in photo: Ribbon cutting ceremony of Dingras Empananda.

“A Labor of Love” (Success Story of Dingras Food House)

Dingras Food House is a budding enterprise owned by Mr. Jay Gibson Eronico, a seafarer-turned-entrepreneur, from the City of Dasmariñas, Cavite. The name “Dingras” was inspired by Mr. Eronico’s birthplace, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, which he considers a “comfort place.” The goal of the business was to provide “comfort food” to people deprived by the quarantine continue reading : “A Labor of Love” (Success Story of Dingras Food House)

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DTI-12 launches comprehensive food safety course for processed food MSMEs

Koronadal City, South Cotabato –The Department of Trade and Industry Region 12 (DTI-12) through its One Town, One Product Program (OTOP) has launched on Monday a comprehensive food safety course for the food processors of Region 12. The Training Course for Food Safety, Food Safety and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Preparation of Requirements continue reading : DTI-12 launches comprehensive food safety course for processed food MSMEs

Keynote speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, IFEX Philippines Digital Expo 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen, members of the business community, friends and food enthusiasts, magandang umaga po sa inyo and welcome to the IFEX Digital Expo! First, let me thank the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Trade Promotions Group (TPG) and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) for their continuing efforts to boost continue reading : Keynote speech of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, IFEX Philippines Digital Expo 2021

DTI MIMAROPA holds webinar on product and process standardization in the food industry

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) MIMAROPA conducted a nationwide webinar on Food Product and Process Standardization for small businesses and other members of the food sector. Around 94 participants from DTI, business industry, academe, and private sectors participated in the webinar held on 22 September 2021.  Following the successful conduct of the virtual continue reading : DTI MIMAROPA holds webinar on product and process standardization in the food industry

2021 Hybrid National Food Fair

DTI launches 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair with digital mall opening

Combining the reach and flexibility of digital market platforms with the excitement of a traditional physical event, the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) has conceptualized a year-long program of activities that would promote micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the food industry. This is the 2021 continue reading : DTI launches 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair with digital mall opening

DTI R2 wraps up OTOP Next Gen product development output monitoring

Gearing towards developing unique products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, together with tapped designers from Ritepak Packaging Solutions concluded the 6th Phase of the OTOP Next Gen Intensive Product Development Activity: Presentation of Design Mockups on 9-10 September via Zoom. The said activity focused on the approved package and label designs continue reading : DTI R2 wraps up OTOP Next Gen product development output monitoring

IFEX Digital Expo

CITEM brings Philippine food sourcing to the digital frontier

IFEX Philippines, the signature event for the food trade sector organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, (CITEM) will present its very first online iteration, the IFEX Digital Expo, on 23 – 25 September 2021. The event will continue its mandate of promoting Philippine food champions geared towards showcasing a wide array continue reading : CITEM brings Philippine food sourcing to the digital frontier