Dubai World Trade Center
Dubai, U.A.E.
About FoodPHILIPPINES
FoodPHILIPPINES is a branding initiative of the Center for International Trade Expositions & Missions (CITEM) that enforces the image of the Philippines as a source of quality food products derived from fresh, healthy, and natural ingredients.
Under this national brand, the Philippines is positioned as Asia's premier sourcing destination for food exports, being one of the world's top exporters of fresh fruits and marine products.
FoodPHILIPPINES unifies the promotional efforts of the government in overseas trade exhibitions and events to project one brand, one image, one voice.
FoodPHILIPPINES Products
New Selections
- Coffee Blends
- Mango Flour
- Packed Fruit Juice
- Fresh Vegetable Juice
- Energy Drinks
- Corn Snacks
- Ice Cream
- Ice Pops and Jellies
- Flavored Noodles
- Peking Duck Meat and Eggs
Best-Sellers
- Rice
- Coconut Products
- Fresh and Dried Mango
- Canned Fruits and Seafood
- Healthy Snacks
- Sauce and Condiments
- Cakes and Confectioneries
- Fermented Marine Products
FoodPHILIPPINES Market Opportunities in Gulfood 2017
Satisfying the craving for healthy tropical fruits
The FoodPHILIPPINES takes advantage on the rising health awareness and increased consumption of health products in the Gulf region due to the prevalence of ailments, such as obesity and diabetes, as it offers tropical power fruits and protein-rich products.
Cornering the demand for convenient coffee blends
Being one of the world’s top coffee producer, FoodPHILIPPINES seeks to corner the demand surge for ready-to-drink coffee in the Gulf region, attributed to the fast, highly urbanized lifestyle of people living in the Middle East.
Driving more interest for the country’s export quality rice
The Philippine premium rice is also expected to be a hot commodity in the event as grains remain the most consumed food in the Gulf region — accounting for 46.5% of its total consumption.
Leveraging on the growing Filipino communities in the Gulf region
The growing Filipino communities also attract the trade buyers in Gulfood to put Philippine-branded products in their grocery stores and retail outlet to cater to the interest of our increasing number of countrymen in the Middle East.
Penetrating the US$ 2 trillion halal food market
Located in the heart of the halal food market, Dubai (UAE) remains one of the global business hubs with ongoing developments on their industrial parks and free zones to help business integrate themselves in the entire halal food and beverage value chain.
ABOUT Gulfood 2017
Now in its 22nd edition, Gulfood or the Gulf Food Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire is the world’s largest annual food & beverage exhibition, welcoming food and beverage professionals from all corners of the globe to meet for 5 days of business within this central hub for international trade and commerce.
Launched as a biennial event in 1987, the exhibition has grown to promote F&B trade between more than 120 countries annually, enabling 5000 providers of raw materials and ingredients to showcase the tastes, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of food and beverage consumption worldwide.
Gulfood is a business to business trade exhibition that is professionally managed and hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With three decades of experience in delivering world-class events and an ongoing commitment to commerce and innovation within the exhibition industry, DWTC is recognized as a key driver of tourism growth throughout the MENA region.