FOODPhilippines returned to the 29th edition of Gulfood on Monday, Feb. 19, as the world’s biggest annual food and beverage sourcing event kicked off at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Central to the Philippines’ participation were food and ingredients focused on health and wellness, brought by 25 food exhibitors bannering the theme “Healthy and Convenient Food Options.”
Seeking to penetrate the fast-changing food landscape in the UAE, the delegation capitalized on the current trend fostering healthy and easy eating across the region. The Philippine Pavilion housed an array of nutritious food products from plant-based snacks, and healthy snack bars to fresh cut fruits and vegetables, as well as ready-to-cook meals.
Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) Executive Director Dr. Edward Fereira underscored how important it is for the Philippines to consistently maintain its presence in the global market, especially in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region.