SEVIERVILLE, TN

NOVEMBER 8-10, 2022

PIGEON FORGE, TN

NOVEMBER 9-12, 2022

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African Dream Foods  

Vancouver,  WA 
United States
https://africandreamfoods.com/
  • Booth: 3022

African Dream Foods is a purpose-driven specialty food brand that brings authentic African flavor to the world through our African Hot Sauce and Seasonings. 

A mutual love for African flavors and animals brought our multi-national team together, and we are committed to providing, not only product that tastes amazing, but also one that can be bought with a clear conscience.

We create small-batch, artisanal African hot sauces and spices using real, farm-grown ingredients - bringing a premium fair-trade product to the world market. Our current collection of 8 savory sauces, 3 spicy salts and one Safari Smoke Seasoning are lovingly crafted using ingredients that are downright au naturel—we’re talking preservative free, non-GMO, wholly natural and 100% vegan.

When you purchase our products, you’re not just opening the door to authentic African flavor—you’re investing in ongoing, sustainable conservation efforts that will continue advocating for the continent’s wildlife long after you’ve emptied your first bottle. 

Brands: African Dream Foods


 Show Specials

  • 25% off all Wholesale Orders

    Online or In-Person

    Online - Use Code IGES22 any time between now and November 20th to receive 25% off your entire wholesale order

    In-person - Discount will be automatically applied during IGES Sevierville - November 8-10

    Note: You do not need to be present to qualify for this discount. 
    Email: sales@africandreamfoods.com to request set up of a Wholesale Account prior to the show and take advantage of this special!

 Press Releases

  • African Dream Foods Promoting Products That Support Wildlife at the International Gift Expo of the Smokies

     

    The African-made and US-based company that gives back to wildlife is showing at the International Gift Expo of the Smokies in November 2022. Showcasing their product line of authentic African hot sauces and seasonings at Booth #3022, Seiverville. 

     

    African Dream Foods (ADF) is proud to announce that they will be attending the International Gift Expo of the Smokies (IGES) this November, showcasing their product lineup of 8 sauces, 3 spicy salt and 1 smoky seasoning at Booth #3022. Having had proven success in the zoo gift shop niche, expanding into over 40 zoos in the space of less than a year, ADF is excited to increase its offerings to more gift shops, specialty stores, and zoos across the country. 

     

    David Schmunk, Founder and Managing Director of African Dream Foods, commented: “Our mission, bold flavors, and colorful gift boxes, make a box of ADF sauces or seasonings the perfect souvenir to take home! Customers are looking for the full package, and with our products, they get something tasty, eye-catching, and supportive of awesome wildlife conservation organizations.”

     

    African Dream Foods is now carried at over 40 zoos around the US, with half of those being ZAG zoos, some of which are below and additional retailers can be found at www.africandreamfoods.com/find-us

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    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Gulf Shores, AL

    LA Zoo - Los Angeles, CA

    The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens - Palm Desert, CA

    Sacramento Zoo - Sacramento, CA

    San Francisco Zoo - San Francisco, CA

    Pueblo Zoo - Pueblo, CO

    Saint Louis Zoo - St. Louis, MO

    The Cincinnati Zoo - Gift Shop - Cincinnati, OH

    The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Powell, OH

    The Wilds -  Cumberland, OH

    Oklahoma Zoo - Oklahoma City, OK

    Tulsa Zoo - Tulsa, OK

    Pittsburgh Zoo - Pittsburgh, PA 

    Riverbanks Zoo - Columbia, SC

    Nashville Zoo - Nashville, TN

    Houston Zoo - Houston, TX

    Emily May, Retail Operations Manager, Columbus Zoo Family of Parks, commented: "I knew I wanted to sell African Dream Foods in our gift shops at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Wilds Conservation Park when they were introduced as a new ZAG (Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group) Sponsor. I knew I could trust that the product and customer service would be quality.  After reviewing the line of sauces and their conservation efforts, I was confident African Dream Foods would be a great addition to our shops." 

     

    African Dream Foods’ exciting brand of sauces, salts, and spices are inspired by the culture and flavors of Africa. With company operations in Southern California, all products are produced in South Africa using all-natural ingredients. Partial proceeds from all sales contribute to conservation efforts that protect Africa’s wildlife. African Dream Foods conservation partners include Wild Shots Outreach and Paws Trails. 

