MAY 19-21, 2017 WORLD TRADE CENTER METRO MANILA PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER EVENT DIRECTORY Scan the QR code to know more about IFEX Philippines. www.ifexphilippines.com #IFEXph ifexphilippines IFEXPhilippines ifexph IFEX PHILIPPINES SECRETARIAT Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) Golden Shell Pavilion, Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City 1300, Philippines i (+632) 831.1282/831.2201 loc 204/238 Y (+632) 832.3965/834.0177 z [email protected] www.ifexphilippines.com www.ifexphilippines.com IFEX PHILIPPINES 2017 CONTENT EDITORIAL BOARD CLAYTON H. TUGONON Editor-in-Chief Executive Director CITEM ARTURO CRUZ DIMAANO Department Manager 02 Editorial Board Creative and Communications Department CITEM 04 About the Show ROMLEAH JULIET P. OCAMPO The Philippines and Food Philippines Department Manager 05 Project Management Department 06 Fast Facts Show Rules CITEM EDITORIAL ADVISER 07 Floor Plan MA. LOURDES D. MEDIRAN 08 Deputy Executive Director Office of the Deputy Executive Director 10 Exhibition Halls 13 Special Features CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 24 Schedule of Activities MALOU FARNACIO-CANTANCIO MAY 19-21, 2017 Buyer Care Services Media & Communications Head WORLD TRADE CENTER METRO MANILA 28 PHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTER TIMOTHY ALCANTARA 30 VIB Program Writer Luxe Escape RAE DE VERA 31 CLAIRE CAPUL Online Writer EVENT 33 Exhibitor Listing DIRECTORY 108 Organizers GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT 109 Co-Organizers JOSHUA JOHN MERCADO ELISHA DARUSIN Government Partners MARLON DEDAL 110 PATRICIA BAGULBAGUL Industry Partners JAY NICO GUEVARRA 113 Graphics Team www.ifexphilippines.com 115 Supporting Organization EXHIBITION DESIGN 117 Marketing Agents NORMAN BAGULBAGUL Event Partners Head Designer 119 The IFEX Philippines 2017 directory is a Hotel Partner MARCIANO SANTOS, JR. publication of the Center for International Trade 120 JOHN MICHAEL ABELLANOSA Expositions and Missions (CITEM) KAT APODACA 120 Media Partner JAMES MARTE © 2017 Center for International Trade Expositions MELVIN ROXAS and Missions (CITEM) 124 Taste ASEAN Exhibition Designers All rights reserved. This publication may not be 126 Official Forwarder TRINETTE RIGUERRA reproduced in whole or in part, and in any form Environmental Graphic Designer without prior permission from CITEM. THE PHILIPPINES AND FOOD PHILIPPINES The Philippines has established itself as one of the world’s most robust and promising markets. Since 2010, the Philippines has been one of the fastest-rising global economies in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). In 2016, the country grew by 7.1 percent in its 3rd quarter, recording the highest in Asia. The Philippines is seen to expand more than 6 percent until 2018 to rank among the fastest-growing in the world, according to Bloomberg. A backbone of this major breakthrough is the country’s manufacturing industry, contributing around 23-24% of the annual GDP. One of its primary sectors is food, which accounts for nearly half of the country’s total manufacturing output. As of 2016, the Philippines’ food manufacturing growth remains the second fastest in Southeast Asia. Labor productivity also recorded a significant increase by as high as 6% in 2015. Another economic driver is the surge of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are becoming more globally competitive in exploring new market innovations, technologies, and products. As of 2015, the Philippines has 896,839 MSMEs, according to the ABOUT THE SHOW Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). With its rich agriculture industry, the Philippines is also known as The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines is the biggest and most the top global exporter of premium fruits and other food products, respected export-oriented food show in the Philippines. This trade event including banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, mango, pineapple, and tuna. showcases Asia’s best ethnic and specialty food; tropical fruits and vegetables; fresh seafood; Halal-certified commodities; and natural, organic and functional Such bright prospects attract key players and decision makers food products. from the international food market to source from the Philippines. In IFEX Philippines, top global buyers include Sysco, Carrefour, Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Takashimaya, Gandamar, Woolworths, Lulu Supermarkets, Met Foodmarkets, Emke Group, Americana, and E-mart among others. (CITEM), the export promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness Marketing Take advantage of this development in IFEX Philippines—the Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), IFEX Philippines provides a venue for local and country’s biggest export trade platform for food and ingredients. international food companies to take on new markets, launch products, and conduct business with the world’s biggest buyers. 