DISCOVER YOUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH FILIPINO FLAVORS
The Philippines' much-anticipated food sourcing event is back on the trade show floor to bring you a multi-sensory food experience. Fall in love with Filipino flavors as IFEX Philippines 2022 returns to the World Trade Center Metro Manila from September 22 to 24, 2022. The exhibition is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Rekindle your love for Filipino flavors at IFEX Philippines’ physical exhibition of Philippine and Asian food and ingredients. Learn, connect, and discover opportunities in business matching sessions, talks and seminars, and special events complemented by digital components.
ADMISISION FEE
| TICKET | PRICE |
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| General Public | Php150.00 |
| Senior Citizens and PWD | Php120.00 |
| Students | Php75.00 |
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3,000+
Buyers and visitors from around the world
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300+
Exhibitors across the Philippines
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12
Product sectors to be showcased
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3 days
Networking and Food Discoveries
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258
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331
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BUYERS
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THE IFEX KITCHEN
Engage in food tasting activities, dynamic cooking demonstrations, and product presentations.
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FLAVOR FINDS
This year, IFEX Philippines will launch FLAVOR FINDS, a collection of new food discoveries and innovations in the Philippine food scene. Flavor Finds showcases products from NXTFOOD PH, the banner for products developed through CITEM's food innovation program; in-demand local products such as ube, plant-based food, and craft beer; and new products from select exhibitors.
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OPEN HOUSE
Get to know the latest programs and activities within and around the food sector and discover products from our IFEXPhilippines partners. Learn also about government efforts to champion Filipino food exporters, manufacturers, and MSMEs.
FLAVOR FINDS FEATURES
NXTFOOD PH
NXTFOOD PH is the most comprehensive and integrated government-led assistance program for the development and marketing of Philippine food products for the local and international markets. The products developed under NXTFOOD PH answer the question "What's NXT in the world of FOOD?" It is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions.On the Rise
On the Rise aims to showcase emerging Philippine food products and ingredients with tremendous export potential — ube, plant-based food, and craft beer.New Products
Flavor Finds also promotes new and innovative products from select IFEX Philippines exhibitors. This showcase consists of newly launched and significantly improved products, as well as products with groundbreaking features or benefits.
OPEN HOUSE FEATURES
COCONUTPHILIPPINES
A showcase of coconut products from food micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Coconut Philippines, the country branding of the most versatile coconut products in the Philippines. CoconutPhilippines is presented through the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) of the Philippine Coconut Authority under the Department of Agriculture.
TASK Program (Technology Advice and Solutions from Korea)
A joint program by the Department of Science and Technology and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology that assists Philippine food companies in solving manufacturing issues such as product quality, production efficiency, and compliance with standards.
Philippine Craft Beers
Philippine Craft Beer features a unique booth setup and plenty of beer tasting. With its superior flavor and quality, as well as local aromas and personalities, it perfectly represents the authenticity of craft beer. Philippine Craft Beer preserves the artistry of a traditional, intimate brewery and promotes the craft beer industry as one of the country's rising industries.
RAPID Growth Program
The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth, also known as RAPID Growth, is a 4.7-billion-peso value chain-based and market-driven business development initiative that aims to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic development for rural farming communities in the country.
One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines
OTOP PHILIPPINES is a priority stimulus program for Micro, Small and Medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) to drive inclusive local economic growth. The program enables localities and communities to develop and promote products or services that are rooted in their local culture, community resources, and competitive advantage.
Processed Fruit and Nuts Pavilion
The Processed Fruits and Nuts (PFN) Pavilion features local products of assisted PFN MSMEs under the Industry Clustering approach or Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) Program of DTI. The cluster envisions the Philippines as one of the world’s significant suppliers of a globally competitive, quality-driven, sustainable, and reliable supply of processed fruits and nuts.
Explore the many different ways you can fall in love with Filipino flavors
BUSINESS MATCHING SESSION
Sit down with Filipino exporters and international buyers to discover how you can work together to elevate your food business.
EXHIBIT
See, feel, and taste thousands of Philippine products and ingredients in the physical trade show.
