via GRAPHIC PLUS — The Philippine Food Expo, the country’s most recognized “All-Filipino food and beverage food show” bringing together the best of the Philippine food industry for over a decade.
Started as a local sourcing event aiming to strengthen the Philippine agricultural and food industry, the food expo has significantly grown to capture a bigger market, including international buyers opening doors that offer more opportunities for a sustainable economic impact while staying true to its deep industry roots.
Earning its reputation as a trusted gateway for sales generation, emerging trend studies and networking opportunities, the Philippine Food Expo continues to create real business impact. In its most recent edition, the Philippine Food Expo highlighted the Ilocos region cuisine and brought together over 300 Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exporters and retailers, generating a Php 139K in total sales in just three days and an estimated 20,000 attendees composed of food enthusiasts, industry professionals and general public.
Now in its 18th year, the Philippine Food Expo (PFE), organized by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) together with Cut Unlimited Inc as the official exhibition manager, will be held at the World Trade Center Metro Manila on April 17-19, 2026.
Carrying the theme “Feast of Philippine Flavors to the World,” PFE 2026 highlights the unique culinary heritage of the Philippines through an expanded dynamic lineup of business-driven seminars, series of live cooking demos, exhibitor showcases and product launches and the much-anticipated annual Culinary Challenges. This year’s competition will gather over 43 schools to give spotlight to the distinctive flavors of Davao Cuisine.
At the heart of the expo are its exhibitors, with a mix of hundreds of Filipino food and beverage retailers, MSMEs, exporters, and manufacturers presenting a diverse range of product offerings, reflecting the evolving landscape of Filipino flavors from all across the country. Adding an exciting milestone for the event, PFE 2026 will introduce its first-ever International Pavilions, welcoming participating exporters from Malaysia and India which will open new opportunities for exhibitors for cross-border collaboration and trade. To spice up this year’s festivities, Philippine Flair Tour will bring an exciting Flairtending Competition, where professionals from across the country will compete to bring home the cup.
Guests can also look forward to live cooking demonstrations featuring some of today’s culinary personalities, including Chef Abi “Lumpia Queen” Marquez, Chef Gerick Manalo, Chef Emily Peralta and Chef JM Sunglao.
This three-day event is open to the public from April 17 to April 19, 2026 (Friday-Sunday) from 10 AM to 7 PM. Plan your visit early and enjoy the pre-registration discount, available from March 4 to April 10, 2026.
Per DTI Trade Permit No. FTEB-250200 Series of 2026.
Be part of the growing history, join as an exhibitor or take advantage of exclusive perks by pre-registration online!
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For inquiries, contact Exhibition Manager Cut Unlimited, Inc.: info@eventsbycut.com or call (02) 8363-4900 / 8362-2266.
