CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) – Isabela province has promoted its unique and world-class food products at the prestigious Food Exposition (Foodex) Japan 2025.
The locally produced products on display included Big Brothers Cornick by 3 Shers Food Products; Calamansi Juice, and Okra Chips by JBM Food Products; Gin-C by Jones Producers Cooperative; Chili Sauce and Adlai Rice by EJ Contreras Food House; and Gourmet Tuyo by KMK Food Products.
Foodex Japan is Asia’s largest food and beverage trade show, featuring a wide range of products from various countries across Asia region.
Philippine Ambassador to Japan, Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of the food expo on local food entrepreneurs and the province’s economy.
She highlighted the role of international food fairs in creating global opportunities for Isabela’s food industry.
“We are thrilled to be here at Foodex Japan 2025, strengthening market linkages and exploring new opportunities for our MSMEs. This event opens doors for Isabela’s food industry to expand globally,” she said.
Albano also mentioned that the Philippine Embassy in Japan is available to assist Filipino exhibitors at the trade show.
Noting the Philippines’ previous participation in the expo, the ambassador said the country’s presence at this year’s Foodex Japan is significantly larger. (OTB/MGE/PIA Isabela)
