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The Philippines’ Tropical Wines and Spirits Pavilion presents unique alcoholic beverages in top food trade show
May 27, 2019The Tropical Wines and Spirits special setting at the IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA. With a vision for the Philippines to be Asia’s best source of tropical fruit wines and spirits, some of the country’s best local manufacturers unite to collectively present the sublime quality of alcoholic beverages unique to the…Read More -
RAPID Growth project to transform agri-based PH enterprises for global markets
May 27, 2019Representatives from the sectors of trade, agriculture and finance converge at the launch of RAPID Growth project in the first day of IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA last 24 May 2019 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Farmers and micro-, small- and medium-enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines can expect more…Read More -
DTI, IFAD launch program to link farmers to food manufacturers
May 27, 2019PASAY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a joint program to link farmers to food manufacturers. The Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development (RAPID Growth) program was launched on 24 May at the IFEX Philippines: Next Food Asia at…Read More -
Agribusiness forums lead seminars at this year’s IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA
May 24, 2019Philippine dried mango facility MANILA, Philippines – The biggest international food fair in the country opens its doors this 24-26 May to welcome local and foreign trade buyers and food enthusiasts at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). Featuring the Premium 7 (coffee, cacao, coconut, mango, banana, pineapple, tuna)…Read More -
DTI-CITEM eyes P10.5B sales in IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA
May 24, 2019Pineapple, one of the country’s Premium 7 export products, will be showcased at IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA. Two hundred two million dollars or more than 10.5 billion pesos worth of export and domestic sales are expected to be generated by around 657 local and international food exhibitors in the upcoming…Read More -
DTI-6 opens dairy processing facility in CapSU-Pontevedra
May 24, 2019CapSU-Pontevedra Campus Administrator Dr. Mae D. Dumapig and CapSU President Dr. Editha C. Alfon receive the Usufruct Agreement from DTI VI Regional Director Rebecca M. Rascon, represented by DTI-6 STIDS and SSF Regional Focal Person Aurora Teresa J. Alisen and DTI Capiz Provincial Office OIC Ken Queenie R. Cuñada during…Read More -
From trend to mainstream: PH rises in the world of food
May 24, 2019Rustic bibingka. A modern reinvention of the homegrown Philippine favorite rice cake during Christmas season. Manila, Philippines ‐‐ This year, Filipino food and chefs have been getting rave reviews and international recognition for their culinary technique, creativity and usage of local ingredients. National Geographic has listed Filipino food as one…Read More -
The Philippines Focuses on Stronger Cooperation and Building Trusts at the APEC Trade Minister Meeting in Vina Del Mar, Chile, 17-18 May 2019
May 23, 2019DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez exhorted his fellow Trade Ministers to go back to the soul of APEC by focusing on stronger cooperation and building trusts during the APEC Trade Ministers Meeting held in Viña del Mar, Chile. Chile is the 2019 host of the APEC meetings. Delivering Secretary Lopez’s…Read More -
Loan officers finish SB Corp SME Business Specialist Certification
May 23, 2019At least 18 loan officers from private banks and the Small Business Corporation finished the third batch of the SME Business Specialist Certification, the first module of its SME Loan Officers Certification Program, aimed at providing solid groundwork for developing participants’ skills and knowledge in catering to local SME borrowers.…Read More -
Exports of PH gifts, décor and houseware continue to grow, initiatives in the pipeline to further scale up industry
May 23, 2019Photo shows the staunch supporters and movers of the Philippine GDH sector during the MA’I Relaunch at the 69th Manila FAME. From L-R, standing: DTI Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Assistant Director Anthony Rivera, DTI-EMB Director Senen Perlada, Philippine Federation of Furnishings Associations (PhilFFA) Secretary General Chiqui Veneracion, HAPI Presiden Initiatives…Read More
