Iain Harris (Food Indaba) with Janet

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Iain Harris is an experienced cultural entrepreneur and project manager, currently leading the annual Food Indaba for the South African Urban Food and Farming Trust, a pan-African event convening diverse stakeholders across the continent’s food system. He is the founder of the award-winning travel brand Coffee beans, and co-founder of Creative Travel Africa, both focused on curating immersive, narrative-driven experiences across African cities and regions.

With a background in theatre and film (University of Cape Town) and media production (Institute for the Advancement of Journalism), Iain has worked extensively as a journalist exploring intersections of economics, culture, and the arts. His early ventures include Afribeat.com, a music company promoting Cape Town’s vibrant music scene.

Iain also co-founded Snap Stack, a modular magnetic furniture brand, and continues to lead innovative projects across travel, design, and culture. His work champions authentic African stories through experiential travel, creative entrepreneurship, and collaborative community engagement.
15 Aug 2025 English South Africa Places & Travel

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