【#TimableYummyFood】PH Flavours at Hong Kong's Annual Signature Food Fair

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), in collaboration with the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong (PCGHK), is thrilled to announce the Philippines' participation in the HKTDC Food Expo Pro from August 15-17, 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

This prestigious event will showcase the finest flavors of Filipino cuisine, enticing the taste buds of food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. The Philippine delegation will feature seven (7) Filipino food and beverage companies, each presenting their delectable, fresh, and healthy product offerings:

• Kang Kong King
• Eng Seng Food Products
• LA Carlota Food Enterprise
• Siargao's Bounty Seafoods Corp.
• Raspina Tropical Fruits Inc.
• Local Government of Buguey
• Hueza Bakery
  

The Philippine Pavilion, located at Hall 5C, booth 5C-E17, will highlight an array of premium Filipino produce such as durian, cavendish banana, pineapple, mangrove crabs, fresh frozen cuttlefish, and dried seaweed, among others.

The HKTDC Food Expo Pro serves as a premier business platform for global food and beverage buyers, offering valuable networking opportunities and the chance to discover the Philippines' diverse culinary offerings. In 2023, Hong Kong ranked as the Philippines' 4th largest export destination, with total merchandise exports amounting to US$8.84 billion, underscoring the significance of this strategic partnership.

“Hong Kong's position as a global food hub, coupled with its business-friendly environment, make it a prime market for the Philippines to expand its food exports and strengthen its presence in the region. We are excited to leverage this opportunity and introduce the world to the unique flavours and quality of Philippine food and cuisine.," said the Vice Consul (Commercial) and Commercial Attaché of the Philippines in Hong Kong, Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr.

The Philippines' participation in the HKTDC Food Expo Pro is made possible through the collaborative efforts of CITEM, and PTIC-Hong Kong. This event is part of FOODPhilippines' comprehensive trade promotion program, which will also see the country's participation in other major international food fairs such as the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) on September 24-28 in Nanning, China; China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 5-10 in Shanghai, China; and SIAL Paris on October 19-23 in Paris, France.

For more details about the Philippine Flavours, check out the intro by KOL Po Yan, who’s rocking over 110k followers in Hong Kong, by clicking the link of PTIC-HK's official YouTube channel at:

For more information about the Philippine participation in the HKTDC Food Expo Pro, please contact the PTIC-HK at [email protected] or follow the official Facebook page of PTIC-HK at DTI Hong Kong. Interested participants may register your complimentary pass at: https://shorturl.at/a8b43