From 8 to 10 October 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export took part in the second edition of Food Expo, held at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre. This international trade fair, dedicated notably to food, agriculture, and packaging, brought together industry professionals around commercial development and partnership opportunities.
The official opening, on Thursday 8 October, took place in the presence of Mr Ibrahim Kalil KONATÉ, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts, H.E. Mr Matthias VELTIN, Ambassador of Germany to Côte d’Ivoire, and H.E. Ms Roberta Di Lecce, Ambassador of Italy to Côte d’Ivoire.
A presence serving market opportunities.
Through its institutional stand, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export engaged in discussions with professionals in order to strengthen connections between Ivorian offerings and commercial opportunities.
This presence forms part of the Agency’s mission: to facilitate business access to commercial intelligence, foster B2B networking, and contribute to developing outlets for Ivorian products.
Packaging, a driver of competitiveness for SMEs.
The first day was also marked by the speech of Mr Marc LOBA, Economist and Senior Financial Services Administrator, Technical Advisor to the Director General of Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, on the theme: “Packaging, an essential lever for SME competitiveness”.
This presentation highlighted the importance of packaging in enhancing product value and differentiation, as well as its adaptation to market requirements. Beyond its protective function, packaging constitutes a decisive element of commercial positioning and competitiveness for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Turning meetings into commercial opportunities.
Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export’s participation in Food Expo 2026 reflects its commitment to contributing to a more favourable environment for the commercial development of Ivorian businesses.
By bridging the gap between companies and market opportunities, and by highlighting drivers of competitiveness such as packaging, the Agency continues its dedication to promoting “Made in Côte d’Ivoire” and expanding exports.
The goal: to transform professional encounters into tangible partnership opportunities and contribute to opening new outlets for Ivorian products.
