Hostex 2026

• Date: 8 - 10 March 2026
• Time: 9:00 - 17:00
• Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
• Contact: +27 (0)11 835 1565

The Johannesburg Food & Hospitality Exhibition (Hostex) is South Africa's largest and longest-running food and hospitality exhibition. It attracts numerous industry leaders from South Africa and neighboring countries, and a growing number of exhibitors and visitors from around the world.

Hostex caters to the restaurant, hotel, food, beverage, conference and hospitality, and casual bars and cafes sectors. In addition, within the various exhibition halls, you'll find unique events at every turn: cooking competitions and demonstrations, the Global Pizza Challenge, the SA Barista Championship, and food solutions workshops.

Hostex is typically attended by company executives and owners. Up to 80% of exhibitors hold purchasing power, and the majority of exhibitors are established, established suppliers. Hostex provides a level playing field for business professionals to explore the South African market.

2026 Johannesburg Catering & Hotel Supplies Exhibition - Exhibits

Health Foods: Monomers and premixes of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, water, and vitamins; nutritional supplements, foods for special dietary uses, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal/botanical supplements, athlete supplements, meal replacements, and meal replacements; fortified foods, sports nutrition foods, seaweed foods, bone marrow foods, weight loss foods, fiber foods, medicinal foods, vitamin foods, beauty foods, brain-boosting foods, snack foods, low-fat foods, black foods, and functional beverages; nutritious foods, soy products, dairy products, wheat products, egg products, meat products, and seafood.

Agricultural Products Food Processing and Production: Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Food, Food Ingredients, Additives, Aquatic Products, Groceries, Grains, Dairy Products, and Cheese Products

Food Technology and International Food and Beverage: Food Processing Technology and Additives, Food Machinery, Refrigeration Technology, and Packaging Technology

Baking Equipment: Baking Equipment, Baking Ingredients, and Processing Equipment

Retail and Chain: Retail Technology, Retail Food, and Retail Distribution

Food Ingredients: Spices, Seasonings, Pigments, Various Additives, Colorants, Sweeteners, and Plasticizers

Food Packaging: Wrapping Paper, Labels, Labels, Aluminum Foil, Greaseproof and Moisture-Proof Paper; Cloth Packaging Materials, Woven Bags; Plastic Packaging Materials, Sponges; Metal Packaging Materials; Glass Packaging Materials; Composite Packaging Materials