24 Philippine Exporters to Participate at F&B Trade Fair in Germany

In a statement, the Center for Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the export promotions arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), said it has organized the participation of 24 exporters at the Anuga 2023 in Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany which happens on October 07-11.  

The participating firms include 14 food exporters offering a mix of fresh, frozen, and processed food and beverages, alongside 10 Philippine coconut exporters through the support of the United Nations agency International Trade Centre (ITC) in cooperation with the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB). 

The selection of the 10 Philippine coconut exporters was made under the ARISE Plus Philippine project, which focuses on providing comprehensive support and guidance for enhanced trade performance and competitiveness to MSMEs actively engaged in coconut products, such as virgin coconut oil and coconut flour, according to CITEM. The Project is funded by the EU with ITC serving as technical agency.  The DTI serves as lead partner working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Bureau of Customs, the Department of Science and Technology, and the private sector.

The Philippine Pavilion at Anuga 2023 will house the 24 Filipino food export companies showcasing a variety of Philippine ingredients, beverages, and snacks.  

Under the COCONUT Philippines banner are AG Pacific Nutriceuticals, Ahya Coco Organic Food Manufacturing Corp., Amazing Foods Corp., Cocoplus Aquarian Development Corp., Dignity Products and Services Inc., Greenlife Coconut Products Philippines Inc., Pasciolco Agri Ventures, Tongsan Industrial Development Corp., Tropicana Food Products Inc., and Wellness Care International Corp.

Under the FOOD Philippines brand are Amley Food Corp., Axelum Resources Corp., Fitrite, Inc., GSL Premium Food Export Corp., KLT Fruits Inc., Lionheart Farms Corp., Mega Global Corp., Philbest Canning Corp., Philippine Grocers Food Exports Inc., Prime Fruits International Inc., Q-Phil International Trading, Sagrex Food Inc., Seatrade Canning Corp., and See’s International Food Manufacturing Corp.