{"id":23523,"date":"2019-05-18T10:14:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-18T02:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=23523"},"modified":"2019-05-24T10:12:09","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T02:12:09","slug":"what-to-expect-in-ifex-philippines-nxtfood-asia-this-may-24-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/05\/18\/what-to-expect-in-ifex-philippines-nxtfood-asia-this-may-24-26\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect in IFEX Philippines: NXTFOOD Asia This May 24-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you thought that Filipino products such as coconut, banana, mango, pineapple, coffee beans, cacao, and tune have reached its best state as an export commodity, better think again because there is more to it than being the country\u2019s top food exports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guests and media were brought in a delectable 12-course gustatory journey into the islands of the Philippines as Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA) hosted <\/span>Merienda Cena<\/b>, an exclusive media preview of <\/span>IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD Asia 2019 <\/b>last May 16.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dubbed as the country\u2019s biggest and most respected business-to-business (B2B) event for Asian food and ingredients, this year\u2019s IFEX Philippines <\/span>will showcase Asian food featuring the latest food innovations, trends and best practices in the food industry with the participation of Asian food manufacturers, experts, culinary masters, enthusiasts and other stakeholders in the food world.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new much-awaited exhibit called <\/span>\u2018IFEX Degustacion: Islands on a Plate\u2019\u00a0<\/b>will also make a premier in the 13th edition of the trade event.\u00a0The degustation menu will feature the country\u2019s <\/span>\u2018Premium 7\u2019<\/b>\u2014namely coffee, cacao, coconut, mango, pineapple, banana, and tuna\u2014 which are sourced from the central and southern Philippines to be incorporated in every dish and delicacy possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to DTI-CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan, IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD Asia seeks to answer the question \u201cWhat\u2019s NXT in the world of FOOD?\u201d by giving exhibitors from the Philippines and beyond a platform to showcase premium food exports, emerging trends, best practices and industry innovations to the world\u2019s biggest buyers.<\/p>\n

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With the help of Via Mare\u2019s Chef Bea\u00a0Nitard\u2019s culinary expertise, 12 uniquely-made degustation dishes were served to guests which showcase each of the Premium 7 ingredients. \u201cTo further highlight the Premium 7 and the Rising Food Stars, IFEX Philippines is gearing up for a delectable and sumptuous culinary showcase of the promising export products in the country as it sets the stage for the future of food in Asia,\u201d said DTI-CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"(L-R) Chef Bea Nitard of Via Mare,\u00a0DTI-CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan, and Via Mare founder Chef Glenda Barretto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The 12-course IFEX Degustacion features different classic Filipino dishes given a unique twist using 7 top local food exports. Some of the dishes are the\u00a0Open Faced Mango & Premium Red Tuna Salad\u00a0with mango poppers,\u00a0Batangas Turmeric Rice & Chicken Barbeque,\u00a0Taba ng Talangka on Roasted Kinurat Rice,\u00a0and\u00a0Spicy Chocolate Ginger Bombs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Open Faced Mango & Premium Red Tuna Salad<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Batangas Turmeric Rice & Chicken Barbeque and\u00a0Taba ng Talangka on Roasted Kinurat Rice<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Spicy Chocolate Ginger Bombs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also, there will be a\u00a0beverage lane featuring Filipino home-grown beverages and top local brands, from the latest in fruit and vegetable-based alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to juices, wines, and spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aside from the Islands on a Plate degustation exhibit, the\u00a0three-day event will host an Asian Food Champions<\/strong>,\u00a0IFEX Connect<\/strong>,\u00a0IFEX Food Export Seminar<\/strong>, and\u00a0Food Philippines<\/strong>,\u00a0which<\/span> shall be the premier venue for top Philippine food brands with a strong presence in the global food market. <\/span><\/p>\n

Discover a whole new way of bringing up the best of local food products featuring the country\u2019s top food exports in this year\u2019s<\/span> IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD Asia 2019<\/b> happening on <\/span>May 24 to 26, 2019 <\/b>at the <\/span>World Trade Center Metro Manila<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0their\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0or follow IFEX Philippines on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>IFEX Philippines NXTFOOD Asia 2019
\nWhere:<\/strong> World Trade Center, Pasay City
\nWhen:<\/strong> May 24 to 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.ifexphilippines.com\/en<\/a>
\nAdmission:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n