TALKS AND SEMINARS
Listen to food experts and resource persons who will talk about the latest trends and news about the food industry. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Engage in food tasting activities, dynamic cooking demonstrations, and product presentations.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
- Beverages
- Fine Food adn Specialties
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Biscuits and Confectioneries
- Snacks and Savory Food Products
- Meat and Poultry
- Dairy Products
- Cereals, Grains, and Starch
- Seafood and Marine Products
- Organic and Natural
- Raw Materials and Food Ingredients
- Equipment and Services
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| THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 | |||
| TIME | WTCMM LOBBY | MAIN STAGE | EXHIBITION HALLS | LUNA ROOM (2/F) |
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| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and Arrival | ||
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | VIP Tour of Exhibits & Food Sampling at the Special Setting, Flavor Finds | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Exhibition/ Product Sampling/ Cooking Demonstration/ Business Meetings | ||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Cooking demo with your favorites by Fly Ace Corp. with Chef Marga Espino |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | unMEAT Cooking Demo with Chef Chef Ysa Cruz Bungabong by Century Pacific Food, Inc. |
Kosher: Your Tool for Opening New Markets & Adding Value to Existing Ones by Mr. Joel Jay Weinberger |
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| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Why Not, Coconut? |
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Technical Advice and Solutions from Korea (TASK) One-on-One Technical Meeting |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Beer Tasting Festival by Nipa Brew |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | |||
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Networking Night & KATHA Awarding | ||
| FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 | |||
| TIME | WTCMM LOBBY | MAIN STAGE | EXHIBITION HALLS | LUNA ROOM (2/F) |
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| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and Arrival | ||
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Exhibition/ Product Sampling/ Cooking Demonstration/ Business Meetings | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Go nuts with coconuts! |
The Carbon Footprint of Food by Mr. Erik Thoresen |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Philippine Flavor Journey / Mga Kuwentong Pagkain ni Mommy by Mama Sita's with Miss Avvy Lee Lapus & Chef Andro Faderanga |
Intellectual Property in Food (“Recipe for Success”) by Mr. Adrian Sablan, OIC Chief of the IP Management and Technology Transfer Division |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Making Simple Cooking Taste Delicious with Saint C. by Shelfmates Food, Inc. |
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| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Beer Tasting Festival by Katipunan |
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| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Get to know our craft: Engkanto brewery craft beer tasting |
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| SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 | |||
| TIME | WTCMM LOBBY | MAIN STAGE | EXHIBITION HALLS | LUNA ROOM (2/F) |
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| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and Arrival | ||
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cooking demo with Chef Greggie Mercado by Aging's Food Delicacies |
Exhibition/ Product Sampling/ Cooking Demonstration/ Business Meetings | Current Guidelines and Procedures on the Licensing of Food Establishments by Ms. Jomilyn R. Ailes, Food-Drug Regulation Officer II, CFRR-Licensing Section, FDA |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | FDA Registration by Mr. Gian Arkial I. Claridad, Food-Drug Regulation Officer II, CFRR-Registration, FDA |
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| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Product presentation by Super Kalan |
Export Coaching: Understanding the Essentials of Exporting by Ms. Jezel K. Sunga, Export SBU Head Philippine Trade Training Center |
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| 11:30 PM - 12:00 PM | |||
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | |||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Cooking demo by Waffle Waffle |
Engaging the F&B business in the post-pandemic era by Chef Ernest R. Martin of Chapter Coffee Roastery and Cafe, Inc. |
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| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Cooking demo with Chef Greggie Mercado by Aging's Food Delicacies |
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| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Cooking Demo by Cook Magazine | ||
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | |||
| THE IFEX KITCHEN ACTIVITIES WTCMM Lobby | Main Stage |
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| TIME | Thursday - September 22, 2022 | Friday - September 23, 2022 | Saturday - September 24, 2022 |
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| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony | Cooking demo with Chef Greggie Mercado by Aging's Food Delicacies |
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| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Go nuts with coconuts! |
