DTI-CITEM

The Philippines' DTI-CITEM spearheaded the recent Philippine participation in three of the world's most important Halal-centered food shows to carve a slice of the US$661 billion world Halal market, and strengthened Philippine food exports globally.

Local companies seek a foothold in the US$632 billion global Halal food market as they join the first Philippine contingent to the 9th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), slated on 4 to 7 April 2012 in Malaysia.

The Philippines will launch Fair Trade food products and calamansi (Philippine lime) extract among other food innovations by local companies participating for the first time in FOODEX Japan 2012, slated on 6-9 March at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Manila FAME reveals the latest global trends this season: Paradiso, Tribal Fusion and Stone Age. These trends will reflect the products to be featured in the March 2012 edition of Manila FAME, Asia’s second longest-running design trade show.

Negros Island eyes a slice of the US$9 billion global market for Arabica coffee as it joins the upcoming 37th International Food and Beverage Exhibition or FOODEX Japan 2012 slated on 6 to 9 March at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Capturing the interest of the European market during its four-day run, the Philippines’ Manila FAME trade show registered US$ 5.5M in booked and negotiated sales between Philippine manufacturers and over 230 buyers from Europe.

Targeting to exceed the US$18M export sales the Philippines generated in this year's FOODEX Japan - the country's highest since 2003 - the Philippines gears up to join FOODEX Japan 2012 slated on 6 to 9 March at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.

Leveraging on the viable trade opportunities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Philippine Selling Mission to the Middle East generated over US$32 Million food export sales from November 18 to December 2, 2011.

The revival of the handicraft industry and the distinct artisanal quality of Philippine-made products were highlighted by trade experts from the USA and Japan as the Philippines’ strength at the recent Manila FAME International October 2011.

The Center for International Trade Missions and Expositions’ (CITEM) signature trade show, Manila FAME International, contributed US$ 31.29 Million to Philippine exports, a 62 percent increase compared to the show’s previous sales.