May 8th, 2025

FOSTERING |

Novotel Manila Araneta City

About THE CONFERENCE

The food and beverage (F&B) industry is a vital pillar of the Philippine economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and agricultural support. The industry drives development by sourcing local ingredients, boosts exports with popular products, and adapts to global trends through innovation and sustainability. As a key player in ensuring food security and promoting economic resilience, the F&B sector is integral to the country’s growth and global competitiveness.

The Food & Drinks Summit Philippines 2025 will gather the brightest minds in the Philippines' food and beverage industry to explore revolutionary ideas and cutting-edge technologies, riding the new wave of consumerism.

With 30+ expert speakers delivering insightful keynotes and discussions, you'll connect with over 300 CXOs, including prominent food tech entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and government leaders from across the Philippines and around the world, all focused on addressing the industry's most pressing challenges.

30+
Speakers

We met distinguished professionals to discuss relevant topics
300+
Attendees

We are happy to see a crowd of participants every year
10+
Endorsers

Proud to be supported by key industry endorsers.
100+
Agri, Food, Drinks,
Retail companies

Welcoming a diverse network of leading companies from across the sector.
79%+
C-level Decision
Makers

Bringing together top decision-makers for impactful connections and insights.
20+
World Class
Solutions Providers

Showcasing top-tier providers offering innovative solutions to advance the industry.

Attendees Demography

Previous Events Attendees

Attendees Demography

1.Philippines 73%
2.Singapore 14%
3.Malaysia 2%

4. Thailand 4%
5. Europe/ USA 2%
6. China 3%

7. Others 1%

Previous Events Attendees

A. Menarini Philippines, Inc.
A.T Kearney Pte Ltd
AACI
Abbott Nutrition (Milk)
Accenture
Advantage Austria
AEGIS Inc
AIPU Food Industry Co Ltd
Ajinomoto Philippines Corp.
Alaska Milk Corporation
Alfamart
All Asian Countertrade Inc
Alturas Group of Companies
Arla Foods
Ascxent Knowledge Resources Incorporated
Asia Brewery Incorporated
Asiaquest Ventures Corporation
Australian Institute of Packaging
Avant Equinox Group Industry Solutions Inc.
Ayala Corporation
BASF
Bayani Brew Inc
Blibli.com
Blue Yonder
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Bosch Rexroth Pte Ltd
Bounty Segar Indonesia
BRENNTAG INGREDIENTS INC.
Brenntag Ingredients, Inc
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Bureau of Food and Drug Administration (BFAD)
Canstaff NZ
CDO Foodsphere
Century Pacific Food, Inc.
Ceres Premium Food Production Inc.
Charm Food Products Manufacturing
Chowking
Christian
Cimory Indonesia
Cindy’s Bakery and Restaurant
Coca cola beverages
CPEFoods Phils, Inc.
CTC Far East Philippines, Inc.
Cuoco Cucina Bakehouse
DA RFO
Danone
Del Monte Philippines Inc
Delivery Hero APAC Pte Ltd
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
DINE IN
Dole International Philippines
Domino’s Pizza
Doriana Foods, Inc.
DOST-FNRI
Duke-NUS Medical School

Earthly Marketplace
Emperador Distillers
Exceedra
Excellent Noodles
F.A.S.T. Laboratories
Fisher Farms
FMCG Gurus
Fonterra
FONTERRA BRANDS INDONESIA
Food and Beverage Association of the Philippines (FABAP)
Food For Thought Live Well Together Manufacturing
Food For Thought Social Impact Enterprise
Foodfutureco
Foodpanda
Fresh N’ Famous Foods Inc - Chowking
Frisian Flag Indonesia
Gaia Foods
Gardenia Bakery Inc, (NUTRIMAX)
Garudafood
Ginebra San Miguel Inc.
Global Hospitality Solutions
GMA NETWORK, INC.
Gojek
Golden Arches Development Corporation
Great Food Solutions- San Miguel Foods Inc
Green Monday

Greenwich
Hungry Workhorse
Innovative Packaging Industry Corp
JB Packaging Corporation
Jollibee Foods Corporation
Kadence International
Kamino
Kareila Management Corp
KinetX Sales and Marketing Inc.
Krispy Kreme
KSK Food Products
Lalamove
Lazada
Leslie Corporation under Minute Burgee
LTS City Foods Inc.
Magnolia
Makati Central Business District
MARCELA FARMS, INCORPORATED
Max's Bakeshop, Inc.
Maxs Group Inc.
McDonald’s Philippines
Medical Depot, Inv
Medley Modern Mediterranean
Metro Express
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC)
Metro Retail Stores Group
Monde Nissin Corporation.
Mondelez

