World-class seafood, marine products headline IFEX Philippines 2018
Global buyers are up for an exciting showcase of the Philippines’ premier seafood and other food segments in the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, the country’s biggest exportoriented food show.
Scheduled on May 25-27 at the World Trade Center in Manila, IFEX Philippines 2018 will focus on the fastgrowing seafood market in the Philippines and other Asian countries.
IFEX Philippines aims to promote Philippine food products and strengthen links with buyers, importers and retailers in the global market.
“We are tapping the country’s most marine-abundant coastal regions from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This is where we will bring key suppliers to make it easier for buyers to source in one pavilion the best fish and marine products, such as tuna, milkfish, prawns, tilapia, and other seafood from the Philippines,” said Nora Terrado, DTI undersecretary for Trade and Investments Promotion Group and CITEM officerin-charge.
As one of the official business events during the country’s hosting of ASEAN in 2017, last year’s IFEX Philippines opened more trade opportunities and innovations around the world with the showcase of Philippines’ best and overseas participation of the European Union (EU), China, South Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and other countries.
The three-day event will feature an international hall to host the top seafood and nonmarine products of leading companies and manufacturers from other participating countries.
The Coastal Culinary Cuisine will then complete the culinary journey in a dynamic presentation of the Philippines’ most iconic and distinct regional seafood cuisines from top international and local experts to give an exquisite experience of the country’s heirloom flavors and traditions.
The Marketplace is also open for a one stop retail experience of premium food products ranging from seafood products, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, processed foods, homemade regional delicacies, and many more.