Rising costs, tight supply: why imported pork remains key in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the fast-growing economies in the region, with an estimated economic expansion of 6.0% in 2026 [1]. Although the country continues to experience a very changing context, it remains a market full of opportunities for European…
Philippines’ pork industry adjusts to persistent supply gaps and evolving...
The Philippine pork sector continues to face a complex mix of recovery efforts, volatile prices, and strong import demand as African swine fever (ASF) and economic pressures shape production and trade. While local output shows signs of gradual recovery, persistent…
Video review | Retail promotion in Landers in the Philippines
Take a look at what happened at the Opening event of Retail cooperation with Landers Superstore!
Philippines prioritises pork stability and trusted partners
It is a key moment for the pork sector in the Philippines. The government, via the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines (DA) and in the voice of its Secretary General Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has recently proposed to modify…
The first retail promotion in the Philippines is coming this August!
This time, the campaign is joining forces with Landers, one of the country’s largest retailers known for its wide range of international products. Their stores will be offering a selection of high-quality European pork for a month. Throughout the promotion,...
Upcoming study trips to Europe for industry professionals from Asia
This September and October, professionals from China, Vietnam, and the Philippines will be travelling to Europe as part of the EU Pork, The Smart Choice campaign. These three delegations will take part in a series of technical visits designed to...
The Philippines is pushing to restore its industry
The Philippines is one of the only ASEAN markets to record losses in production in recent years when by contrary the consumption of this meat has been rising steadily. While in 2012 the Philippine pork industry produced 3.08 million tonnes…
Portugal approved to export pork to the Philippines
The Philippines has officially approved six Portuguese meat establishments to export pork to the country, marking a significant expansion of EU-ASEAN trade relations. The authorisation, granted by the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), will take effect on February 6, 2025,…
EU Pork Masterclasses: a success in Manila and Cebu
The EU Pork: The Smart Choice Campaign successfully held its first-ever masterclasses in the Philippines, bringing world-class culinary training to aspiring chefs in Metro Manila (Quezon City) on April 1st and Cebu City on April 4th. In partnership with the prestigious International School for Culinary Arts…
