Notice to Exporters: Invitation to Participate in Anuga 2025 – Cologne, Germany
Issued on behalf of The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC)
NOTICE TO EXPORTERS
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN ANUGA 2025 – COLOGNE, GERMANY
04 – 08 OCTOBER 2025
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the DTIC) invites South African exporters to apply for participation in the South African National Pavilion at the ANUGA International Food Products Exhibition, taking place from 04 – 08 October 2025 in Cologne, Germany.
ANUGA is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for food and beverages, providing an excellent platform to showcase South African products, promote innovation, and explore international trade opportunities.
Financial Assistance Offered (to qualifying firms):
• Exhibition space and booth rental
• Freight forwarding for display materials
• Air travel assistance (up to R20,000 for SMMEs and BOEs only)
• Daily subsistence allowance (R3,500/day for SMMEs and BOEs only)
Product Focus Areas Include:
Processed foods, non-alcoholic beverages, preserved foods, spices, soups, frozen products, approved meat exports, health and organic products, sweets, seafood, and gourmet food items.
Important Information:
• Deadline for application submission: 09 June 2025 at 16:00
• Submission method: E-mail only (no hand-delivered or couriered applications will be accepted)
• Required documentation: Completed EMIA application form and supporting documents, including a valid B-BBEE certificate (maximum Level 8) or sworn affidavit for entities with turnover < R10 million
Applications and enquiries should be directed to:
• Mr Mayanda Gawula (EMIA Applications)
Tel: 012 394-1616 | Email: MGawula@thedtic.gov.za
• Ms Hloniphile Nkiwane (Export Promotion)
Tel: 012 394-3496 | Email: HNkiwane@thedtic.gov.za
For more information and to download application forms, visit:
🔗 www.thedtic.gov.za
🔗 www.anuga.com
National Pavilion application forms and guidelines can be downloaded via the DTIC website: http://www.thedtic.gov.za/sectors-and-services-2/1-4-2-trade-and-export/export-marketing-and-investment-assistance-emia/group-offerings/