The Philippines Food Expo (Philfoodex), one of the country’s premier trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, will return for its 17th edition from April 4–6, 2025 at the World Trade Center, Manila.
Organized annually, Philfoodex serves as a vital platform for local and international food enterprises to showcase products, promote brands, and connect with distributors, importers, and consumers in the Philippines and beyond.
A Key Event for the Philippine Food Sector
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Supported by the Philippine government — particularly the Department of Agriculture (DA) — and leading business organizations such as:
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The Philippine Exporters Confederation,
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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines, and
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI),
the expo plays a crucial role in promoting innovation, trade, and investment in the food manufacturing and processing industries.
Vietnam’s Participation in the 16th Edition (2024)
At the 16th Philippines Food Expo, held from April 12–14, 2024, the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippinessupported and coordinated the participation of six Vietnamese enterprises, alongside a dedicated Vietnam Pavilion.
The Vietnamese exhibitors attracted significant attention from visitors and buyers with their diverse, high-quality products, including:
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Frozen fruit from Blue Ocean Trading and Export JSC,
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Chocolate and confectionery from Legendary Vietnam Co., Ltd.,
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Coffee products from Pulls Coffee Co., Ltd.,
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Cinnamon and star anise from Gohan Company,
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Spices from Pearl Group,
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And various Vietnamese tea, coffee, and snacks showcased at the Trade Office’s booth.
These activities helped enhance Vietnam’s presence in the Philippine food market and strengthened bilateral trade relations in the agri-food sector.
The 17th Philippines Food Expo (2025)
Building on this success, the 17th Philfoodex 2025 will once again provide a valuable opportunity for Philippine and international companies to display their products, technologies, and services to a diverse audience of buyers, importers, and retail chains.
The expo will feature:
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Product exhibitions and tasting booths;
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B2B networking sessions;
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Industry seminars on food technology, innovation, and Halal standards;
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Opportunities to evaluate market potential and distribution channels in the Philippines.
Vietnam’s Trade Promotion Activities at Philfoodex 2025
To continue supporting Vietnamese businesses in promoting their products and strengthening trade ties, the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines has officially registered a national pavilion for Philfoodex 2025.
Vietnamese organizations, associations, and companies are invited to participate through the following options:
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Send company profiles, product catalogs, or sample products to be displayed and promoted at the Vietnam pavilion;
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Send representatives to participate directly and introduce products at the fair;
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For businesses wishing to rent independent booths, the Trade Office will assist in coordination with the fair’s organizers.
Contact for Participation
Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines
Commercial Counsellor: Mr. Phung Van Thanh
📱 Mobile: +63 998 558 6169 (Zalo / Viber / Telegram / WhatsApp)
📧 Email: ph@moit.gov.vn | thanhpv@moit.gov.vn
The Trade Office is ready to support, guide, and connect Vietnamese exporters and organizations interested in joining this important trade event.