According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the high cost of rice has tempered the sharp decline in January inflation to 2.8 per cent due to lower cost of food, transport and utilities The Philippines Department of Agriculture is coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to directly supply[Read More…]
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Philippines to promote integrated rice supply chain development program
This MOU establishes a formwork for collaboration in the development and implementation of a project that holds the promise of transforming our rice supply chain The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that aims[Read More…]
WHO awards 5 countries for progress in eliminating trans fats for first time
Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have each demonstrated they have the best practice policy for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) elimination in effect, supported by adequate monitoring and enforcement systems WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty acids to five countries.[Read More…]
Vietnam’s rice exports reach a record 8.3 million tonnes in 2023
ASEAN and China remain the two largest markets for Vietnamese rice According to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the national rice production in 2023 reached 43.5 million tonnes, a 1.9 per cent increase. This was attributed to a 10,600-hectare expansion (0.1 per cent increase) and a[Read More…]
Philippines bans import of poultry products from Belgium and France after bird flu outbreak
The indefinite import bans also prevent traders from bringing in Belgian and French poultry products including poultry meat, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, and poultry semen into the Philippines The Philippines has banned the importation of poultry and other poultry products, including wild birds, from Belgium and France after the two[Read More…]
Philippines to import 500,000 MT of rice from India and Taiwan
Within the last week of December and early January, 75,000 metric tonnes of rice will arrive from India Around 76,000 metric tonnes of rice from Taiwan and India are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines in early January while grains imported by the private sector have started to arrive as[Read More…]
California Pizza Kitchen announces franchise opening in Philippines
This development marks CPK’s 24th international location, further expanding the brand’s global footprint California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of its latest franchise location in the Philippines. This development marks CPK’s 24th international location, further expanding the brand’s global footprint. The new restaurant will be located at the[Read More…]
Healyn Canxi Gold a breakthrough solution for comprehensive calcium supplementation
Healyn Canxi Gold is a specialised colostrum source of Organic Calcium Nano, Vitamins, and minerals, meticulously designed to cater to individuals with bone and joint concerns requiring daily calcium support Nature Made Production and Trading JSC introduced Healyn Canxi Gold, a groundbreaking solution tailored to address the crucial need for[Read More…]
Rice prices will remain affordable in Philippines: DA
The average retail price for a regular well milled is P42.80 while the prevailing price for a well milled is P45 The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) assures the public that there is enough affordable supply of rice in the market. According to Arnel de Mesa, DA Assistant Secretary and[Read More…]
Pepsi-Cola Philippines embraces post-pandemic era with renewed zeal
The company is dedicated to its mission of creating a positive impact on Filipino society Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) is poised to face a post-pandemic world with a renewed clarity of purpose and passion for action. Guided by its core values of Integrity, Innovation, Care & Respect, Empowerment and[Read More…]
