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For local company, Primex Coco Products Inc. manufacturer of coconut by-products success is sweet when you know the right market for your products.

“Our company is an accredited supplier of big chocolate and confectionary companies all over the world,” said Fatima Velasco, Marketing Manager of Primex Coco. “Popular brands with the likes of Masterfoods, Hersheys, Cadbury, Arnotts, Ferrero Rocher, Nestle, and Kraft source their coconuts needs from Primex,” she added.

Primex Coco is a family owned corporation that ventured into coconut business because of the abundance of coconut in Candelaria, Quezon, a municipality south of Manila. From its simple beginnings the company now has manufacturing plants based in Quezon and in Davao.

“We export our products to all parts of the world but our biggest client is the European market,” Velasco added. Because of the large market share that they…

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Philippine dried fruits and tropical fruit juices received increased inquiries from buyers from the Middle East in the recent Gulfood 2010, Middle East’s leading food fair, reported the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The Middle East, which imports 90% of its food from overseas has long been a market for Philippine food and beverage companies.

“I received inquiries of processed fruits in container loads from buyers not just from the Middle East but from other regions such as Africa,” said Blesilda Ongchuan, Marketing Director of Q-Phil Product International Trading, Inc. This is the second time for Q-Phil to join Gulfood.

Another Filipino company, FCG Trading Philippines, Inc., brought an assortment of dried fruits such as mango, jackfruit, coconut, papaya, pineapple, melon, and soursop and enjoyed positive…

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Join us on Wednesday , March 03, 2010 from 9am onwards for a two- wheeled Tour of Luzon cycling expedition. This is part of the Palarong Pambansa 2010 to boost tourism and media exposure. The tour will be composed of 10 teams totaling 60 cyclists, Four (4) teams of 24 International riders come from Germany, New Zealand, USA, South Africa, The Netherlands, Australia, Hongkong, and Belgium. Be there as we bring the Filipino Youth Back to Sports.

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Food and moments aren’t just what make McDonald’s part of the lives of billions of people all over the world. It is also known for giving employment and opportunities. In the Philippines alone, we emp loy more than 15,000 Filipinos from all over the country – with each one treated as our most valuable resource.

Vision

Guided by the Vision Statement of Una Sa Pamilyang Pinoy, McDonald’s seeks people who will help us be:

* First to respond to the fast-changing needs of the Filipino family.

* First choice when it comes to food and dining.

* First mention as the Ideal Employer and socially responsible company.

Qualified candidates get to experience, first-hand, how we strive to be the best place for our customers to enjoy first-rate quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming environment every day. Apart from…

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If you are heading to Bangkok this weekend, see how Filipino fashion brands shine in the global fashion scene at the Challenger 2 Hall Impact Muang Thong Thani. Show begins this week and finishes on August 16.

According to Rhett Eala of Collezione, one of the top brands exhibiting, they are looking for possible chances of expanding in the regions and meeting suppliers who can provide unique applications to their brands.

This is also an important show for ASEAN countries because it also highlights the efforts towards the integration of ASEAN as a sourcing bloc.

Here’s a preview: (From top to bottom: Gown by Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Rhett Eala for Collezione, and Lulu Tan-Gan’s)

Our team was able to interview Lulu Tan-Gan prior to the show via email and despite her prominent place in the fashion industry, she is…