International Food Exhibition Philippines 2010

The International Food Exhibition Philippines (IFEX), a premier sourcing hub for quality Filipino food, held its 2010 run last May 6–8 at the World Trade Center Manila, attracting hundreds of local and international food buyers and enthusiasts.

Aptly themed “Celebrate the Flavors,” the 2010 IFEX presented exciting food destinations in Asia, which featured beverages; meat and poultry; natural, herbal, and organic products; biscuits, snacks, and confectioneries; fine food and specialties; marine products; fresh and processed fruits and vegetables; and allied products and services.

The event, divided into the Exporter’s Zone, which was opened for trade buyers on May 6 and then to visitors on May 7 and 8, and the Retailer’s Zone and International Hall, which was open for the who duration of the event for buyers, visitors, and the general public.

The IFEX 2010 was organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and held in partnership with Department of Agriculture Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service. Media partners include the Business Mirror, the Department of Science and Technology, Cook Magazine, ClickTheCity, Business World, Mega Publishing Group, the Manila Bulletin, and Hinge Inquirer. The Radio Partners, Inc., Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, 99.5 RT, and Max FM.

For more information, please contact the IFEX Philippines Secretariat at telephone numbers (632) 831-1282 or (632) 831-2201 locals 204 and 238; fax numbers (632) 834-0177 or (632) 832-3965; or email agrimarine@citem.com.ph.

ProPork ensures Swine Industry Survival

With a theme “Ensuring Survival through Efficiency and Improved Pork Production,” the 19th Hog Convention and Trade Exhibit was staged last April 8 to 10 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Davao City.

Hosted by the Davao Hog Farmers Association Inc. and organized annually by the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines or ProPork (formerly the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc.), the said convention educated participants which were consisted of Thousands of commercial and backyard hog raisers from all over the country, with practical and technical information and tips from experts – helping them secure the safety and profitability of their farms.

The gathering which was opened free to the public and was considered a “must-go-to” event, especially for those thinking of setting up their own hog businesses, also hosted the 3rd Backyard Hog Farmers Congress which focused on the needs of the backyard hog raisers so they can improve their operations. And as the biggest and longest-running trade exhibition focusing on the swine industry, seminars on the prevention and eradication of common swine diseases, swine management, and swine genetics were provided.

Despite the various crises that have plagued the swine industry, hog raising remains a very popular and viable enterprise in our country. For more inquiries, you may call 7263644 , 5728163 or email hogfederation@globelines.com.ph or hogfederation@gmail.com.