Philippine Coconut Firms Joining World’s Biggest Trade Fair in China

The Philippines is lookiing to cater to the demand for tropical food in tthe Chinese market through the participation of 40 companies in the world’s biggest trade fair to be held in Shanghai on November 5 to 10.  The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), in a statement said the Philippines would highlight food brands and agricultural products at the 3rd China International Import Expo (CIIE).  

Among the 40 participants are coconut companies such as: Agrinurture Inc., Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc., Team Asia Corp., Eau de Coco, Inc., Greenlife Coconut Products Philippines, Inc., Tongsan Industrial Development Corp., Limketkai Manufacturing Corp. 

To promote safety  amid the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, CITEM is setting up interactive conference pods in the Philippines’ pavilion at the CIIE for virtual business-matching activities.  Instead of the exhibitors manning the booths, the Philippine commercial attaché would represent the government and exhibitors.