South Africa: Trade Shows in South Africa Update

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Currently there are no USDA endorsed trade shows planned in South Africa in 2020. This report provides a list of food, beverage and agricultural shows which were scheduled to be held in the country but mostly were postponed due to COVID-19. The South African Exhibition Organizers are optimistic that despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, the industry will be able to bounce back to deliver shows in 2021.

South Africa: Trade Shows in South Africa Update

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