In photo: Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr., Vice Consul Commercial & Commercial Attache, PTIC-HK (2nd from right); Mr. Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines to Hong Kong SAR (3rd from left); Atty. Allan G. Revote, Vice Consul for Political and Economic Affairs, PCGHK (Rightmost); and, Mr. Vincent Lao, Managing Director, Oleo Fats (3rd from right).
In photo: Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr., Vice Consul Commercial & Commercial Attache, PTIC-HK (2nd from right); Mr. Romulo Victor M. Israel, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines to Hong Kong SAR (3rd from left); Atty. Allan G. Revote, Vice Consul for Political and Economic Affairs, PCGHK (Rightmost); and, Mr. Vincent Lao, Managing Director, Oleo Fats (3rd from right). 

HONG KONG SAR — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its overseas trade and investment office in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macau SAR, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), participated in the HOFEX 2025 from 14-16 May 2025, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bridging Filipino businesses with the international market. 

The Philippine delegation featured prominent players in the country’s food and beverage industry, including Oleo Fats, Mama Sita’s, Pili Planet, and Century Pacific Food Inc., among others. These exhibitors showcased a diverse portfolio of high-quality food products, capturing the attention of buyers from Hong Kong and international markets. 

During the three-day event, participating exhibitors successfully secured potential business agreements with key industry players, including Free Market Company Limited, a major importer and wholesale distributor of Filipino products based in Hong Kong.  

As HOFEX celebrates 38 years of excellence, the biennial trade show continues to be a premier destination for food and hospitality industry professionals, featuring an extensive array of food and beverage products, hospitality equipment, and supplies. The previous edition in 2023 welcomed over 1,600 international brands from more than 27 countries and regions, drawing over 30,000 professional buyers. 

Promoting platforms for trade and industry growth, PTIC-HK remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the global footprint of Philippine food and beverage enterprises. 

For further information on the Philippines’ participation in this year’s HOFEX, contact PTIC-HK at [email protected] or visit the event’s official website at https://www.hofex.com/. 

Oleo Fats representative engaging with visitors' inquiries.
Oleo Fats representative engaging with visitors’ inquiries. 

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Date of Release: 29 May 2025