International Food Show Africa – Tunis, Tunisia
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The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) will apply for funding from the dtic SSAS fund to support Eastern Cape producers' participation in the International Food Show Africa (IFSA), scheduled to take place from 8-12 June 2026 at the Kram Exhibition Centre in Tunis, Tunisia. The goal of the trade mission is to help Eastern Cape producers access the Tunisian market.
Tunisia IFSA serves as a commercial hub connecting African importers, distributors, retailers, and HORECA buyers with international suppliers across the food and beverage ecosystem. It brings together stakeholders across the entire value chain from primary agriculture, processing, cold chain, and packaging to finished consumer products and hospitality solutions.
The platform creates market entry into both North and Sub-Saharan African markets, particularly where food production infrastructure is developing.
Objectives
To explore entry opportunities into North African and Mediterranean markets.
To leverage opportunities under the AfCFTA framework
To assess demand trends, pricing structures, regulatory requirements, and distribution channels
To position EC agro-processing and food products within the African Continental market
To promote value-added products to importers, distributors, retailors and hospitality buyers
To showcase competitive advantages in quality, traceability, and sustainability
Acquiring in-depth knowledge of the business landscape and specific market requirements of North Africa, equipping entrepreneurs with valuable insights for successful market entry.
Targeted sectors:
Value-added & processed foods (Citrus concentrates, Pineapple and tropical blends, smoothie bases for hospitality)
Sauces and Condiments
Grains
Animal Feed Inputs (Maize Soya, Sunflower)
Natural Ingredients & Niche Products
Herbal and Botanical Products
Meat & Poultry
Fresh Produce
Financial Support offered by the dtic should cover;
Air travel assistance
Accommodation, dinner, bed, and breakfast
Ready to use exhibition booth
Ground Transportation
Transportation of product samples
Below is a list of supporting documents and criteria required:
The entity must have been in operation for at least 12 months
Company registration certificate
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
Valid BBBEE Certificate
Valid Audited Financial Statements
Colour Brochure
Company Profile
Valid Audited Financial Statements
A copy of the Passport of the proposed traveller
Completed and signed the application form
Export Certificate
Download SSAS documents to be completed below:
Application inquiries should be directed to exporthelpdesk@ecdc.co.za. The closing date for applications is 16 March 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
