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March 10-13, 2026
Tokyo Big Sight
Tokyo, Japan
Premium Tropical Flavors Meet Healthy Innovation at FOODEX JAPAN 2026
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) brings the best of Philippine food to the global stage at the 51st edition of FOODEX Japan, happening March 10–13, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.
Under the FOODPhilippines banner, this year’s delegation of 18 world-class exhibitors showcases why the Philippines is a trusted global source of high-value processed food and ingredients. Blending rich tropical heritage with the rigorous standards of today’s wellness-driven market, the Philippines continues to redefine what premium food innovation means for the global supply chain.
Strengthening global food harmony
With a pronounced focus on creating stable and resilient food systems, the Philippines is reinforcing its role as a strategic partner and gateway for the international market. The country’s product showcase—which includes our world-renowned processed bananas, cacao, and pineapples—raises the bar for MSMEs competing on the global stage.
What sets Philippine food apart
By integrating authentic, tropical flavors and innovative processing, Philippine food is adapting to global trends and the demand for inclusive food security through:
- Premium Convenience: State-of-the-art and highly standardized systems produce high-grade tropical selections that align perfectly with the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) segments.
- Functional Innovation: Authentic and fresh Philippine flavors are reimagined into accessible, gluten-free, and delectable vegan-certified offerings. We are successfully diversifying traditional food into functional nutrition, supporting the growing global focus on healthspan.
- Conscious and Traceable Sourcing: Many featured products, such as our single-origin cacao and pineapple, come from traceable sources. This transparency meets the ethical production preferences of consumers in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Weaving a future of shared prosperity
FOODEX Japan 2026 coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Philippines–Japan diplomatic relations, celebrated under the theme:
“Weaving the Future Together: Peace, Prosperity, Possibilities.”
The Philippine Pavilion reflects decades of strong bilateral cooperation and reaffirms the country’s role as a stable partner in Japan’s food security and regional trade. Japan remains one of the Philippines’ top export markets alongside China and the United States.
Participating Brands
This year’s FOODPhilippines exhibitors present a curated collection of authentic, innovative, and market-ready food solutions, demonstrating the strength and creativity of Philippine MSMEs on the world stage.
Participating Brands
From organically sourced and fresh food and drinks, ready-to-eat meals and snacks to local ingredients suitable for game-changing creations and popular global menus, the food showcase from the Philippines is sure to bring delight to any regional cuisine and occasion.
Agricom Best Foods Corporation
Agricom Best Foods Corp. offers authentic Filipino flavors in canned chevon (goat meat) products using lean, nutrient-dense, and climate-resilient protein meat. The company’s pioneering technology was developed by the Isabela State University- Cagayan Valley Small Ruminants Research Center (ISU-CVSRRC)
Caviteño Isabelino Multipurpose Cooperative
Farmer-owned CAISA MPC uses all-natural, no-additives, and single-origin pineapples of member-farmers to produce a variety of convenient food products under the CICCO’s Delight brand. The farm-to-table harvest by its own members ensures consistent, ethical, and traceable sourcing.
JBM Food Products
Family-owned JBM Food Products balances cultural flavors with wellness value in its products made from natural ingredients. It uses innovative processes, and transparency of food information for mindful eating.
Jones Producers Cooperative (JPC)
Jones Producers Cooperative offers refreshing, healthy beverages made from the distinct Philippine calamansi, ginger, and turmeric. Products reflect the heritage and quality of local agri crops as they meet market demand for natural flavors.
KKK Food Corporation
Kangkong King pioneered the world’s first water spinach chips, transforming a humble Philippine vegetable into an enjoyable global snack. This category-first product promotes food innovation, healthy snacking, and sustainable sourcing.
Ngosiok Marketing
As a transformative pioneer in the Philippine noodle industry, Ngosiok Marketing evolves its processes for peak efficiency and quality. Its iconic Super Q brand is globally recognized and fully compliant with EU regulations.
Oh So Healthy! Corporation
Oh So Healthy! Corporation is a proudly Filipino Better-For-You snack company that creates delicious, clean-label snacks made from real fruits and vegetables. The products satisfy halal and vegan diets and global demand for convenient snacks.