MPIC
Nestle
New Flavor House
NEXT Foods Inc
Oishi/ Liwayway Marketing Corporation
Olam International
pepsi cola
Pettigrew Philippine Services
Phenomenon Group Inc
Philippine Association of Food Technologists (PAFT)
Philippine Center for Quality Assurance (PCQA)
Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers (PCFM)
Philippine Pastries, Inc.
PHILIPPINE SEVEN CORPORATION
Pilmico Foods Corporation
Primavera Ricemill Corporation
RFM Corporation
Robinson Retail Holdings Inc.
Robinsons Supermarket Corporation
Rustan Coffee Corporation
Rustan Marketing Corp.
San Miguel Corporation
Sariguna primatirta ,PT
SGS Philippines
Shakey's Pizza
Sinde Budi Sentosa
Singapore business Federation

SM Hypermarket
SM RETAIL
SPLASH CORPORATION
Sweet Aurore Cakes and PAstries
Symbol IT Marketing
TablePointer
Tanduay Distillers, Inc.
The Food People Incorporated
The Hershey Company
THE PUREFOODS HORMEL
The Purefoods Hormel Co. Inc.
The Purefoods Hormel Company Inc
The Purefoods-Hormel Co., Inc
THE PUREFOODS-HORMEL COMPANY, INC.
Ultra Prima Abadi
Unilever
Universal Harvester Dairy Farms, Inc.
Universal Robina Corp
Vitasoy - URC
Walter Mart Supermarket
Waltermart
Wholesaledge Corporation
Win With Love Inc
Wings Group
WTH Foods
Zest-O Corp.

Confirmed Speakers & Panelists

Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr

Secretary of Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture of the Philippines

Juan Paolo Gonzales

Vice President and Head, Marketing Portfolio, Strategy & Capability

Republic Biscuit Corporation (REBISCO)

Reynaldo (Rey) Lugtu

Founder & CEO / CTO

Hungry Workhorse

Ma. Leonelle De Leon

CEO

EveGrocer

Olivia Limpe-Aw

President

Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc.

Juan Victor “Jovy” I. Hernandez

Chief Executive Officer

Metro Pacific Agro Ventures

Donna Lao-Padre

President and Chief Executive Officer

Lao Integrated Farms, Inc.

Isabella Denise

Opulencia

Head of Sustainability and Corporate Communications Manager

Perfetti Van Melle

Almay Gaw-See

OSH-some Founder & President

Oh So Healthy! Corporation

Ernesto "Junjie" Borres Jr.

Vice President

TOP Creamery

Gene Vardiman N. Arriesgado

Chief Executive Officer

Golden Nutritious Foods Corporation

Philo Chua

Founder

Theo & Philo Chocolate Factory

Zamon Kirby J. Rasos

Vice President

Frabelle Group of Companies

Mark Henry Camacho

Senior Brand Manager

Mega Prime Foods Inc.

Christopher John De Villa

Assistant Vice President & Country BU HR

Aboitiz Foods

Maria Eulalia Magallanes

Vice President - Quality and Sustainability

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.

Ronald Onquit

Senior Director, Technical Operations and Innovations

The Coca-Cola Company

Mike Dumaual

Head of Marketing

Max's Group Inc.

Hilate Guerra

Head of Ecommerce

Meatworld International, Inc.

Xavier Alpasa

Head of Corporate Learning and Development

Del Monte Philippines

Romeo J. Martin Jr.

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Season's Harvest

Preliminary Agenda

08:00 – 09:00

Registration

09:00 – 09:05

Opening Remarks

09:05 – 09:25

Keynote Presentation
“Empowering Agriculture for a Sustainable Food Future: The Role of Innovation and Collaboration in the Philippine F&B Industry”
Department of Agriculture of the Philippines

09:25 – 09:50

Partner Presentation
Reserved for Event Partner

09:50 – 10:30

Fire Side Chat
“Food & Beverage Industry 2025: Balancing Tradition and Innovation”

Panelist:
Olive Limpe-Aw, President, DestileriaLimtuaco & Co., Inc.
Jovy Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Metro Pacific Agro Ventures, Inc.
Almay Gaw-See,Founder & President, Oh So Healthy! Corporation

10:30–11:00

Morning Tea Break & Networking Session

11:00 – 11:30

Partner Presentation
Reserved for Event Partner

11:30 – 12:20

Panel Session
“Tech-Driven Transformation: Unlocking the Power of Digitalization in F&B”

Panelist:
Mike Dumaual, Head of Marketing, Max's Group Inc.
Hilate Guerra, Head of Ecommerce, Meatworld International, Inc.
Ernesto“Junjie” Borres Jr., Vice President, Top Creamery Food Mfg. Corporation

