After two years of absence, the WOFEX Luzon returned to the Baguio Convention Center last 22 – 24 April 2022 to help serve the need of the growing food service industry. For more than 20 years now, WOFEX has been the largest, most effective, and well-attended food trade show in the Philippines. Apart from the continue reading : DTI Baguio-Benguet joins WOFEX 2022
APEC continues work on transparency for pre-packaged food
As one of the core principles in global trade, transparency remains a key driver in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) process to promote economic stability in the region and in achieving APEC’s trade and investment goals. In line with this, APEC members continue to pursue projects in furthering this principle in different areas. Among continue reading : APEC continues work on transparency for pre-packaged food
Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, CCI France “Behind the Cuisines”
Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! Allow me to thank the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France) for inviting us to speak at your exquisite annual flagship event “Behind the Cuisines,” which promotes the French-Filipino culture through our shared love of food. It is always an honor for me to speak about our bilateral continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, CCI France “Behind the Cuisines”
DTI innovates with 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair to bolster food entrepreneurs
With the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) is introducing innovations to help Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover and thrive in the new normal. This year, the 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair will combine the excitement of the traditional, continue reading : DTI innovates with 2021 Hybrid National Food Fair to bolster food entrepreneurs
“Food Connect” trainings teach MSMEs how to bring DTI-2 products from gate to plate
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 – Processed Fruits and Nuts (PFN) clients, namely Enrile Farmers’ Cooperative from Cagayan and Jeremiah 33:3 Food Products from Isabela, together with Ren Mark Marcelo of DTI Regional PFN, held the course one, track one of the Food Connect Program for PFN micro, small and continue reading : “Food Connect” trainings teach MSMEs how to bring DTI-2 products from gate to plate
PH builds food-export momentum at Biofach 2021
• The Philippine participation at the recently concluded Biofach saw promising numbers in terms of buyers met, inquiries garnered, and negotiated sales accumulated. • Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Executive (CITEM) Director Pauline Suaco-Juan is optimistic about the increase in sales and appreciation as Biofach continues to feature its exhibitors until September 2021. continue reading : PH builds food-export momentum at Biofach 2021
DTI, DA tap LGUs to strengthen price monitoring of Agri Products
Following the issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 3 series of 2020 where the role of Local Price Coordinating Councils in the LGUs are being strengthened to manage the unreasonable and excessive price increase of Basic Necessities and Prime Commodities (BNPCs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), discusses continue reading : DTI, DA tap LGUs to strengthen price monitoring of Agri Products
DTI Chief: EO that retained 5% tariff on MDM issued, to prevent huge price increase of processed and canned meat products
MANILA— President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Executive Order (EO) No. 123 that retained the 5% tariff rate on imported mechanically deboned meat (MDM) instead of increasing it to 40%. The retention of 5% MDM tariff prevented any huge price increase in the processed and canned meat products. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon continue reading : DTI Chief: EO that retained 5% tariff on MDM issued, to prevent huge price increase of processed and canned meat products
Invest in new PH industrial destinations– PRRD to Thai execs
BANGKOK – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) organized a courtesy call for 20 Thai executives with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to encourage Thai investments in the Philippines (PH). These executives are from the agro-industry, banking, cement, chemical, food, energy, real estate and tourism sectors. Some of them represent private sector organizations, namely continue reading : Invest in new PH industrial destinations– PRRD to Thai execs
DTI, NFA roll out P27/kilo NFA rice in supermarkets
To provide more access points of affordable rice in different parts of the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed an agreement with the National Food Authority (NFA) and the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association Inc. (PAGASA) on 19 September 2018. The agreement will allow consumers to purchase NFA rice, at P27 per continue reading : DTI, NFA roll out P27/kilo NFA rice in supermarkets