Forafric Global PLC (AFRI), a Gibraltar-registered company listed on Nasdaq that originated from Moroccan milling and is now engaged in defense and energy sectors, has announced its participation in the upcoming Marrakech Air Show 2026. This prominent aerospace and defense exhibition is scheduled to take place from October 7 to 10 at the Marrakech Air Base. During this event, Forafric aims to hold a series of meetings with potential partners, as reported by barlamane.com.
This participation is a significant extension of the expansion plan that was outlined in April 2026, enabling the group to transcend its traditional agro-food base and venture into three key areas: food security, defense, and energy infrastructure. The timing of this Moroccan air show positions it as one of the first major events where the company will showcase its broadened scope of operations.
The shift towards the defense sector followed the sale of Forafric's majority stake in its historical food business in Morocco, a strategic move that liberated the group from its original operations and refocused its strategy on defense. The company is now building a portfolio of projects through investments and partnerships, with a clear objective to transition from minority positions to majority stakes in these ventures.
The Marrakech Air Show brings together international manufacturers and leading African players in the aerospace and defense industries, centered around a program that emphasizes industrial sovereignty and local manufacturing, under the banner of "Made in Morocco." This event provides the group with direct access to key decision-makers in the sector within a kingdom that has prioritized the establishment of defense industries on its soil.
While Forafric Global continues its food security initiatives through its West African operations, it is also exploring several projects in the energy sector. The company presents itself as a strategically transitioning enterprise committed to disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for its shareholders.
