Coconuts, Snacks and Coffee Book $3Million in Singapore Food Trade Fair

Philippine food exporters booked around $3 million in actual sales at a major food trade fair in Singapore, with coconut-based products, natural snacks, specialty coffee, and premium chocolate emerging as the strongest performers, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).  These product categories also anchored roughly $100 million in ongoing deal negotiations, as buyers from retail chains and distributors signaled interest in scaling up supply agreements following the Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) event from April 21 to 24 at the Singapore Expo.

The Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) in Singapore said coconut-derived ingredients led much of the confirmed transactions, alongside growing demand for healthy snack products and Philippine specialty coffee brands. Chocolate and wellness-oriented food items with certifications also drew sustained interest from international buyer

The Philippine pavilion attracted sourcing inquiries from Singapore-based firms, as well as buyers from South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Dubai, Europe, and the Americas.  DTI said demand was strongest among bulk buyers and distributors looking for consistent supply of certified, export-ready food products.

Among participating firms were Cocoplus Aquarian Development Corporation, Fruits of Life Inc., Global Foodsolutions Inc., Jamla Corporation, KKK Food Corporation, Pasciolco Agri Ventures, Wellnesscare International Corp., Pili Crush and Verra Coffee.