31 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror AMONG the many palatable attractions at the 12th edition of the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines was the pavilion of the project called “Dynamic Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agro-Biodiversity in the Traditional Agro-Ecosystems of the Philippines [Agro-Biodiveristy Project].” A collaboration...

28 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror TRADE Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Ramon M. Lopez announced a 165-percent increase in foreign direct investments (FDI) in the first semester of the year, contributing to the 27-percent increase in overall approved investments for the period. FDI approved...

28 July 2018 By Roderick Abad Published also in Business Mirror FOR local products to penetrate Canada even further, the Philippines needs to improve its trade relation with this North American nation, said a top executive of a Canadian business group in the country. “Historically, the Philippines has [significantly]...

The Food Safety Department of the Dubai Municipality has released  External Circular, dated 17 July 2018 re: usage of food additives as authorized by the UAE standard UAE.S 192-2016. Special attention should be paid on the prohibition of the use of the food color E102 Tartrazine, except on allowed items...

07 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: The Philippines and Japan conducted the third round of Industrial Cooperation Dialogue on June 22 as part of the continued cooperation between the two countries to focus on strategic areas of partnership. Leading the Philippine side are Trade Assistant...