‘COCONUTPhilippines’ Trade Fair Gathered Coconut Stakeholders on December 2-4

The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Marketing and Development Promotions Office (DTI-BMDPO) in collaboration with key government agencies conducted the first-ever COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair (CTF), on December 02-04 at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.  The event was part of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) program aimed at improving the coconut industry’s competitiveness, driving inclusive growth, and expanding market potential for Philippine coconut products.
The COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair is designed to be a premier platform for showcasing the vast potential of Philippine coconut-based products while exploring innovative industry directions.  The event gathered coconut farmers, MSMEs, institutional buyers, and key stakeholders.  Highlights of the event were the launching of the COCONUTPhilippines brand and the unveiling of the COCOMania mascots.
The COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, the first stand-alone event of its kind, was developed in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and 14 inter-agency stakeholders. The fair celebrates and empowers coconut farmers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, showcasing the efforts of 90 exhibitors who presented diverse array of food and non-food coconut products for both local and international markets.