Philippine Premium Food Exports Set to Delight Visitors at Taipei International Food Show

After the successful turnout of IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA last month, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) now sets its sights on the Taipei International Food Show (TIFS) this coming 19-22 June 2019 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC). As the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) export promotion arm, CITEM will be managing the Philippine delegation at this year’s TIFS. The Philippine Pavilion will be located at the ground floor of the TWTC Hall 1.

More commonly known as FOOD TAIPEI, this year’s TIFS will also be held concurrently with four other food-related shows (Foodtech & Pharmatech Taipei, Taipei Pack, Taiwan HORECA and Halal Taiwan). This 5-in-1 food show provides visitors and exhibitors a one-stop shop to engage companies, brands and suppliers from all facets and related sectors of the food industry.

Philippine Craft Spirits by Destileria Limtuaco

For this edition, the Philippine delegation will be bringing with it both returning and first-time exhibitors to Taiwan which will all be united under the theme FoodPhilippines. The theme’s goal is to highlight the natural and healthy food products of the Philippines while putting a special focus on the country’s premium tropical fruits (e.g., banana, mango, pineapple, calamansi), coconut products (e.g., VCO, coco water, coco powder, desiccated coconut), natural sauces & condiments and ready-to-eat processed foods & beverages.

Some companies returning to FOOD TAIPEI this year are Destileria Limtuaco, Year Luck, and Century Pacific Food. Joining them are TIFS newcomers like GAINCOCO, Leonie Agri Corp. and JND Manufacturing Industries. Many of these exhibitors will be going to Taiwan with the goal of raising their brand awareness, promoting their new product lines and exploring the Taiwanese market in the hopes of landing foreign clients not only in Taiwan, but also in mainland China.

Last year’s Philippine participation in FOOD TAIPEI generated US$25.83 million in sales from 18 participants. For the 2019 edition, DTI-CITEM is planning to reach a sales target of US$26 million along with an increase in the number of business inquiries. And with the number of health-conscious consumers on the rise, the FoodPhilippines theme is bound to make an impact on both the international and Taiwanese buyers at the show.

See the Philippine exhibitors and more at the Taipei International Food Show this coming 19-22 June 2019 at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and take part in various food samplings and buyer services, as well as explore the other food-related shows held throughout the venue. For more information on this event, visit www.citem.com.ph/food-taipei.