Filipino food takes center stage in biggest food show in the Middle East and North African region

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Conveniently located at the main entrance of Sheikh Rashid Hall, the Philippine pavilion is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)—Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Dubai.

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This is the country’s 15th participation in Gulfood to bring the best that the Philippine food export industry has to offer the

Philippine Pavilion Opening Ceremony (from left to right): Agriculture Attache Gil B. Herico (Middle East & North Africa), Commercial Attache Charmaine Mignon S. Yalong (Middle East & North Africa), DTI Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman (Trade Promotions Group), Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes (Philippine Consulate in Dubai, UAE), Consul Jennifer Dingal (Philippine Consulate in Jeddah, KSA).

(MENA) markets. The delegation composed of new and returning exporters is headed by Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman of the DTI’s Trade Promotions Group, with the aim of highlighting the Philippines’ push to target and capture the growing Halal market.

Exhibiting under the pavilion are Agrinurture. Inc.; Century Pacific Food, Inc.; DT Interacts Philippines Inc.; Fisher Farms, Incorporated; Fitrite, Inc.; Gem Foods International Inc.; Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.; Grand Asia Integrated Natural Coco Products Corporation; Jeverps Mufacturing Corp.; Krystle Exports Philippines Inc.; Mega Global Corporation; Mofels Food International Corporation; Monde Nissin Corporation; Market Reach International Resources; PIXCEL Transglobal Foods, Inc.; PRIFOOD Corporation; Philippine Grocers Food Exports, Inc.; SAGREX Foods, Inc.; PROFOOD International Corporation; Q-PHIL International Trading; Super Q; Sandpiper Spices and Condiments Corporation; SL Agritech Corporation; and YANYAN International (PHILS.), Inc.

Buyers and visitors are invited to visit the FoodPhilippines located at the Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre until February 20, 2020.

Visit www.citem.com.ph/gulfood for more information on FoodPhilippines and the Philippine participation in Gulfood.

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