PH food SME’s spark interest in India

The Philippines turned in a promising debut performance in Indusfood 2026, with three enterprises led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) winning over global buyers with their standout food offerings.

Intentionally set as a targeted presence to gauge market appetite in South Asia, the country’s delegation to Indusfood 2026–composed of Dry Tech Manufacturing Corp (Dry Tech).,  Monde M.Y. San Corporation (Monde) and See’s International Food Manufacturing Corp. (See’s)–sought to fulfill the rising demand for nutritious and natural food products in the Indian market. The group drew close to 100 trade buyers and generated over USD 80,000 in export sales.

The Philippines’ participation in Indusfood 2026 was organized by CITEM with the support of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-New Delhi and the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi.

Dry Tech’s taro leaves, Monde’s savory crackers, and See’s Corporation’s banana chips were identified as the delegation’s best-performing products. Dry Tech and Monde cited their ingredients’ newness in the market as key to their positive reception among international buyers; See’s pointed to the distinctive quality of their banana chips.

“This strong showing–in no less than one of India’s leading trade shows–demonstrates our varied strengths as an exporter of food and ingredients,” CITEM Executive Director Leah Pulido Ocampo said of the performance. “Moving forward, we welcome the opportunity to support even more enterprises that seek a presence in India.” 

Driven by a burgeoning middle class and rapid urbanization, India’s food import market is shifting toward premium, health-oriented, and convenience-based products. There is increasing demand for dried fruits, organic snacks, and "better-for-you" alternatives as consumers seek natural options over traditional processed goods. This trend aligns precisely with the Philippines' export strengths, securing a strong place for Filipino food offerings in India's current demand wave.

Launched in 2017, Indusfood is one of Asia’s most prominent food and beverage trade shows, providing a platform for exporters to connect with global buyers and widen their reach. Indusfood 2026 ran from January 8 to 10, 2026 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida.

More doors of opportunities for Filipino enterprises

Beyond overseas trade fairs, CITEM, as the country’s export promotion agency, also organizes the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, the country’s largest business-to-business and export-oriented trade show for food, beverage, and ingredients. As the longest-running food sourcing event in the Philippines, IFEX Philippines spotlights premium products from across the regions and positions the country as a dynamic, highly capable supplier in the global market. The annual trade show typically attracts thousands of local and international visitors and high-profile global buyers seeking unique and high-quality Filipino food products.

The 19th edition of IFEX Philippines will run from May 21-23, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, Philippines. 

Register as an IFEXConnect exhibitor: https://citem.ph/p/6d5e50

Register as an IFEXConnect trade buyer: https://citem.ph/p/b426fb

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Banner caption: From left: Monde M.Y. San Corp. General Manager Keng Sun Mar; Attaché Rachelle Yumo; Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Planning Officer V Atty. Eva Marie Mariquina; Ambassador of the Philippines to India Josel Ignacio; Consul Melissa Anne Telan; See's International Manufacturing Corp. President Ruben See; Dry Tech Manufacturing Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ana Renee Manrique; Dry Tech Manufacturing Corp. Vice President Corinne Anne Cordero; See’s International Food Manufacturing Corp. Export Manager Helen Cagadoc and Department of Trade and Industry-Trade Assistant Krisha Raina pose in front of the Philippine Pavilion in Indusfood 2026.