12:20 – 01:40

Lunch Break

01:40 – 02:20

Fire Side Chat
“Disruptive Tech: The Role of AI and Automation in Food Safety”

Moderator:
Reynaldo "Rey" Lugtu

Panelist:
Jay Martin, Managing Director, Food For Thought

02:20 – 02:50

Partner Presentation
Reserved for Event Partner

02:50 – 03:30

Panel Session
“Innovation at the Core: Driving Growth Through Product Development and Trends”

Moderator:
Ma. Leonelle De leon, CEO, EveGrocer

Panelist:
Donna Lao-Padre, President & Chief Executive Officer, Lao Integrated Farm, Inc.
Isabella Denise Opulencia, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Communications Manager, Perfetti van Melle Phils., Inc.
Zamon Kirby j. Rasos, Vice President, Frabelle Group of Companies
Mark Henry Camacho, Senior Brand Manager, Mega Prime Foods Inc.

03:30 – 04:00

Afternoon Tea Break & Networking Session

04:00 – 04:30

Partner Presentation
Reserved for Event Partner

04:30 – 05:00

Presentation
“Scaling Filipino Brands for Global Success”

05:00 – 05:40

Panel Session
Resilient and Agile: Reinventing Supply Chains in the F&B Sector

Moderator:
Xavier Alpasa, Head of Corporate Learning and Development, Del Monte Philippines

Panelist:
Ronald Onquit, Senior Director, Technical Operations and Innovations, The Coca-Cola Company
Gene Vardiman N. Arriesgado ,President & CEO, Golden Nutritious Foods Corporation
Christopher John A. De Villa,Assistant Vice President & Country BU HR, Aboitiz Foods
Maria Eulalia Magallanes, Vice President - Quality and Sustainability, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.

05:40 - 06:00

Closing Remarks, Lucky Draw & Close of the Event

06:00 – 08:00

Dinner Session - By Invitation Only

Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you're interested, please contact Danielle at danielle@escom-events.com.

Event Format

Conference

C-Level Decision Makers, HR/ Worktech Thought Leaders, Digital Experts, HR tech vendors gather here to discuss the market, digital trends, staff experiences, technology, ecosystem and partnership.

Exhibition

Solution providers and companies from around the world gather to display their latest innovations and case studies.

1-1 Meetings

Receive a comprehensive delegate list one week prior to the event with the name, designation, company. Selected event partners are privileged to make a wishlist of their potential clients, we will pre-arrange those 1:1 meetings and they will be conducted in a Private Meeting Area

Peer Networking

Extensive networking opportunities at this conference includes professional networking, gala lunch, coffee and tea break. A great avenue and platform for connecting and engaging with HR community in Malaysia

You'll Experience

Keynote Speech

Panel Discussion

Production Exhibition

Networking & Business Matching

Dinner Reception

Buffet Lunch

Lucky Draws

One to One Meetings

Delegate Pass

EARLY BIRD VIP
Pass:
Free of CHARGE

Limited to Directors, CXOs from Food Drinks manufacturers, Food Drinks Retail Chains, and government officials.

(There are 300 Limited FREE passes only.)

Access to All Event Programs
Access to All Networking Sessions
Access to Lunch, AM/PM tea, coffee, and snacks
Receive event materials, an event badge, presentation downloadables, and an event report.
Receive the Attendees Certificate

Register now

Standard Delegate Pass:
99 USD per person

Limited to Directors, CXOs from Food Drinks manufacturers, Food Drinks Retail Chains, and government officials.

(After the early bird pass ran out.)

Access to All Event Programs
Access to All Networking Sessions
Access to Lunch, AM/PM tea, coffee, and snacks
Receive event materials, an event badge, presentation downloadables, and an event report.
Receive the Attendees Certificate

Register now

Vendor Delegate
Pass:
990 USD per person

Vendors, suppliers, and solution providers are subject to paying registration fees, depending on the nature of the business.

Access to All Event Programs
Access to All Networking Sessions
Access to Lunch, AM/PM tea, coffee, and snacks
Receive event materials, event badge, presentation downloadables, and an event report
Receive the Attendees Certificate

Join now

Connect with the corporate buyers and decision makers

The conference brings together directors, CXOs from Food Drinks manufacturers, Food Drinks Retail Chains, government officials, and key buyers and decision-makers from across Southeast Asia. It’s the perfect opportunity to showcase your products directly to your target audience.

Archieve your marketing & Sales goals

Tailored presentation, exhibition booths, one to one meetings with delegates on your wish-list, branding and promotion, we will set up everything you need to make sure you get connected with the right people

Testimonials

Hi Escom Team, Thanks for your hard work for this event. Hope everything went well with lots of productivity. I was told there were a lot of meaningful moments with sales inquiries from the delegates.

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