ANUGA 2009:  RP  MARINE  PRODUCTS  A  HIT  IN  GERMAN  FAIR

MANILA, OCTOBER 17, 2009 (MALAYA) BY BOYSIE VILLAVICENCIO - PHILIPPINE seafood exporters have taken a big leap to be noticed in Anuga, one of the biggest food events in Germany being held until tomorrow.

"The Philippines is strategically located in one of the major fishing grounds in the world that is the country’s edge in the seafood industry," said Vivian Co-Sazon, head of marketing and sales of Celebes Canning Corp, exporter of quality tuna since 1991.

Celebes along with F.A.B. Sea Resources Corp and eight other tuna companies are serving their delectable fish products in the fair. Other participating tuna companies are: Alliance Tuna International, Inc., Jarla Trading, JBI Foodstuff Supplier, J.N. Mercado Seafood Supplier, Martsons Food Corp, Mega Fishing Corp, and M.S. Seafood Supplier and Universal Canning, Inc.

Held every two years, Anuga is the world’s most important food and beverage trade fair. The 2007 edition was attended by 163,384 visitors from 174 countries.

"Joining Anuga gives us the chance to meet prospective clients and observe the current trends in the food industry, said Alexis Barrientos, president of F.A.B. Sea Resources Corp, a Philippine company exporting tuna products in Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe and the U.S.

The Philippine participation to Anuga is part of the international promotion of the government-led International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines trade show, scheduled in May 2010.

In joining Anuga, the country aims to sustain and expand the niche of the food industry in the European food market and to identify food trends in Europe so appropriate programs and marketing strategies can be developed for the Philippine food sector.

In line with this, CITEM partnered with other government institutions such as the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) and Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program as they share the same goal of pushing the Philippine food industry at the forefront of the global food marketplace.

The 12th Participation of IFEX Philippines in Anuga int 2007 was joined by 14 companies and was able to generate US$36.64million worth of sales.

Aside from tuna products other exciting Filipino food variants also made their way to Anuga this month. The Philippine delegation is comprised of 35 exhibitors from categories such as seafood and marine products, dried and processed fruits and vegetables, fruit jams and jellies, fruit wines, fruit purees, coconut products, banana chips, sauces and condiments, noodles, food supplements and a lot more gourmet delights to choose from.

The participating Philippine food companies in Anuga this year are Amley Food Corp, B-G Fruits and Nuts Manufacturing Corp, Celebes Agricultural Corp, Dalisay, El Coco Manufacturing (GSL Food Enterprises), Atson-Tropicana Food Products, Inc., Benevelle Corporation, Celebes Coconut Corp, Coco Davao Inc., ProSource International Inc., KF Nutri-Foods International Inc., KLT Fruits, Inc.,Fruitgems Agricultural Corporation, Prime Fruits International Inc.,

Primex Coco Products Inc., Superstar Coconut Products Co., Inc, Four Seasons Fruits Corp, Profood International Corp, See’s International Food Mfg Corp. and Snapsnax Ventures, Inc., dried and processed fruits and vegetables and coconut products; Marigold Manufacturing Corp, Ngosiok Marketing (Super Q), Oceanic Exports (Manila) Inc., noodles and sauces and condiments; Brandexports Philippines Inc./Branded Food and Ingredients Enterprise and Philippine Grocers Food Exports Inc., Philippine food consolidators,

For more information on IFEX Philippines goes to Anuga, visit www.ifexphilippines.com/anuga
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Vicki Belo and Bing Loyzaga in ‘Salamat Dok’

(MALAYA) The Belo Medical Group, the country’s leading name in cosmetic surgery and dermatology, led by "doctor to the stars," Dr. Victoria Belo, continues to bring the best and the latest skin and body treatments from all over the world to Filipinos.

This Sunday on "Salamat Dok," Dr. Belo talks about two of the most sought-after treatments of her highly successful clinics – SmartLipo and the Obagi Skin Care System, with celebrity guest Bing Loyzaga.

SmartLipo is a state-of-the-art procedure that makes use of a laser that comes in direct contact with the fat layer, allowing fat cells to burst and melt. As opposed to regular liposuction, SmartLipo allows easier, less painful removal of fat, better skin contraction, less bruising and swelling and a much shorter recovery time.

The Obagi system, meanwhile, is a unique set of products that works to improve skin color and texture with remarkable tightening and better skin tone. It penetrates below the surface of the skin to stimulate proper cell renewal, improving circulation and helping restore your skin’s natural moisture.

Learn about these treatments on "Salamat Dok" this Sunday, October 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Every third Sunday of the month, Dr. Belo guests in "Salamat Dok" and discusses the latest treatments and procedures being offered by the Belo Medical Group. Cheryl Cosim hosts the show.