Product presentation by Super Kalan |
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| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Cooking demo with your favorites by Fly Ace Corp. with Chef Marga Espino |
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| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | unMEAT Cooking Demo with Chef Chef Ysa Cruz Bungabong by Century Pacific Food, Inc. |
Philippine Flavor Journey / Mga Kuwentong Pagkain ni Mommy by Mama Sita's with Miss Avvy Lee Lapus & Chef Andro Faderanga |
Cooking Demo by Waffle Waffle |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Why Not, Coconut? |
Cooking demo with Chef Greggie Mercado by Aging's Food Delicacies |
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| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Beer Tasting Festival by Nipa Brew |
Making Simple Cooking Taste Delicious with Saint C. by Shelfmates Food, Inc. |
Cooking Demo by Cook Magazine |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Beer Tasting Festival by Katipunan |
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| 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Networking Night & KATHA Awarding | ||
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Get to know our craft: Engkanto brewery craft beer tasting |
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| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | |||
| 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | |||
LUNA ROOM (Second Floor)
| TIME | SEMINAR |
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| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | KOSHER: Your Tool for Opening New Markets & Adding Value to Existing Ones Rabbi Joel Weinberger India and Southeast Asia Head STAR-K KOSHER AGENCY |
| 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Technical Advice and Solutions from Korea (TASK) One-on-One Technical Meeting |
| TIME | SEMINAR |
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| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | The Carbon Footprint of Food Mr. Erik Thoresen |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Intellectual Property in Food (“Recipe for Success”) Mr. Adrian Sablan OIC Chief of the IP Management and Technology Transfer Division Intellectual Property of the Philippines |
| TIME | SEMINAR |
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| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Current Guidelines and Procedures on the Licensing of Food Establishments Ms. Jomilyn R. Ailes Food-Drug Regulation Officer II, Center for Food Regulation and Research - Licensing Section FDA Registration Mr. Gian Arkial I. Claridad Food-Drug Regulation Officer II, Center for Food Regulation and Research - Registration Section Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Export Coaching: Understanding the Essentials of Exporting Jezel K. Sunga Export SBU Head Philippine Trade Training Center |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Engaging the F&B Business in the Post-Pandemic Era Chef Ernest R. Martin President Chapter Coffee Roastery and Café |
JOIN OUR NETWORK
IFEX Philippines welcomes the country's top food brands and manufacturers, along with local and international buyers, experts and enthusiasts to this 3-day celebration of Philippine food. Browse our audience profiles and make the most out of the various networking opportunities during the event.
TRADE BUYERS
Trade buyers and professionals from across the globe looking for the next big thing in the world of food.
- Food Manufacturers
- Consolidators
- Cooperatives
- Distributors
- Traders
- Retailers
- Importers
- Institutional Suppliers
- Government Agencies
- NGOs
EXHIBITORS
A diverse community of Philippine exhibitors that showcase a wide array of food products and services to the global market.
- International Retailers
- Hotelier and Restauranteurs
- Local Retailers
- Catering Services
- Wholesalers
- Specialty Stores
- Importers
- Buying Agents
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LOCAL AND FOREIGN MEDIA
Local and international media publications that help promote and champion Filipino food exports to the world's table.
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INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND PARTNERS
Key individuals and groups from local and international food industries, business support organizations and government partners with knowledge and expertise in the promotion of food products.
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EXPORT
ENABLERSPrivate companies, government institutions, organizations and individuals that offer services, solutions or products that help exporters meet their business goals.
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FOODIES AND CULINARY TARGETS
Local and international cooks, chefs, personalities and enthusiasts from the food industry eager to learn more about Philippine food products and ingredients for their culinary needs.
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
PARTNER REGIONS
REGIONAL OFFICES
4A CALABARZON 4B MIMAROPA CAGAYAN VALLEY ILOCOS REGION CENTRAL VISAYAS NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BICOL DAVAO REGION WESTERN VISAYAS
INDUSTRY PARTNER
EVENT PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
EXPORT ENABLERS
EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
At IFEX Philippines, we value building strong partnerships that last. Connect with our team today and find out how we can collaborate to create the right partnership package for you and your company.
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