HANNPRO packaging machine manufacturer participated in the Asia Food Expo held in Manila, Philippines in 2024.
Asia Food Expo 2024, the Philippines International Food Exhibition, will be held at the World Trade Center in Metro Manila from September 3rd to 6th packing machine. As the most influential food industry event in Southeast Asia, this exhibition is expected to attract 500 exhibitors and 35,000 professional visitors. Facing the market environment in the Philippines where food imports are highly dependent and the demand for emerging foods is surging, Chinese exhibitors need to precisely prepare from four dimensions: policy compliance, exhibit design, channel connection, and cultural adaptation, in order to efficiently capture market share.
I. Policy Compliance: Avoid customs clearance and certification risks
1. Pre-examination of import qualifications packing machine
The Philippines implements a strict hygiene registration system for imported food. Exhibitors are required to submit their enterprise qualifications packing machine, product test reports and halal certification (for the Muslim market) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines three months in advance. For instance, meat products need to be certified by the Council on Islamic Affairs (NCMF), while plant-based products must be marked with a non-GMO statement.
2. Labels and packaging comply
The Philippines requires that food labels must include Filipino ingredient descriptions, expiration dates and allergen warnings packing machine. Exhibitors are required to use waterproof and high-temperature resistant packaging materials and reserve a barcode pasting area to adapt to the local retail system.
3. Tariff and Trade Agreements
Under the China-Asean Free Trade Area Agreement, tariffs on most foods have been reduced to 0-5%, but sensitive categories such as dairy products and alcoholic beverages are still subject to tariffs of 10% to 30% packing machine. Exhibitors can focus on showcasing low-tariff categories (such as nuts and dried fruits), and through the tariff calculator tool on site, help buyers quickly calculate costs.
HANNPRO, as one of the few packaging machine manufacturers, made its appearance at Asia Food Expo and was surrounded by many customers packing machine. Our staff patiently introduced the company and product advantages to the customers. We also conducted on-site visits to some local customers who were interested and formulated packaging production line solutions for them face to face.
