DTI Singapore

PTIC Singapore and the Philippine Embassy had a meaningful conversation over lunch and tea with Ms. Violet Oon, one of Singapore’s most respected icons and voices in food and culture.

Ms. Violet Oon shared memories of her visits to the Philippines — from tasting Guimaras mangoes to learning how traditional tsokolate batirol in the Visayas is made — as we exchanged ideas on the richness and diversity of Philippine food heritage, and the many ways these stories can continue reaching wider regional and global audiences.

It was also a pleasure letting her sample products from several Philippine exhibitors from the recently concluded Food and Hospitality Asia in Singapore, to continue conversations on how Filipino flavors, ingredients, and food traditions can find greater appreciation internationally — including how some of these ingredients and products could potentially be incorporated into future Violet Oon concepts and offerings.

We also discussed Singapore’s experience in preserving and celebrating Peranakan cuisine and culture through strong storytelling and advocates like the Violet Oon concept, alongside the Philippines’ own deeply rooted and equally vibrant culinary traditions.

Today, Violet Oon Singapore’s culinary concepts have themselves become part of Singapore’s food landscape — from the iconic National Kitchen by Violet Oon at the National Gallery Singapore to her restaurant concepts and Bibik Violet branches across the city — helping introduce heritage cuisine to both new generations and international audiences.

A meaningful exchange overall, and a reminder of the many possible collaborations ahead in further elevating and sharing Southeast Asian food heritage with the world!

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DTI Export Marketing Bureau
Philippine Embassy in Singapore

Catch Mr. Jeremy Goh of Singapore-based World Food Chain Group on 22 May 2026 at the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) for the session on "Digitalization of a Supergrain and the Effects on the Global Grain Economy".

The Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) Philippines is a pioneering B2B platform and trade event, organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), designed to connect businesses, MSMEs, and industry leaders with sustainable technologies, eco-friendly practices, and green solutions to foster a circular economy in the Philippines.

Register here to visit the SSX 2026 Pavilion at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines:
🔗 citem.ph/p/3a5f1e
Register here to join as an SSX 2026 buyer:
🔗 citem.ph/p/e2dfdb
🏛️ Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) 2026
📅 May 21–23, 2026
📍 World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines

Shaping the future of grains is a challenge we must meet. This topic tackles how the right grain can propel the Philippines toward becoming a global export champion—unlocking socio-economic benefits and creating a sustainable food ecosystem for the future.

Register now to secure your spot in this essential conversation!
🔗: citem.ph/p/cef954

👥 Sustainability Sessions at IFEX Talks 2026
📅 May 21–23, 2026
📍 World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines (LUNA ROOM)

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The Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) Philippines is a pioneering B2B platform and trade event, organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), designed to connect businesses, MSMEs, and industry leaders with sustainable technologies, eco-friendly practices, and green solutions to foster a circular economy in the Philippines.

Register here to visit the SSX 2026 Pavilion at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines:
🔗 citem.ph/p/3a5f1e

Register now as a buyer: 🔗 citem.ph/p/e2dfdb

🏛️ Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) 2026
📅 May 21–23, 2026
📍 World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City, Philippines

A solid close for the Philippine Pavilion at Food & Hospitality Asia Singapore. We’re now seeing trade show participation translate into actual commercial outcomes.

Philippine participation at FHA is not just about accessing the Singapore market. It serves as a gateway to regional and global buyers, and we are already seeing interest convert into opportunities in Singapore and beyond.

Good to see this reflected in this coverage:
https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/04/27/745852/phl-food-exporters-generate-p604-million-in-sales-leads-from-singapore-trade-show/

DTI Export Marketing Bureau
DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps

PHL food exporters generate P604 million in sales leads from Singapore trade show - BusinessWorld Online FOOD EXPORTERS generated about P604 million worth of sales leads with supermarkets and distributors at a recent trade show in Singapore, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. In a statement on Monday, the DTI said food exporters generated the equivalent of P181.46 million in initial sales...

Philippine food exporters generated about $3 million in initial sales and $100 million in potential deals under negotiation, both with supermarkets and major distributors, at Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026, held from April 21 to 24 at the Singapore Expo.

Led by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre in Singapore (PTIC-Singapore), the Philippine Pavilion showcased export-ready products ready to cater with the global demand. These included coconut-based ingredients, natural snacks, specialty coffee and chocolate, and wellness-oriented food products with international certifications.

The pavilion attracted interest from major business chambers, including the Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, as well as buyers from Singapore and key markets such as South Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Dubai, Europe, and the Americas.

