Born from exporting.Built for food exporters.
FoodExpoConnect is built by an export manager who spent 14+ years selling mangoes, cocoa, coffee and cashews from West Africa. We turn trade show exhibitor data into an AI-powered buyer discovery tool any exporter can use in minutes.
The Problem We're Solving
Small and midsize food exporters face a critical barrier: finding reliable international buyers. Traditional methods are expensive, time-consuming, and heavily favor large corporations.
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Trade shows cost $5,000-$15,000 per event with no guarantee of connections
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Online B2B platforms flood you with unqualified leads and scammers
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Export agencies provide outdated contact lists that don't convert
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Small exporters waste months cold-calling without results
60%
of certified food exporters
stall at buyer discovery
We had the product, the certifications, and the capacity. But we couldn't find buyers willing to talk to us.
— Export Manager, West Africa
Instant Access to Verified Buyers
FoodExpoConnect gives you AI-powered search access to verified exhibitor data from the world's largest food trade shows.
Instant Discovery
Search thousands of verified buyers in seconds using natural language AI. No more weeks of manual research.
Verified Contacts
Real exhibitor data from Anuga, SIAL, Fruit Logistica, and major trade shows. No fake leads or scammers.
Faster Results
Exporters using our platform land their first buyer meeting in weeks, not months. Start conversations that convert.
Jean-Marc Koffi
Founder & CEO
Former Export Manager, West Africa
14+ years exporting mangoes, cocoa, coffee, and cashews from West Africa to EU and North American markets.
I built my first buyer network the hard way: cold emails, expensive trade show booths, and countless dead-end leads. It took me 18 months to land my first three reliable buyers.
FoodExpoConnect was born from frustration: Why should finding buyers be this hard? The contacts are all public—exhibitors at trade shows—but locked behind expensive tickets and scattered across websites.
Education: MBA, INSEAD | BSc Economics, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Credentials: ECOWAS Trade Facilitation Certificate, AfCFTA Rules of Origin Specialist
Born from Experience,
Built for Exporters
FoodExpoConnect started with a simple question: What if every exporter could access the same buyer data that costs large corporations thousands of dollars?
Connected 300+ African exporters with international buyers
Facilitated trade relationships across 50+ countries
Average exporter finds first buyer within 8 weeks using our platform
Mission & Values
Everything we build is guided by these core principles
Democratize Access
Every exporter, regardless of size, deserves access to global buyers. We level the playing field.
Trust & Verification
Only verified, public exhibitor data. No fake leads, no scams. Your trust is our currency.
Exporter-First
We build for exporters, not importers. Our success is measured by YOUR contracts signed.
Speed & Simplicity
Buyer discovery should take seconds, not months. AI-powered search makes it effortless.
Continuous Growth
We constantly add new trade shows, features, and data sources to expand your opportunities.
GDPR Compliant
Ethical data practices. Full compliance with privacy regulations. Transparent sourcing.
Where Our Data Comes From
We source exhibitor data from publicly available trade show directories and verify every entry
Anuga
Cologne, Germany
Major international food fair
SIAL Paris
Paris, France
Global food innovation
Fruit Logistica
Berlin, Germany
Fresh produce trade show
Gulfood
Dubai, UAE
Middle East food & beverage