DTI invites delegates to China food, agri expo

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions and Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in China, is urging local companies to join the Philippine delegation of food and agricultural exhibitors to the 3rd China International Import Expo (CIIE). The CIIE is scheduled on November 5 to 10, 2020 in Shanghai, China. DTI said the delegation, with an overall theme of “Healthy and Natural,” has 40 slots with no participation fees for this year. The 108 square-meter Philippine pavilion will showcase food products and agricultural or fresh produce in the Food and Agricultural Products Hall through an interactive platform. A designated area will display the exhibitors’ products, while an interactive area will have conference pods where buyers can meet online with exhibitors from the Philippines. A reception area with a queueing system for interested buyers will allow interface with Philippine representatives to ensure social distancing protocols will be followed.