AFRICA’S ENGINE TO SCALE THE ENTIRE FOOD ECOSYSTEM — FROM FARM TO FACTORY TO FUTURE
The inaugural edition of Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya marks the convergence of technology, global trade, logistics, innovation and Food & Beverage into a single, integrated value-chain platform, unlocking access to Africa’s trillion-dollar growth economy. As the world’s largest industry ecosystem expands onto the continent, Kenya is positioned as the gateway to Africa’s advancing trade, agritech, logistics, and food systems.
Launching in Nairobi from 4 - 6 May 2027, Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya connects global buyers and partners with Africa’s rapidly growing food economy, projected to reach $567.31 billion by 2032. The platform positions Kenya as the continent’s conduit between African supply and international demand, accelerating export pipelines, unlocking processing and manufacturing partnerships, and integrating AI-driven agri-tech and logistics innovation across the farm-to-factory-to-future continuum.
A DEFINING MOMENT
A JOINT VISION
❝ The launch of Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya signals a decisive step in Kenya’s trade and investment journey. Anchored by the Kenya–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and supported by structural reforms, this moment reflects a country mobilising its full value chain for global trade. Kenya is positioning itself as Africa’s gateway — connecting farms, factories, and supply corridors to the world.
Hon. Lee Kinyanjui
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI)
KENYA AND GULFOOD UNITE TO ACCELERATE AFRICA’S FOOD ECOSYSTEM -
CONNECTING POLICY, PRODUCTION, TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY - AT SCALE
❝ Agriculture sits at the heart of Kenya’s economy, contributing over a quarter of our GDP and supporting millions of livelihoods across the country. Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya reflects our commitment to converting this agricultural strength into global opportunity, connecting Kenyan and African producers with the rest of the world.
Sen. Mutahi Kagwe
EGH-Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
AFRICA’S MOST CONNECTED AGRIFOOD GATEWAY
Kenya has been selected as the official African host of the Gulfood platform for its unmatched combination of infrastructure, policy certainty, market access, and innovation leadership. Kenya has been selected as the official African host of the Gulfood platform for its unmatched combination of infrastructure, policy certainty, market access, and innovation leadership.
- Strategic access to AfCFTA’s 1.4+ billion-person market
- World-class logistics via JKIA, Port of Mombasa, and regional trade corridors
- A leading exporter of tea, coffee, horticulture, livestock, and processed foods
- Africa’s Silicon Savannah, driving digital trade, AI, and agritech innovation
- Over 90% clean energy, enabling low-carbon, ESG-aligned production
UNLOCKING AFRICA’S $567 BILLION FOOD ECONOMY
Sub-Saharan Africa holds more than 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land - yet remains underrepresented in global value chains. Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya bridges this gap by connecting global demand with Africa’s supply potential across:
- Primary agriculture
- Food processing and manufacturing
- Cold-chain and logistics infrastructure
- Export-oriented value addition
- AI-enabled agritech and supply-chain intelligence
The African food economy is projected to reach $567.31 billion by 2032. Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya is where that growth is structured, financed, and scaled.
TOP NEWS & INSIGHTS
Africa’s trade hub welcomes AMAC deal and Gulfood360
Africa Mega Agricultural Corp PLC (AMAC), an agricultural firm based in Kenya, announced it will be integrating over 1,500 international buyers onto its digital commodities exchange during the Gulfood 2026 event held in Dubai.
Kenya Poised to Lead Africa’s Agribusiness Investment Surge with Gulfood360 Africa Debut in 2027
Kenya is rapidly emerging as Africa’s most attractive destination for investment in the food and agribusiness sector.
Building on its evolution into a giga-scale global food trade engine
Gulfood has announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of Gulfood360 Africa/Kenya, set to debut in Nairobi from the 4th to the 6th of May 2027.
Kenya Leads Africa in Attracting Capital for Agritech and Food Startups
The investment landscape is evolving, driven by a growing demand for sustainable solutions, with Nairobi at the centre of Eastern Africa’s startup ecosystem, having raised over $2.5 billion in funding over the past decade.
SHOW TIMINGS & LOCATION
04 MAY 2027 | 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
05 MAY 2027 | 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
07 MAY 2027 | 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
📍KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (KICC)
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