DAVAO CITY — The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) wants Philippine entrepreneurs to join the biggest international food show in Taiwan in June.
Lawyer Arthur Abriera, Jr., MECO assistant corporate secretary and executive officer, said the annual event has grown from a 3 in 1 concept to 5 in 1 show as it will also feature an exhibition on food processing, food packaging equipment and machineries, a Halal food show, and biotechnology.
Even if they decide to participate only as visitors, Abriera said Pinoy entrepreneurs are still encouraged to visit the show to see the advanced technologies that will help them improve production.
“With an improved production, they will be able to export more. In the show they will also see what products are being sold in the market,” he said.
In previous shows, he said among the Philippine products that became popular were coco sugar, coco flour, pastries, candies, dried mangoes and other dried fruits.
He said the Malagos chocolate made a very good impression during the show. “I think they made a good sale but I don’t know the figure,” he added.
According to FOOD TAIPEI webpage, the food show is hosted by Taiwan suppliers of specialty products and offer a full spectrum of food for global buyers who are scouting unique foods and ingredients. Taiwan is known as the epicenter of gourmet foods, fine dining, fresh produce and skilled chefs.
The 28th Taipei International Food Show will be held from June 27 to 30, 2018 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 and TWTC Hall 1.
The show is set to take place with Foodtech and Pharmatech Taipei, Taipei Pack, Taiwan HORECA and Halal Taiwan. (Digna Banzon/PNA)
