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Philippine
food products, a big hit in The recent Taipei International Food Show held in Taipei showed a positive indication on the growth of the Philippine’s food processing industry. Gleaned from the Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) Report filed in June 2008, Outbound Business Matching (OBM) and Technology Mission (TM) to Taiwan held in tandem with the Taiwan International Food Show (TIFS) on June 18-21, 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan stated that the Mission Team was composed of thirteen (13) food manufacturers and exporters represented by thirty-one (31) individuals, with a representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). An estimated one hundred twenty-four (124) buyers attended the food show. The OBM generated a total sales of US$8M. The
Philippine pavilion at the Food Taipei showcased food products of San
Agrinurfure, Inc. Other food
products featured on the list were the rice-based mixes and noodles (pancit
bihon), desiccated coconut, and canned fruits in syrup, as well as marine
products such as tiger prawns and squid. A
strong buyer-turnout and the level of acceptability accorded to Filipino
foods during the show prompted MECO Managing Director and Resident
Representative, Antonio I. Basilio to state that the In
2007, Philippine food companies earned $4.1M worth of orders during the
annual event, a 59.5% increase from the previous year, registered at
$2.6M. As
a commitment agreed upon during the 15th
RP-Taiwan
Joint Economic Conference held in November 2007 in Manila, the activity evolved into an annual event with an expanded coverage.
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