4 5 SHOW RULES REGISTER Registration is mandatory for all. CITEM reserves the right to refuse entry to persons who do not comply with the show rules. FAST FACTS WEAR YOUR ID A “No ID, No Entry” policy will be enforced. Badges may be used to access IFEX Philippines which should be worn at all times inside the exhibition halls. IDs are non- transferable and must be surrendered upon request of the show secretariat/security. DATE AND TIME FAIR VENUE World Trade Center Metro Manila SCAN YOUR ID 19-21 MAY 2017 Philippine Trade Training Center 10AM - 7PM Your ID has a QR code which you can use to scan for fair materials using our info kiosks located in the registration counters at WTCMM and PTTC. BUYER PROFILE The link to these materials will be immediately SCALE transmitted to your email. International & Local Retailers Event partnered with APEC Wholesalers last 2015 and ASEAN in 2017 Specialty Stores PICTURE TAKING Importers Buying Agents Picture taking is allowed with prior clearance and consent of the exhibitors concerned. EXHIBITOR PROFILE CITEM reserves the right to confiscate the sketches and/or memory cards of cameras/ Food Manufacturers mobile phones of individuals caught Consolidators PRODUCT PROFILE violating this rule. Cooperatives Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Distributors Coffee, Herbal Teas, and Cocoa Traders Fresh and Processed Seafood BUSINESS ATTIRE Retailers Fruits and Vegetables Importers Grains, Cereals, and Commodities Proper business attire is encouraged. Institutional suppliers Herbs and Spices Government agencies Meat and Poultry Non-government organizations Natural, Healthy and Organic Products Specialty, Ethnic, and Gourmet Products CHILDREN Allied Services Guests below 12 years of age are strictly prohibited inside the exhibit area but may stay at the Kids’ Activity Station in the World Trade Center lobby. Only infants and toddlers in carriers and strollers shall be permitted inside the halls. 6 7 8 FLOOR PLAN FLOOR SLOW FOOD JAMES FRUITS AND MINDANAO CACAO NUTS BACOLOD COCONUT COFFEE 9 FOOD INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES HALL HALL The International Hall showcases in one trade platform the top food products and ingredients of leading companies and manufacturers across the globe. With the theme ‘TASTE ASEAN’ for its 11th The Food Philippines Hall at IFEX edition, IFEX Philippines spotlights the Philippines is the premier venue for top top brands from ASEAN member states and emerging Philippine food export and its Regional Dialogue Partners. It will companies to promote the country’s also highlight the premium selections food products and strengthen links with from European countries with the buyers, importers, and retailers in the European Union as the event’s first global food market. international regional partner. EXHIBITI ON HALLS The Food Artisans Village The MarketPlace is a one-stop retail recreates the vibrant and shop of premium food and food-related colorful market environment products ranging from fruits and of local artisan communities vegetables, to meat and poultry, seafood featuring terroir products products, processed foods, homemade and artisanal delicacies from regional delicacies, as well as personal the different regions of the care and wellness products and other Philippines presented by the allied products and services. Department of Agriculture through its Agribusiness Marketing and Assistance Service (DA-AMAS). FOOD ARTISANS VILLAGE MARKETPLACE 10 11 SPECIAL FEATURES TASTE ASEAN @ IFEX PHILIPPINES In line with the 50th founding anniversary and 30th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), TasteASEAN@IFEX Philippines presents the top food from 10 ASEAN member states as one of the official events in the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program held in partnership with the Committee on Business and Investment Promotion (CBIP). This exhibit hopes to capture the immense global demand for oriental flavors and drive up more trade opportunities between ASEAN and other countries—streamlining the region’s aspiration towards “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.” ASEAN TOP BRANDS SHOWCASE ASEAN TOP GROCERS PROGRAM The ASEAN Top Brands Showcase spotlights The ASEAN Top Grocers Program rounds up the the leading food products and ingredients major decision-makers of leading food retail The year 2017 is a big year for IFEX Philippines as it celebrates its 11th edition and of top companies from 10 ASEAN countries chains, such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, supports two milestone events for the country and the entire Southeast Asia: the through each of their own dynamic and convenience stores, supercenters, and