FOODPhilippines gears up for CIIE 2023!

Catch FOODPhilippines and share the love for Philippine flavors as a delegation of 17 local entrepreneurs take the frontline to showcase our vibrant food culture. For its 6th participation in CIIE, FOODPhilippines will mainstream the country’s own Durian variety together with a vast selection of fresh produce and local processed food products.

Dive into the polarizing experience that Philippine Durian offers. Get onboard the Durian craze and learn firsthand why this tropical fruit, which exudes a piercing and putrid scent, was dubbed the “king of fruits” in many parts of Southeast Asia.

Completing the array of gastronomic treats are healthy and delectable food snacks including Dried Mangoes, a variety of Coconut products, and Banana chips along with other natural food options. 

Visit the Philippine Pavilion in the biggest import-themed trade show on November 5-10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.

Check out these participating Filipino companies when you visit the Philippine pavilion:

See’s International Food Manufacturing Corporation
Specialty: Banana Chips

See’s International offers quality and freshness in every pack of Banana chips. Catering to customers’ specifications, every product they produce fits well for delicacies, gourmet delights, and even simple and fun snacks.

Profood International Corporation
Specialty: Dried Fruits

Sourcing straight from small-scale fruit growers, Pro-food’s production practices are built around eco-friendly programs. Their best-selling products include Dried Mangoes, Dried Pineapple, Sweetened Lemonsito puree and other related food options.

Raspina Tropical
Specialty: Fresh fruits

Serving well-established markets in China, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates, Raspina Tropical has been engaged in the export business of fresh fruits which include fresh Cavendish Banana and Durian.

Eng Seng Food Products
Specialty: Frozen Durian

Planning to expand their market reach and serve quality treats to more people all over the world, Eng Seng is currently forging partnership with the U.S. to bring more appetizing delicacies to their customers. Their ingredients are sustainably sourced from the rich and abundant lands of Davao Province, one of the most developed regions in the southern part of the Philippines.

Lionheart Farms Philippine Corporation
Specialty: Coconut Products

Their coconut-based delights offer authentic flavors that can turn your ordinary recipe into exquisite cuisine. Among their prominent offerings are Coconut flower nectar, Coconut flower vinegar, and Coconut Teriyaki.

GERB Golden Hands
Specialty: Fresh Cavendish Banana

Gerb Golden Hands has been in the export business of  fresh Cavendish Banana in many parts of Asia particularly in China, Singapore, and Thailand.

AVANTE Agri-Products Philippines, Inc.
Specialty: Fresh fruits

Aside from fresh Cavendish Banana, AVANTE Agri-Products has been shipping tons of fresh fruits and vegetables across the globe, catering to their clients’ preferences. Their vast selection of export-quality produce includes Cavendish Banana, Mango, Lanzones, Durian, Avocado, Young Coconut, Sweet Potato, Eggplant, and String Beans. 

Sam Lim Corporation
Specialty: Snacks and beverages

One of the largest manufacturers of food snacks in the Philippines, Sam Lim Corporation has a long line of delectable munchies under its belt that have long been regarded as household names. Their offerings range from cereals, grains and starch to biscuits and confectioneries, beverages, and crispy savory food products. 

Excellent Quality Goods Supply Corporation
Specialty: Banana chips and Dried Mangoes

Popularly known as “Saba” in the Philippines, Cardava Banana is among the prominent key products that they offer.  This nutrient-dense variety has the deepest root compared to other banana trees making it absorb more nutrients from the soil. They also have Carabao Mangoes, otherwise known as the Philippine Mango,  in the bag which boasts of its sweet and succulent flavor. 

Maylong Enterprises Corporation
Specialty: Fresh/Frozen Durian

Maylong Enterprises is one of the four Philippine companies that participated in the first export of fresh Durian to Beijing earlier this year, a significant milestone in the longstanding trade relations between China and the Philippines. The first batch of fresh Durian, which totaled 72 tons having been valued at  USD 150 Million, was immediately deemed “sold-out” in the market. 

Coffee Collective of the Philippines, Inc.
Specialty: Coffee

Otherwise known as Philippine Coffee Guild, Coffee Collective of the Philippines is a non-profit progressive coffee industry organization. The Philippine Coffee Guild, which was founded in 2019, envisions an inclusive, unified, and sustainable Philippine coffee quality, culture, and economy whose mission is to be a catalyst for mobilizing and building consensus among stakeholders in the value-chain and for advocating the advancement of the Philippine coffee industry. 

SQ Fresh Fruit Corporation
Specialty: Fresh/Frozen Durian

A relatively young company, SQ Fresh Fruit has shown much potential after it has taken part in the first export of Philippine Durian to China earlier this year. Chinese consumers are of the same opinion, attesting how creamy and delicious our homegrown variety is. 

Eng Seng Group of Companies, Inc.
Specialty: Fresh/Frozen Durian

Eng Seng Group of Companies, which is recognized for its local processed delicacies, aspires to be more than just a one-stop-shop for souvenirs and food snacks. Following its monumental success for the first shipment of fresh Durian to China, Eng Seng Group is on a continuing quest for perfection as the first manufacturer of vacuum freeze-dried processed fruit in the Philippines. This method put in place by the company allows products to dry, retaining at least 98% of its total nutrients value while gaining 20% of its original weight. 

Republic Biscuit Corporation
Specialty: Snacks/Biscuits

With a wide-selection of fine-tasting snacks at their best value, Republic Biscuit Corporation - which is popularly known as Rebisco - delights consumers worldwide by offering the most innovative and good-tasting products. Rebisco leads the snack food industry in the Philippines with products such as Rebisco Crackers, Rebisco Sandwich, Fudgee Barr, Hansel Sandwich, Choco Mucho, Doowee Donut, Happy Peanuts, Ding Dong, and many more. 

Fisher Farms, Inc.
Specialty: Milkfish and Shrimp Products

Possessing the largest number of sea cages in the Philippines, majority of Fisher Farms’ business is driven by its bangus or milkfish products. The company grows most of its milkfish in the pristine waters of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. FFI is also engaged in the business of growing and processing other species such as tilapia, pompano, and shrimp. 

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc.
Specialty: Coconut Products

With vast offerings that include Coconut Water, Desiccated Coconut, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk and Cream, and Coconut Flour, Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures produces only the best Filipino Coconut products with world-class quality. CPAVI gives back to its coconut farming partners through seeding distribution and micro-financing to cite the least, a testament to its shared commitment of building a sustainable coconut industry. 

Durian Industry Association of Davao City
Specialty: Fresh Durian

Durian Industry Association of Davao City is an affiliation of growers, processors, and key players in the Philippine Durian industry. Hoping to mainstream Philippine Durian in the global stage, the organization plays a vital role by empowering industry players through the conduct of trainings and workshops that involve product development and expansion.