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The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of micro, small, medium and large scale food manufacturers and exporters in the Philippines. Established in 1986, PHILFOODEX is the leading food association in the country with around 250 members.
Recognized by the private business sector and government partners as the voice of food manufacturers and exporters, it enjoys a unique privilege of working closely with them on critical issues affecting the food industry.
PHILFOODEX is one with government in its thrust on food security and abundance and in sustaining the country’s economic growth.
Founded in 1986 as a non-stock, non-profit organization by a progressive group of food entrepreneurs, the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX) is the leading food industry association in the Philippines composed of micro, small, medium and large scale food manufacturers and exporters. The membership was broadened to include active membership from allied industries.
We represent a major portion of the country’s processed food sector, and our list of processors is impressive, including that of fruits, vegetables (fresh and processed), coffee, marine, wine, and food specialty items.
PHILFOODEX focuses in the planning, development and sourcing of raw materials, on research and technology development of world class quality food products, on the improvement of manufacturing efficiency and productivity, and the promotion of sound trade practices in order for its members to be competitive and responsive on the changing international food trends.
PHILFOODEX enjoys the unique privilege of working closely with government and private industry cycles on critical issues that affect the Philippine food sector to ensure that the industry achieve global competitiveness and excellence, to help the government in its thrust on food security and abundance and in achieving and sustaining the country’s inclusive economic growth.
Philippine agricultural exports have been an essential driver in the agriculture sector and constantly played a prominent role in the economy by providing foreign exchange earnings and additional economic activities. Its contribution of US$2,166.91 million FOB value to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 1980 has significantly grown to US$4,101.08 million in 2010, growing at an annual average rate of 9.66%.
The Philippines is an excellent year-long source of high-quality fresh, processed, and value-added food products. The country's vast food sectors include fruits and vegetables, fish and marine products, meat and poultry, flour and bakery products, beverage and confectionery, dairy food, food condiments and seasonings, food supplements, bottled water, and snack food, and we have representatives from nearly every type of product.
We are represented in the following organizations: