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The Philippines has prepared a diverse showcase of premium and export-ready food products for Dubai-based food trade show Gulfood 2026, aiming to capitalize on the growing global demand for Philippine food and ingredients. The country will be represented by 25 dynamic enterprises pursuing growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a market that has shown significant interest in nutritious food options. Products to be presented include fresh and processed fruits and vegetables; ethnic and gourmet products; non-alcoholic beverages; plant-based alternatives; cereals and cereal products; bakery products and confectionaries; food ingredients and condiments; and ready-to-eat savories and prepared foods.
With support from the Department of Trade and Industry-Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), the enterprises aim to strengthen ties with Dubai-based and MENA-region grocers, importers, distributors, and other trade players who seek high-quality, Halal-certified food products. They will be presented under the FOODPhilippines banner, a CITEM-led branding initiative that promotes the Philippines as a dependable exporter of food and ingredients. The Philippine Pavilion at Gulfood 2026 will be at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai on January 26-30, 2026. The Philippine exhibitors in Gulfood 2026 are BV&R Commodities Corporation, Fly Ace Corporation, Global Food Solutions Inc., Galinco, Krystle Exports Philippines Inc., Lionheart Farms, Marbello’s Processed Foods, Marigold Manufacturing Corporation (Mama Sita’s), Marketreach International Resources, Mega Prime Foods Inc., Ngosiok Marketing (Super Q), Oleo-Fats Inc., Pacific Synergy Food and Beverage Corporation (Philippines), Philippine Cinmic Industrial Corporation, Philippine Grocers Food Exports Inc., Pixcel Transglobal Foods Inc., P. Togo Corporation, Q-Phil International Trading, Sagrex Foods Inc. (Golden Saba), Sandpiper Spices and Condiments Corporation, See’s International Food Manufacturing Corporation, SL Agritech Corporation, Sonya Garcia’s Secret Cottage Restaurant Inc., 3 Sisters Homemade Banana Chips, and Yan Yan International Philippines Inc. The upcoming showcase will mark the Philippines’ 21st participation in Gulfood. The country is determined to build on the momentum from last year’s edition, during which the Philippines generated US$135M (135 million US dollars) in export sales.
In addition to supporting enterprises in overseas trade fairs, DTI-CITEM is organizing the 19th edition of the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, the country’s largest business-to-business and export-oriented trade show for food, beverage, and ingredients. IFEX Philippines spotlights premium products from across the regions and strengthens the country’s reputation as a dependable supplier in the global market. Co-located within IFEX Philippines is the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) Exhibition and Conference, a platform that showcases innovations, facilitates knowledge exchange, and fosters collaborative solutions that support the country’s development of a circular economy. Interested IFEXConnect exhibitors may register online at https://citem.ph/p/6d5e50 while those aspiring to become an IFEXConnect trade buyer can sign up at https://citem.ph/p/b426fb.
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the export promotion arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). CITEM advances the country’s image as a premier sourcing destination for quality export products and services and is committed to developing, nurturing, and promoting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), brands, designers, and manufacturers by implementing an integrated approach to export promotion in partnership with other government and private entities.
