Locally produced cacao and coffee beans and processed products are on display here at the Hybrid National Food Fair (NFF) which will run from July 12 to 16, 2023 at the Megatrade Hall 1-3, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

The DA-HVCDP and BPI set up a booth in NFF showcasing various coffee and cacao products nationwide. Seeds, seedlings and production guide of vegetables, coffee and cacao are available for free! This is to promote diversification and intercropping of coffee and cacao under coconut as part of DA-HVCDP’s project in the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan.

Theo and Philo and Samahan ng Magkakape sa Lipa – Mr. Arnold Malbatan were selling their award winning and special chocolates and coffee.

NFF 2023 intends to showcase high value coconut-based food and health and wellness products participated by almost 250 exhibitors. This event also aims promote innovative food products generated bio-technology and new production techniques from landmark researches that could disrupt the Philippine food value chain as well as highlighting fusion of science and tradition that distinguishes today’s Philippine industry.