Region 2 MSMEs take the spotlight at IFEX Philippines 2025

Posted: July 17, 2025

From a triumphant P11M sales in 2023 to being hailed as the 3rd Top Performing Trade Promotions Officers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 is all set to raise the bar once again at the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2025 happening on 22-24 May 2025 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City!

Representing the Cagayan Valley Region are export-ready food champions proudly showcasing their premium and innovative products under two exhibit zones:

🔸 TRADE HALL (Booth E27-E28) – Food Ingredients, Condiments, and Sweeteners

✅ CAGAYAN

• Mabuhay Agri-Crop MPC – Muscovado Sugar

• Manjou’s Honey – Raw Honey

• Patasda ARB Coop – Calamansi Concentrate

✅ ISABELA

• DA-CVRC – Texturized Vegetable Protein (SOM-YUM)

• EJ Contreras Food Products – Sweet Chili Salsa Sauce

• Melody’s Delicious Spread – Peanut Butter

• Geronimo’s Food Products – Garlic Chips in Oil – Hot

• KMK Food Products – Gourmet Tuyo

✅ QUIRINO

• Quirino Young Entrepreneurs Association (QYEA) – Ube Powder, Bignay Wine

✅ NUEVA VIZCAYA

• One Asia Trader – Coco Jam

• One Vizcaya Export Corp. – Pure Calamansi Extract

🔸 MARKETPLACE (Booth M49-M51) – Retail showcase for immediate sales

✅ ISABELA

• RLGV Fruit Wine Industry – Fruit Wines

• EJ Contreras Food House – Malunggay Chips, Adlai Rice

• DA-CVRC – Texturized Vegetable Protein (SOM-YUM)

✅ QUIRINO

• QYEA – Ube Powder, Bignay Wine

✅ NUEVA VIZCAYA

• One Asia Trader – Banana Chips, Coco Jam Featured Products

The Texturized Vegetable Protein (SOM-YUM) developed by DA CVRC will be showcased in the Flavor Finds and IFEX Kitchen — highlighting innovative, sustainable, and flavorful food solutions.

Meanwhile, One Asia Trader’s Banana Chips and Coco Jam will be featured at G-Mart, a dedicated space that connects local food manufacturers and MSMEs with global buyers.

Powered by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), this 2-in-1 platform features a dynamic physical trade expo and the IFEXConnect.com digital storefront, enabling our MSMEs to tap into global markets and expand their reach year-round.

Support Cagayan Valley’s finest as they go from local to global—showcasing Filipino food innovation at its best!

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Date of Release: 16 July 2025