MAFBEX 2015: Where Your Search Ends and Your Business Begins

Food has long been at the core of the Filipino culture but it wasn't until the past couple of years that the local food scene had began to burgeon and diversify - making the food and beverage industry one of the most lucrative markets to explore and invest in. More than ever, business owners, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs are looking for ways to either break into the industry or expand and improve their already existing venture.

This season, one no longer have to go so far in search of the latest trend reports and forecasts in the F&B industry as MAFBEX Events Management, a subsidiary of Worldbex Services International and French event organizer, Comexposium presents the 9th Manila Food and Beverage Expo or MAFBEX 2015 on July 22 to 26 from 10AM to 8PM at the Main Halls A, B, and C, of the World Trade Center Manila.

Occupying a total of 8,300sqm of exhibition space, MAFBEX 2015 is a one-stop shop not only for foodies but investors alike as it boasts of 21 product categories including health products and food supplements, ingredients and outsourcing solutions, meat & poultry, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages, organic goods, prepared meals and convenience products, bakery and confectionery, fruits & veggies, gourmet & fine food, glassware, houseware, seafood, cured meats, deli products, and so much more.

Over the course of three days, visitors can expect a hassle-free time scouting for the latest food tech and innovations from the local food industry as close to 500 booths gear up to present an extensive array of products and services and live product demonstrations. Indeed, MAFBEX 2015 serves as an all-inclusive venue that offers industry professionals and aspiring business owners the chance to tap into potential B2B opportunities as well as expand one's network.

Certainly not your run of the mill trade show, highlighting the annual MAFBEX are insightful and exciting pocket events and activities such as Chefs of the World, a live cooking demonstration by some of the industry's top chefs, interschool competitions, and highly-anticipated awards that aim to showcase young talents and outstanding amateurs in the industry. Among these must-see events are the YHE Competitions made possible with the help of the Young Hoteliers Exposition, the Flair Cup, an interschool flair trending competition held in partnership with the Organization of Bar Professionals, the Ice Carving Competition, and the Benildean Singing Idol among many others.

As the local F&B industry continues to grow and expand, there is no better time than now to explore one's options. Take advantage of the upcoming 9th Manila Food and Beverage Expo for a peek into the wondrous possibilities.

MAFBEX 2015 is for the benefit of the ABSCBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation. Tickets are at P100 each.