Seoul, South Korea—“The Philippines is open for business, and we are committed, aligned, and prepared to grow with our partners,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque emphasized during her engagements with Lotte GRS and other leading South Korean conglomerates on May 16. The engagements focused on the conglomerates’ planned investments and continue reading : DTI taps top Korean firms to boost PH food and retail investments
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) reminds the public that the distribution of SHFT’s products—whether for sale or for free—is strictly prohibited, in line with the issued Preliminary Order (PO) and Preventive Measure Orders continue reading : DTI reiterates ban on SHFT product distribution pending case resolution
The FOODPhilippines showcase at FOODEX JAPAN 2025 on March 11-14, 2025 resulted in solid deals with major global market players, and rounded out the first quarter series of overseas trade fairs for food by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the lead promotion arm for the Philippine export industry. Participating exhibitors were continue reading : Global food brands forge solid trade partnerships with PH companies at Japan trade fair
PASAY CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon conducted a Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP) Exploratory Meeting with Coconut Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises at IFEX Philippines in Pasay City, facilitated by Provincial Director Julieta L. Tadiosa, Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Ma. Graciela C. Ledesma, Trade and Industry Specialist continue reading : DTI Quezon and Coconut Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises meet IFEX Philippines Exhibitors in Pasay City through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program
Discovering the world’s best flavors at IFEX Philippines The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), led by Executive Director Dr. Edward L. Fereira, officially launched the 16th edition of IFEX Philippines at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila on Friday, 26 May 2023. This year’s IFEX Philippines has the biggest exhibitor participation numbers continue reading : CITEM bolsters the PH food export industry at IFEX Philippines 2023
Share the Love for Global Flavors The Philippines’ biggest international food and ingredients trade show is set to take place at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from May 26 to 28, 2023. The 16th IFEX Philippines focuses on the theme “Share the Love for Global Flavors” to highlight the Philippines’ top export products and continue reading : IFEX Philippines 2023 to feature the world’s best flavors from over 500 PH and int’l food exporters
Davao City – The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the region were big winners during the recently concluded International Food Expo (IFEX) Philippines 2022. The 31 MSMEs, who participated in the three-day event in September, were able to hit P3,168,463,908.00 in export sales. This includes both the booked sales and those that are continue reading : Davao Region hits P3.2B sales in IFEX
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
A year before the pandemic hit in 2019, the Philippine agri-food sector turned in a strong showing, accounting for an estimated P6.1-T to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The same year also saw the sector employ 42.7% of the national workforce. In the new normal that changed our lives and livelihoods forever, The Center continue reading : CITEM kicks off first digital food expo
From right to left: Embassy of Malaysia, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Rizany Irwan bin Muhamad Mazlan; Department of Agriculture, Program Director Bernadette San Juan; Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Capaya Rodriguez Gonzales; Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan; Department of Trade and Industry, Secretary Ramon continue reading : IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA 2019 opens to overwhelming response