{"id":71989,"date":"2025-08-07T18:50:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=71989"},"modified":"2025-08-07T18:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:50:40","slug":"wofex-manila-2025-in-pasay-a-premier-food-expo-serving-bolder-flavors-and-sweeter-discoveries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2025\/08\/07\/wofex-manila-2025-in-pasay-a-premier-food-expo-serving-bolder-flavors-and-sweeter-discoveries\/","title":{"rendered":"WOFEX Manila 2025 in Pasay: A Premier Food Expo Serving Bolder Flavors and Sweeter Discoveries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WOFEX\u2014short for the World Food Expo<\/strong>\u2014has opened its doors from <strong>August 6 to 9<\/strong>, taking over two of the city\u2019s premier venues: the <strong>World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center Manila<\/strong>. With a free shuttle service connecting both venues, exploring the full scope of this massive event has never been easier.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside SMX and you&#8217;re immediately welcomed by the hum of excitement and the rich aroma of global flavors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71990\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/525863681_2810837559107557_5285217738110451706_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On the ground floor, FineFoods showcases an array of gourmet products, from specialty cheeses and sauces to curated charcuterie boards. A flight of stairs or a quick elevator ride takes you to the second floor\u2019s Coffee Zone\u2014an aromatic haven filled with craft brews, roasters, and on-site barista battles.<\/p>\n<p>At the World Trade Center, visitors are treated to the innovation side of the industry. From cutting-edge packaging at FoodPackPro to sustainable cold-chain solutions in the Frozen Food Zone, this venue is where business meets culinary technology.<\/p>\n<p>Among the standout exhibitors at SMX, <strong>Manila Cookie Story Inc<\/strong>. located at <strong>Booth 2268 <\/strong>adds a sweet touch to the expo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71992\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/610273b9-0fdc-42ed-b4a7-09db95408254-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Known for their intricately crafted cookies inspired by Filipino culture, the brand delights with buttery cookies and their beautifully boxed pasalubong collections\u2014each one a bite-sized story. It&#8217;s not just about taste; it&#8217;s a visual and cultural treat made to be shared.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71993\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/521d45d6-a019-4f37-9cbb-b284078d6ffa-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registering is a Piece of Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve registered in advance or decided to walk in on the day, getting inside WOFEX is simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online pre-registered guests can head straight to the registration counters located at the second floor of SMX Convention Center Manila for verification. Just show a screenshot of your QR Code.<\/li>\n<li>Walk-ins are welcome, too! Simply go to the on-site registration desks at either venue and scan the QR code for registration. A Php 400 entrance fee grants access to both SMX and World Trade Center locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71991 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/526302726_1807887780159289_3439551648998657125_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From <strong>August 6 to 8<\/strong>, WOFEX caters primarily to trade professionals, but <strong>August 9<\/strong> is open to the general public\u2014a perfect day for food lovers to immerse in culinary discovery.<\/p>\n<p>More than an expo, WOFEX Manila 2025 is an experience. It\u2019s a place where flavors tell stories, technologies reshape kitchens, and brands like Manila Cookie Story remind us how food connects us to home and heritage.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you&#8217;re here to discover your next pantry favorite, connect with global food innovators, or simply indulge in a weekend of edible exploration, WOFEX is the place to be this August.<\/p>\n<p>Register now at<a href=\"https:\/\/wofex.com\/\"><strong> www.wofex.com<\/strong><\/a> and bring your appetite\u2014you\u2019ll need it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WOFEX\u2014short for the World Food Expo\u2014has opened its doors from August 6 to 9, taking over two of the city\u2019s premier venues: the World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center Manila.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":71994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[16565,634,10679,4246,68,3009,7067,118,2114,3636,16566,10041,7019],"class_list":["post-71989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature-story","tag-beverage","tag-coffee","tag-events-at-smx","tag-expo","tag-food","tag-food-expo","tag-food-expo-ph","tag-manila","tag-pasay","tag-wofex","tag-wofex-manila-2025","tag-wofex-philippines","tag-world-trade-center"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71997,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71989\/revisions\/71997"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}