     

    African Dream Foods offers 8 sauces, 3 spicy salts, and a smoky seasoning. Their sauce flavors include a Bird's Eye Chilli, Ghost Peri-Peri, Habanasco - Fermented Habanero, Sweet Dream Sauce, Southern Braai BBQ, Jalanasco - Fermented Jalapeno, Lemon & Garlic Peri-Peri, and African Ghost Pepper. Salt and seasoning offerings are sold in grinders, including a Habanero, Ghost Pepper, and Smoked Chipotle Salt and their unique Safari Smoke Seasoning.

     

    Find ADF at booth #3022 at the IGES show, or on FAIRE Marketplace

     

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    About African Dream Foods:

    African Dream Foods is a purpose-driven food brand of sauces and spices that bring the amazing tastes of natural, wholesome foods from Africa to the world. Founder David Schmunk created the product line to bring awareness to and benefit conservation efforts throughout the region. The brand works with the farmers, business owners, and producers to create not only a delicious product line but a brand whose partial proceeds directly help top wildlife conservation groups that make a difference. 

     

    Media Contact:

    Natasha Jebens

    natasha@africandreamfoods.com

    +1(323)400-5075


 Products

  • Salts and Seasonings
    Traditional table salt has met its match with our new craft salts and seasonings. In just a couple of twists you can do double-duty by adding both salt and heat or spice to anything on your plate....

  • Our current collection of 3 spicy salts and one Safari Smoke Seasoning, are lovingly crafted using ingredients that are downright au naturel—we’re talking preservative free, non-GMO, wholly natural and 100% vegan, all while giving back to African wildlife conservation with every purchase.

    Traditional table salt has met its match with our new craft salts and seasonings. In just a couple of twists you can do double-duty by adding both salt and heat or spice to anything on your plate. Use them while you are cooking or add some flavor right at the table. We’ve got just the right levels of heat, smoke, and salt for pretty much anything you can dish out.

    Available in:

    • Safari Smoke Seasoning (mild-smoked paprika)
    • Smoked Chipotle Salt (Smoked Red Jalapeno) (5/10 heat)
    • Ghost Pepper Salt (8/10 heat)
    • Habanero Chilli Salt (6/10 heat)

    Two great reasons to stock our products :

    • .10 and .40 cents of every single purchase lands directly in the pockets of Africa's best wildlife organisations that are working to protect habitats, further education, stop poaching and help the continent's endangered wildlife.
    • Our sauces, salts and seasonings are now in over 200 locations throughout the USA - including Sprouts California, as well as over 40 Zoo locations with half being ZAG members like Columbus Zoo, Saint Louis Zoo, The Wilds, Emerald Coast Zoo, to name a few.
  • Sauces - 5 fl oz and 16.9 fl oz
    Everything’s better with hot sauce on it! That’s why we’ve crafted an artisanal collection of hot sauces that cater to every palate - all while giving back to wildlife conservation with every purchase!...

  • Our current collection of 8 savory sauces is lovingly crafted using ingredients that are downright au naturel—we’re talking preservative free, non-GMO, wholly natural and 100% vegan.

    Whether you’re a daredevil craving a mouth-scorching burn or a food enthusiast wanting milder, robust flavors, our lineup offers options to match all taste buds and tolerance levels. Keep a bottle or two within arms’ reach and you’ll find yourself instinctively reaching for it to spice up eggs, pizza, sandwiches, chicken, burgers, nuts and pretty much anything else.

    Available in:

    • African Ghost Pepper  (10+/10 heat)

    • Habanasco- Fermented Habanero (8/10 heat)

    • Bird's Eye Chilli (7/10 heat)

    • Ghost Peri-Peri (6/10 heat)

    • Lemon & Garlic Peri-Peri (4/10 heat)

    • Jalanasco- Fermented Jalapeno (3/10 heat)

    • Sweet Dream Sauce (2/10 heat)

    • Southern Braai - Fermented Vintage BBQ Sauce (1/10 heat)

    Three great reasons to stock our products :

    • .10 and .40 cents of every single bottle sold lands directly in the pockets of Africa's best wildlife organisations that are working to protect habitats, further education, stop poaching and help the continent's endangered wildlife.

    • Hot sauce has become the number 1 selling condiment in the US, with growth driven by independent brands and increasing consumer preferences towards exotic and innovative cuisine varieties.

    • Our sauces, salts and seasonings are now in over 200 locations throughout the USA - including Sprouts California, as well as over 40 Zoo locations with half being ZAG members like Columbus Zoo, Saint Louis Zoo, The Wilds, Emerald Coast Zoo, to name a few.


 Additional Info

New Exhibitor
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