DTI launches first-ever national coconut trade fair to boost high-value exports
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially opened the Coconut Philippines Trade Fair 2025, the country’s first national trade show dedicated to transforming the Philippine coconut industry from a raw material supplier into a global source of high-value, market-ready products.
The groundbreaking fair showcases the creativity and innovation of Filipino cocopreneurs, featuring a wide spectrum of eco-friendly and world-class coconut-based products—ranging from food and wellness essentials to fashion, lifestyle, and home goods.
Alongside the trade fair, DTI launched “Coconut Nation”, a unifying advocacy that consolidates government and industry programs into a single, coordinated effort. The initiative aims to foster inclusive growth, empower coconut farmers and entrepreneurs, and promote sustainable, market-driven practices across the value chain.
The DTI also acknowledged the strong collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Philippine Coconut Authority, and other government partners in laying the groundwork for a globally competitive and inclusive coconut industry.
The Coconut Philippines Trade Fair 2025 runs until September 2, 2025, at Megatrade Halls 1–3, Level 5, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. ♦
Date of Release: 01 September 2025
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