IFEX Philippines
The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines is a biennial trade platform held in the Philippines for international markets to access Asian ethnic food and ingredients .
It is led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an attached agency of the Philippine Department Of Trade and Industry, and is a favored sourcing destination for international companies like Wal-Mart, Hirasho Shoten, Co. Ltd., Heuschen Schrouff, Manning Impex, Five Rings, and Wilby Commercial.
General Overview
The most recently held 7th EDition of IFEX Philippines in May 2010 generated a total of USD 65 million in export sales and Php 42 million in retail sales. It likewise attracted buyers from different regions such as the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and North America.
History
IFEX Philippines was launched in 2003 under the leadership of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), to internationalize and promote the thriving Philippine food sector.
Exhibition
IFEX Philippines 2013
16-19 May 2013
SMX Convention Center
Pasay City, Philippines
Major Show Features:
Power Fruits Asia
Seafood Asia
Halal Asia
Green Asia
Pavilions:
International Hall
Retail Hall
Agri-Aqua Hall
Best of Food Philippines Hall
Mindanao and Visayas Hall
Natural Food and Health Products Hall
Organizer
IFEX Philippines is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) [hyperlinked to CITEM website], an export promotions agency of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry. The show is also done in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), the Bureau of Export Trade Promotions (BETP), the Regional Operations and Development Group (RODG), the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC), the Mindanao Development Authority, and Growth With Equity in Mindanao (GEM) - Davao.
Through CITEM, IFEX has also participated in various international food fairs like Gulfood, Foodex Japan, THAIFEX, the ASEAN Food and Beverage Expo, SIAL Paris Nord, and Anuga.