Profood International Corporation
As the Philippines’ largest dried fruit producer, Profood International sets the global standard for quality. Their real-fruit products are non-GMO, vegan, and free from artificial flavors, catering to health-conscious consumers and diverse food traditions worldwide.
Quelly’s Food Products Manufacturing
Quelly’s Food Products Manufacturing produces nutritious mushroom-based products and specialty condiments that reflect distinct Filipino flavors. Sustainably made and proudly Filipino, the innovative, plant-based products offer healthy, flavorful alternatives to traditional favorites.
RLGV Fruit Wine Industry (RLGV)
RLGV Fruit Wine specializes in premium fruit wines from locally sourced mango, bignay, and indigenous fruits. The Philippine-made winery promotes the upcycling of Philippine harvests and elevates them through innovative specialty offerings.
SA Cacao Food Product
SA Cacao is a key innovator in the Philippine artisanal chocolate renaissance that crafts clean-label, bean-to-bar confectionery. Using premium single-origin beans and superior post-harvest techniques, the handcrafted innovations celebrate local heritage and world-class artisanal quality.
Sabroso Chocolate Manufacturing
Sabroso brings healthy options for sweet creations through its 100% artisanal cacao products made from 100% pure cacao beans from Camiguin Island, helping support local cacao farmers and their communities.
Sagrex Foods Inc.
Sagrex Foods Inc. produces frozen saba banana products sourced from local farming communities and growers near the Philippines’ Mount Apo. It uses individual quick freezing technology and maintains strict global standards. Its Golden Saba brand reaches markets across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Sangkutsa Food Products Inc.(SFPI)
Sangkutsa Food Products Inc.(SFPI) delivers bold, tangy Filipino pickles and salsas made from fresh and authentic local ingredients. SFPI ensures ingredients are locally sourced to spotlight culinary Filipino heritage, while being crafted to excite taste buds for international consumers.
See’s International Food Manufacturing Corporation
A pioneer with 30 years of export expertise, See’s International is a trusted name in premium, organic Philippine banana chips. They blend tradition with innovation, offering flexible private-label solutions and reliable supply capacity for the world market.
Sonya Garcia's Secret Cottage Restaurant Inc. (Sonya’s Secret Garden)
The Fabulous Fast Food in a Bottle product line by Sonya’s Secret Garden offers honest, natural flavors made with premium ingredients and traditional recipes. These products provide a healthy, convenient solution for both home dining and on-the-go lifestyles.
Yan Yan International Philippines, Inc.
Innovating simple and popular food and drinks with new flavors and vegan options is all part of the commitment of YanYan International Phils. Inc. to produce world-class quality products.
3 Sher’s Food Products
Since 1989, 3 Sher's Food Products, maker of Big Brothers Corniks, has been crafting export-quality convenient snacks with authentic Filipino taste and global appeal for the health-conscious consumers.
Through the support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Provincial Government of Isabela, province-based companies are able to join the global showcase—highlighting the province’s transformation into a leading agro-industrial and food innovation hub. This strategic shift underscores the expanding global competitiveness of Philippine food enterprises.
Experience Philippine Food Excellence at FOODEX Japan 2026
Unlock new opportunities in global food innovation and explore high-value partnerships as you connect with FOODPhilippines today. Check out the wide selection of premium tropical ingredients and a uniquely Filipino showcase of food products.
Partners
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Tokyo is part of the Philippine Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) of the DTI’s Industry Development and Investment Promotions Group (IPG). It is the representative office of DTI in the city with the following areas of coverage: Tokyo Metropolis, Akita, Aomori, Chiba, Fuku-shima, Gunma, Hokkaido, Ibaraki, Iwate, Kanagawa, Miyagi, Nagano, Niigata, Okinawa, Saitama, Tochigi, Yamagata, and Yamanashi.
FOODPhilippines Secretariat
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM)
Golden Shell Pavilion, International Trade Center Complex,
Roxas Boulevard cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Pasay City 1300 Philippines
Tel: +63.2.8.831.2201 ext 231
Email: foodphilippines@citem.com.ph
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