IFEX Philippines, a three-day event, is a celebration of Philippine food and ingredients, welcoming top food brands and manufacturers, local and international buyers, experts, and enthusiasts. This event is part of IFEXConnect.com, a digital sourcing platform for premium quality and unique Philippine and global food and ingredients. IFEXConnect.com is published by the Center for International Trade Expositions & Missions (CITEM), offering optimized sourcing, learning, networking, and B2B opportunities for the global food export community 24/7.

The event features a diverse community of exhibitors that bring different products and services to the global market. These include food manufacturers, consolidators, cooperatives, distributors, traders, retailers, importers, institutional suppliers, government agencies, and NGOs. Exhibitors can strengthen their online brand presence by creating their own digital catalogues to get leads.

IFEX Philippines also offers seamless business-matching services and networking opportunities in its digital platform. The event covers various categories such as bakery products and confectionery, beverages, cereals and noodles, food ingredients, condiments, and sweeteners, fruits and vegetables, functional and nutraceutical foods. It provides a wide range of top Philippine food brands and products for trade buyers to connect directly with companies.

The event has seen significant success in recent years. For instance, CITEM took Philippine food to the global frontier at Gulfood 2025 in Dubai. Philippine exhibitors made solid connections at the event, benefiting from international trade deals in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) as well as neighboring regions. The total sales at Gulfood 2025 amounted to US$135.59M.

IFEX Philippines also features trends in the food industry through articles on chefs like Kalel Chan of Lobby 385. The event encourages visitors to explore a fusion of flavors between Filipino and Middle Eastern cuisines as well as sustainable food options.

In conclusion, IFEX Philippines is an excellent platform for businesses looking to connect with potential partners or buyers in the global food export community.