PH eyes larger food exports to India

The Philippines is exploring avenues to expand its agricultural and food exports to India, focusing on linking its organic and women-led food enterprises with the Indian market.

These efforts stem from discussions held on the sidelines of the World Food India 2025 conference in New Delhi, where a Philippine delegation met with Ambassador to India, Josel Francisco Ignacio.

Officials from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and private sector representatives engaged with India's Ministry of Food Industry and Processing to discuss market access, trade facilitation, and technical cooperation.

The delegation also attended technical sessions on sectors including pet food, nutraceuticals, plant-based foods, alcoholic beverages, and specialty products.

These engagements are part of preparations for the Philippines' planned participation in World Food India 2027, aiming to highlight key agriculture and fisheries products and exchange best practices in food processing, value chain management, and sustainability.