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Palm Oil Networking Dialogue

South Africa

The Palm Oil Networking Dialogue in Cape Town, South Africa is an exclusive event connecting Malaysian palm oil exporters with key South African buyers and industry stakeholders. This platform enables impactful B2B engagements, offering participants the opportunity to explore new business prospects, strengthen trade ties, and highlight the versatility and benefits of Malaysian palm oil. Take advantage of this chance to expand your market presence, engage with South Africa’s growing palm oil sector, and foster mutually beneficial growth in this dynamic market. Don’t miss out on building valuable connections and advancing your business in the region.

Meet The Downstream Business Partners

Wanderers Club, Johannesburg, South Africa

Join us for "Meet the Downstream Business Partners" on 29 July 2025 at Wanderers Club, Johannesburg — a dynamic industry event by MPOC tailored for chocolatiers, chefs, and culinary educators. Discover the latest in palm-based cocoa butter alternatives, cost-effective kitchen solutions, and nutritional insights through expert presentations by MPOC, JEM Catering, and The Glow Collective.

Chocolate Masters Challenge

South Africa

The Chocolate Masters Challenge in South Africa is an unique event that emphasises the importance of Malaysian palm oil in chocolate production. In partnership with the South African Chefs Association, this competition gathers top chocolatiers from across the country to create exceptional chocolates using specialty fats sourced from palm oil. Malaysian palm oil producers in the specialty fats sector are invited to participate, showcasing the quality of their products and supporting innovation within the chocolate industry. This event serves as a platform to highlight palm oil’s role in enhancing chocolate-making techniques and fostering creativity in the sector.

Market Outreach & BizMatch

Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal

BizMatch and Market Visit to Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal presents a unique opportunity for Malaysian palm oil exporters to connect directly with key buyers and stakeholders in these emerging markets. This business-matching event is designed to facilitate meaningful B2B interactions, uncover trade opportunities, and strengthen ties with local palm oil players. By participating, Malaysian exporters can showcase their premium products, expand their market presence, and drive growth in West Africa’s dynamic palm oil sector.

Hostex 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa

Hostex 2026 will feature a collaborative presence with Hostex and the South African Chefs Association, highlighting Malaysian palm oil through live culinary demonstrations focused on chocolate and bakery applications. MPOC will provide Malaysian companies with opportunities to co-exhibit at the booth, creating a platform to engage both B2B stakeholders and the wider audience while reinforcing the role of Malaysian palm oil in confectionery and bakery applications.

Djazagro Exhibition 2026

SAFEX Exhibition Park, Algiers, Algeria

One of Africa’s largest agri-food trade shows, bringing together leading players from Algeria’s food industry and global markets. Key sectors include bakery, confectionery, hospitality and food processing. The platform enables product showcases, technical exchanges and buyer–supplier networking at scale.

BizMatch (Djazagro)

Algeria

This targeted BizMatch session, held alongside the Djazagro Exhibition, provides Malaysian palm-based product suppliers with a focused platform to showcase their offerings to leading food, bakery, patisserie, and confectionery manufacturers. The programme facilitates curated business matching and one-on-one meetings, enabling direct engagement with key buyers and supporting market entry and expansion in high-value food applications.

Malaysia Market Connect – Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria

Malaysia Market Connect – Lagos, Nigeria is a targeted business engagement platform that connects Malaysian palm oil industry players with key stakeholders across Nigeria’s oils and fats value chain. The programme will bring together manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors, technical experts and business representatives to facilitate market insights, business networking and potential trade collaboration. Through direct interaction with Nigerian industry players, the programme provides an opportunity to better understand market requirements, strengthen commercial linkages, and explore new opportunities for Malaysian palm oil and palm-based products within Nigeria’s growing food and non-food sectors.

Malaysian Palm Oil Forum – Nigeria 2026

Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria

MPOF West Africa, to be held in Lagos, Nigeria, extends the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum to one of the fast-growing palm oil markets. West Africa is among the key focus regions under MPOC’s strategic market development plan, driven by strong demand growth across both food and non-food sectors.

The forum will bring together regional buyers, processors, and industry stakeholders, providing Malaysian suppliers with a high-level platform to engage the market, strengthen partnerships, and explore trade and investment opportunities across the West African region.

Food Africa Exhibition 2026

Egypt's International Exhibition Centre, Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt

Food Africa is a major trade exhibition for food and beverages in Egypt, Africa, and the MENA region. Scheduled for December 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in Cairo, this four-day event hosts over 1,000 exhibitors from 35 countries and attracts around 31,000 visitors. It offers product showcases, networking opportunities, and buyer-supplier matchmaking, making it an essential platform for sourcing new products and staying ahead of industry trends.

BizMatch (Food Africa Exhibition 2026)

Cairo, Egypt

Food Africa Exhibition – BizMatch provides Malaysian palm-based product suppliers with a targeted platform to engage directly with food and confectionery manufacturers during the Food Africa trade show. The programme features curated B2B matchmaking sessions, supported by buyer needs assessments and structured engagement, to facilitate focused one-on-one meetings.