply chain and logistics; and nutrition, health and wellness.
The primary readership of the magazine includes investors, CEOs, Directors, General Managers, QA/R&D Managers, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Procurement Managers, Marketing/Brand Managers and other professionals that are tasked with decision making roles in the food and beverage manufacturing, retail and foodservice sector in teh region.
It is further relied upon by banks, private equity, venture capital firms and angel investors in the food and agro industry; strategists, consultants, suppliers, Government agencies, NGOs, trade associations, regulatory bodies, research and training institutions for the latest industry news, trends, technology, investment and marketing opportunities in the region.
The magazine is widely distributed in Africa and major events in the Middle East, India and Europe in print format, and is also available as a digital edition on this website, giving it a worldwide readership.
Who are the readers of Food Business Middle East & Africa?
The magazine is read by the following stakeholders in the public, private and the NGO/development sector in Middle East & Africa’s food and beverage industry and beyond:
- Food and beverage manufacturing companies;
- Meat, poultry, fish and seafood processing companies
- Coffee, tea and cocoa processing companies
- Manufacturers of confectionery products and other food products
- Major retail chains, supermarkets, fast food operators and the hotel, restaurant and catering (HORECA) industry
- Lecturers, students and researchers in the institutions of higher learning e.g universities and research institutes
- Government regulatory bodies and departments within the Ministries of Health and Food/Agriculture/Trade & Industry
- Suppliers of goods – chemicals, ingredients, packaging, equipment, laboratory and supply chain solutions
- Suppliers of services – banks, insurance, logistics etc – to the food and agricluture industry value chain
- Development partners and NGOs involved in the food and beverage industry supply chain
We cover more than food and beverage sector in MEA region
Since the founding of Food Business Middle East & Africa, we have added several trade magazines into our portfolio, becoming the largest publisher of such magazines and websites in MEA region.