2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair to showcase the modern Philippine coconut industry

The Philippine coconut industry takes center stage at the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, which will bring together approximately 300 coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country from August 26 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.

More than a marketplace for traditional coconut products, the five-day fair will showcase how Filipino entrepreneurs, farmers, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners are transforming one of the country's most important agricultural resources into innovative, sustainable, and increasingly diverse products and business opportunities.

The fair will bring greater visibility to initiatives supporting the development of the coconut industry and promote closer collaboration among government agencies and industry stakeholders.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry's Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (DTI-BMDPO), the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair will feature 300 coconut MSMEs offering food and non-food products from different regions of the country.

From familiar coconut-based food products to new applications in health and wellness, personal care, home and lifestyle, the exhibition will demonstrate how enterprises are moving further into value-added production, product innovation, improved packaging, and new markets.

The fair also brings together implementing agencies of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), led by the Philippine Coconut Authority, to highlight programs, services, technologies, research outputs, and accomplishments supporting coconut farmers and other industry stakeholders.

CFIDP implementing agencies will maintain information desks throughout the event, providing visitors and beneficiaries with opportunities to learn about government programs and engage directly with the agencies involved in coconut industry development.

Special features will offer visitors different ways to discover the versatility and potential of the Philippine coconut industry. The CocoBar Café will showcase innovative coconut- based food and beverages, while the CFIDP Selling and Showcase Area and Product

Pavilions will feature diverse, value-added coconut products from participating MSMEs. The CFIDP Pavilion and CFIDP Implementing Agencies area will highlight government programs, services, and support for farmers, MSMEs, and other industry stakeholders, demonstrating the many opportunities across the coconut value chain.

Four days of business talks and cooking demonstrations will complement the exhibition, bringing industry knowledge, entrepreneurship, product applications, and market trends to the fair stage.

Market development will also be a key part of the event. Through Business Connect, participating cocopreneurs will have opportunities to meet institutional buyers and prospective market partners in targeted business-matching sessions designed to turn product exposure into potential orders and longer-term commercial relationships.

The 2026 edition builds on last year's performance. The 2025 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated Php96.9 million in total sales for 213 participating cocopreneurs. This year, participation expands to 300 coconut MSMEs, giving more enterprises access to consumers, buyers, market information, and potential business partners.

For visitors, the fair is a chance to see, taste, and discover just how far the Philippine coconut industry has come. From innovative products and new technologies to the enterprises and communities behind them, the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair brings the industry’s possibilities to life and invites the public to be part of its continuing growth.

 

How Taiwan Excellence Makes Life More Convenient for Consumers

Taiwan Excellence once again support the final leg of Philconstruct, the Building Construction Material Equipment and Sanitary ware industry trade fair which is happening simultaneously from November 8 to 11, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center and the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Taiwan Excellence booth can be found at Booth No.430. 

Known as the country’s biggest building and construction show who’s making history since year 1990, Philconstruct has been an avenue for creating space for manufacturers to showcase industry-related items used for building materials, components, construction equipment materials, building and construction accessories, interior design materials as well as construction machinery.

Taiwan Excellence is one of Philconstruct’s exhibitors as it once more brings in a wide variety of innovative brands that are certainly of world-class standards. For those who aren’t familiar with it yet, Taiwan Excellence is an organization that reviews and recognizes the best of the best products. They also grant awards to innovative products which they found to be exceptionally superior.

This time around, Taiwan Excellence did not only showcase their awesome product brands, but they also held a seminar where they had discussed the advantages of their featured brands. Dubbed as “Smart Constructions for Smart Cities,” the said seminar was held last November 8.

With advancement in technology, scores of cool gadgets are adorning every home that has changed people’s lifestyle. The gadgets are not just fancy; they provide quick solutions to everyday problems. The simple design and improved functions reduce human effort and conserve space.We were happy to have visited the said industry fair and allow us to share with you, some of the best innovative featured products we have discovered at the Taiwan Excellence booth. Check these out:

Nickelodeon Mutant Mayhem Oozing Halloween Party

For lots of fellow Nicksters (the term used for Nickelodeon fanatics), the Nickelodeon Halloween event is something to look forward to in the month of October. Every year, Nickelodeon Asia treats their fans in the Philippines to a Halloween party like no other. Nickelodeon had never failed to delight fans with their party-theme; from Shocktober to Takot Town to this year's Mutant Mayhem--Nickelodeon events are a must-visit because they guaranteed fun, surprises and freebies galore!  This year wasn't an exception. Held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia--Nickeolodeon Mutant Mayhem Oozing event had occupied all the halls on the ground floor of the SMX Convention Center. 

Books All-You-Can at CSM Publishing Booth at the Manila International Book Fair this September 17 to 21!

If there are eat-all-you-can buffets in restaurants, bookworms and bibliophiles will also be happy to know that there will also be such a thing as "Books-All-You-Can" at the much-awaited Manila International Book Fair. Happening next month, save these dates: September 17 to 21, 2014 to be held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 

CSM Publishing, one of the leading publishers in the country today will be having a booth at the Manila International Book Fair where these "Books-All-You-Can" for Php100 will be held. This is truly a piece of good news for every book lover. Imagine getting all the amazing book titles from different genres by only paying Php100? It's really getting your money's worth plus more. In fact, it's like getting all the books that you want for a steal price. 

While you're there, allow me to give you some recommendations, please look for CSM Publishing's "Life in the Middle" by Marlene Legaspi Munar and "As You Enter The Race" by Malou Salumbides. I've read those books and I know you will not only be entertained by both books but will also be learning a lot from them. 

I love the month of September for a lot of reasons: 1. It is my birth month. 2. My beloved Kyle was also born on that month. 3. It is the time when bookstores cut their prices for selected books. 4. It is during this month when they hold the Manila International Book Fair. Growing up, My Mom and I see to it that we visit the Manila International Book Fair. Being there was like me being on a huge toy or candy store. They have amazing prices and loads of books to choose from. Don't forget to bring your eco bags, ok? 

So, Mommies, mark your calendars. The trip to the Manila International Book Fair will all be worth it, I promise you. It's also the best time to let your kids find the books that they are interested with (at discounted prices!)

See you there! 

Xoxo,

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