AFEX 2008 Summary report
ASIAFOOD EXPO 2008
17th International Exposition on Food Processing, Packaging and Handling Machinery, Equipment & Technology
September 3-6, 2008 / World Trade Center Metro Manila
in conjunction with
- FOOD AND DRINKS ASIA 2008
12th International Exposition on Specialty Foods, Delicatessen, Confectionery, Beverages, Beers, Wines & Spirits
- FOOD FRANCHISING 2008
12th International Food Franchising and Business Systems Exposition
- FOODSERV ASIA 2008
9th International Exposition on Foodservice, Catering Systems, Equipment & technology
| TOTAL NO. OF VISITORS |
38,078 |
| TOTAL NO. OF EXHIBITOR COMPANIES |
560 |
| Local |
263 |
| Foreign |
297 |
| COUNTRIES REPRESENTED |
29 |
| Argentina |
1 |
| Australia |
6 |
| Belgium |
1 |
| Brazil |
1 |
| Canada |
1 |
| China |
17 |
| Czech Republic |
1 |
| Denmark |
1 |
| France |
20 |
| Germany |
18 |
| Hong Kong |
1 |
| India |
1 |
| Indonesia |
3 |
| Italy |
36 |
| Israel |
1 |
| Japan |
33 |
| Korea |
4 |
| Malaysia |
18 |
| Netherlands |
4 |
| Philippines |
263 |
| Singapore |
18 |
| South Korea |
1 |
| Spain |
12 |
| Sweden |
1 |
| Switzerland |
3 |
| Taiwan |
11 |
| Thailand |
8 |
| U.K. |
7 |
| UAE |
1 |
| U.S.A. |
67 |
Country Pavilions and Trade Missions @ AFEX 2008:
- U.S. Pavilion / U.S. Department of Agriculture
- French Pavilion / Le Club French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines
- Malaysian Pavilion / Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (MATRADE)
- Taiwan Pavilion / Asia Media Inc.
- Department of Agriculture, Republic of the Philippines
Trade Association Pavilions @ AFEX 2008:
- Philippine Food Processors & Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX)
- Philippine Association of Food Technologists (PAFT)
- Association of Food Cart Owners & Suppliers, Inc. (AFO)
- Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)
Supporting Organizations:
Government Agencies:
- Office of the President of the Philippines
- Office of the Vice President of the Philippines
- Office of the Senate President
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Trade & Industry
- Department of Science & Technology
- Department of Tourism
- Board of Investments – DTI
- Office on Muslim Affairs
Industry Endorsements:
- Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI)
- Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc (PHILEXPORT)
- Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI)
- Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Assoc (PAGASA)
- Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP)
- Tuna Canners Association of the Philippines (TCAP)
- Meat Importers & Traders Association (MITAI)
- Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI)
- International Wines & Spirits Association (IWSA)
- Hotel & Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP)
- Hotel & Restaurant Chefs Association of the Philippines (HRCAP)
- Food Caterers Association of the Philippines
- Philippine Association of Food Technologists (PAFT)