Read more here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-ph-food-products-draw-strong-regional-buyer-interest-food-hospitality-asia

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre – Singapore (PTIC-Singapore), brought together Singapore retail, distribution, and market advisory players to brief Philippine food exporters on practical pathways for market entry and distribution, ahead of Food and Hospitality Asia (FHA) Singapore 2026.

The session, held on 20 April 2026 at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, featured Grace Chua, Chief Executive Officer for Own Brands and Food Solutions Business (OBFS) and Chief Sustainability Officer of FairPrice Group; Eva Loong, Executive Director of advisory firm Ascentium; and Muthu Murugaiyan, founder of Singapore-based distributor Orient Pearl Foods Group.

Strong start for the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 Food & Hospitality Asia 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—and we’re here until Friday.

Visit us at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟲, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟲𝗗𝟮-𝟬𝟳.

DTI brings together export-ready Philippine food brands—from coconut-based ingredients and functional products to snacks, beverages, and specialty items. Many are halal-ready and already in international markets, now expanding further in Southeast Asia.

If you’re a foreign buyer or distributor, we also invite you to join the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭, 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲, Singapore Expo. Message us for complimentary passes.

DTI Export Marketing Bureau
DTI Foreign Trade Service Corps
Philippine Embassy in Singapore
DTI Philippines

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Singapore (PTIC-Singapore), is organizing a Philippine pavilion featuring export-ready Filipino food products at Food & Hospitality Asia 2026, which runs on 21–24 April at Singapore Expo.

The Philippine pavilion, located at Hall 6, Booth No. 6D2-07, presents a curated group of companies offering a mix of mainstream and specialty products aligned with current market demand in Singapore and the wider region. These include natural and functional food products, coconut-based ingredients, sauces and condiments, snack items, and specialty beverages. Many of the participating firms are halal-ready established exporters with existing international certifications and are looking to expand further into Southeast Asia.

Buyers and prospective partners may reach out to [email protected] to schedule business matching meetings.

Read more here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-showcases-philippine-export-ready-products-food-hospitality-asia-singapore

𝐃𝐓𝐈, 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

DTI Philippines, through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre in Singapore (PTIC Singapore), led business matching and strategic engagement efforts for a Philippine startup delegation at GITEX AI Asia 2026.

PTIC Singapore partnered with the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), which sponsored the Philippine Pavilion at the event held at Marina Bay Sands from 9–10 April 2026.

PTIC Singapore arranged targeted meetings and ecosystem engagements for the delegation from 7-8 April 2026. This included venture and innovation stakeholders such as QAI Ventures, NTUitive, and Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE.SG) and Arvento Advisory.

Read more here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-dti-dost-team-support-startup-business-matching-gitex-ai-asia-2026

The 18th Philippine Food Expo 2026

When: 17–19 April 2026
Where: World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippines

Experience the best of Philippine food at the country’s premier all-Filipino food trade show. Connect with leading manufacturers, exporters, and culinary innovators, and explore new trade and business opportunities in a vibrant and growing food market.

What to Expect:
-Over 300 exhibitors including exporters, retailers, and food innovators
-Exhibition zones featuring international pavilions, franchising, start-ups, and equipment
-Seminars, technical sessions, and product demonstrations
-Culinary competitions and challenges showcasing Filipino talent
-Wide range of food products: processed food, seafood, beverages, bakery items, and more

Why Attend:
-Discover innovative and authentic Filipino products
-Connect with key players in the food industry
-Explore trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines

For inquiries:
[email protected]

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) presents the 19th IFEX Philippines, the country’s leading export-oriented food trade show, happening 21–23 May 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City.

As global demand for high-value tropical ingredients grows, IFEX Philippines highlights the country as a key source of authentic and innovative flavors and will showcase the nation’s vibrant food sector and position Filipino MSMEs as leaders in global food innovation.

The 2026 edition strengthens IFEX as a global sourcing hub, welcoming both local and international exhibitors and buyers seeking opportunities in the Southeast Asian market.

Building on strong 2025 results - US$740M in potential export sales, 10,000+ buyers from 50+ countries, and 580 exhibitors showcasing 5,000+ brands - the upcoming show aims to be an even more impactful B2B platform.

Exporters and buyers can learn more or join at ifexconnect.com.

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DTI Philippines through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre - Singapore, briefed Dutch firms on priority investment sectors and corresponding incentives at a business forum jointly organized by the Dutch Chambers of Commerce in Singapore and the Philippines on March 4, 2026.

Read more here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-highlights-priority-sectors-incentives-dutch-firms-singapore-briefing