LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Eleven Pangasinan products will be showcased at the International Food Expo (IFEX) 2025 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from May 22 to 24.
Provincial exhibitors are Hou Yang Food Corp. (bangus and chicken karaage); Elisha Bay Dagupan Bangus and Seafoods (processed bangus); Mama Cili Enterprises (bottled processed bangus); Dimalupig and Gabriele Food Products Trading (sugarcane vinegar); Bernal Bagoong (bagoong products); Abundance Agri Tourism and Training Center Inc. (organic agriculture products); Bantog Samahang Nayon MPC (dairy products), and Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corp. (ready to eat complimentary and fortified food) and first-time exhibitors Rotico Food Products (Romana peanut brittle); Eldica Seafood Processing (processed bangus), and Anjo Farms Inc. (processed bangus).
Gov. Ramon V. Guico III backed the exhibitors and expressed desire to revitalize the province’s renowned 3B products – bangus (milkfish), bagoong (fermented fish paste), and bucayo (sweetened shredded coconut).
The exhibit aims to foster innovation in the food industry by bringing together local and international food, beverage, and ingredient industry players.
Guico said the provincial government will promote not just local products but also the best tourism sites in Pangasinan in his second term.
Maria Isabela Mendoza, production manager of Rotico Food Product and wife of former second district provincial board member Von Mark Mendoza, is proud of their products. “Romana is known for quality. Lahat ng niluluto namin, quality (We cook them all),” she said.
Romana peanut brittle has gained popularity and considered an heirloom local product.