August 2014 issue

Featured Articles:

- Agriculture Performance in 2013 and Scenarios in 2014
- Saving our Coconut Farmers by Using our Coconuts

Newsline:
PHL economy recovers in Q2
Manila ports experience congestion
Government to spend P62 B for agriculture

Corporate Updates:
Jollibee faces #ChickenSad
SM ventures into the convenience store business
Burger King buys Tim Hortons
Coca-Cola buys major stake in Monster Beverage

World Watch:
Thailand prepares for GSP privilege loss
India, Africa and US partner for agri education
Russia bans food imports from the US and EU

Product Peeks:
Chicken industry faces supply issues
Domestic sugar allocation pegged at 90 percent
Biotech corn boosts exports

CFA Staff Notes:
Graphic Health Warning Law
Fewer unbanked municipalities
Solar-powered aerator systems


Do you want to subscribe to our monthly magazine? Call us for more info. Look for Joy or Ann.  We are still giving away complimentary issues for those who will subscribe to our magazine.  Subscribe now!
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Center for Food and Agri Business
University of Asia and the Pacific
Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1605
Tel: (632) 637-0912 local 247
Fax: (632) 633-8349
Email: cfauap@yahoo.com
http://cfa.uap.asia

Mid Year Food and Agri Business Conference 2014

The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to its MID-YEAR FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS CONFERENCE with the theme “Philippine Food and Agribusiness: Challenges and Responses for a Changing World” This will be held on July 10, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the PLDT Hall, 4/F APEC Bldg, UA&P, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The conference seeks to present the: (a) industry performance of selected commodities; (b) key issues and challenges and; (c) outlook and strategies for the future. These can help managers, investors, planners and policy-makers make informed judgments on strategies, decisions and policies for the sector.

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Rolando Dy for AGRICULTURE SCENARIOS IN 2013-2014

Executive Director

Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P

Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong for RICE INDUSTRY

Chief Executive Officer

SL Agritech Corporation

Atty. Elias Jose Inciong for BROILER INDUSTRY

President

United Broilers Raisers Assoc.

Mr. Phillip Ong for AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY

President

Santeh Feeds Corporation

MR. DOMINIC SERQUINA for VEGETABLES SECTOR

Product Management Group Head

East-West Seed Company Philippines

Hon. Francis Pangilinan for CHALLENGES AND PLANS FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, STRATEGIC DIMENSIONS OF FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION

Presidential Assistant on Food Security and Agriculture Modernization

For inquiries, please contact us at 637-0912 loc. 247/345, 634-2819 or email us at cfauap@yahoo.com.  Kindly look for Joy or Ann.

You can also register online here or visit our website http://cfa.uap.asia.  

See you there!

Mid Year Food and Agri Business Conference 2014

The Food and Agri Business Conference is on July 10, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:30pm.  Invited speakers include:

Dr. Rolando Dy for AGRICULTURE SCENARIOS IN 2013-2014

Executive Director

Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P

Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong for RICE INDUSTRY

Chief Executive Officer

SL Agritech Corporation

Atty. Elias Jose Inciong for BROILER INDUSTRY

President

United Broilers Raisers Assoc.

Mr. Phillip Ong for AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY

President

Santeh Feeds Corporation

MR. DOMINIC SERQUINA for VEGETABLES SECTOR

Product Management Group Head

East-West Seed Company Philippines

Hon. Francis Pangilinan for CHALLENGES AND PLANS FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH, STRATEGIC DIMENSIONS OF FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION

Presidential Assistant on Food Security and Agriculture Modernization

The focus of the conference will be industry performance of selected commodities, key issues and challenges, and outlook and strategies.

You can contact Joy or Ann at 637-0912 local 247 or 345 or email us at cfauap@yahoo.com to know more about the conference.

REGISTER NOW!

You can also register online here.  Or visit our website http://cfa.uap.asia for more information.

October 2013 issue

Featured Articles:

Seaweeds/Carrageenan Industry: Stability in the Face of Shocks
Up in the Air: The Philippine Inflight Catering Industry

Newsline:
Phl receives another credit upgrade
Phl named as the most improved economy for business
APEC leaders commit efforts towards economic stability

Corporate Updates:
Del Monte Foods lets go of its consumer products division
Indofood eyes Luisita sugar mill
Soybean coffee maker eyes Malaysian market (Makabagong Gabay sa Kalusugan)

World Watch:
New rule may affect Indonesian palm oil production
Global prices drop to three-year low in September
Grain trade affected by US Government shutdown

Product Peeks:
Rice prices hit five-year high
Corn importation drops
Live chicken prices decline due to oversupply

CFA Staff Notes:
Herbal products contaminated
Luxury fruits in Japan
Edible algae growing on rooftop in Bangkok



Do you want to subscribe to our monthly magazine? Call us for more info. Look for Joy, Ann or Dani.
____________________________________
Center for Food and Agri Business
University of Asia and the Pacific
Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1605
Tel: (632) 637-0912 local 247
Fax: (632) 633-8349
Email: cfauap@yahoo.com
http://cfa.uap.asia

Food and Agri Business Conference 2013

The Mid-Year Food and Agri Business Conference is back!  Learn industry performances and key issues of selected industries as well as outlook and strategies in the future.  

FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS CONFERENCE IS:

·   Held every July and December

·   A semi-annual (mid-year and year-end) conference that gathers together managers, investors, planners and policy-makers in the agri-food  sector

·   Provides a venue for discussing:

o   Trends and performance of selected agri-food industries

o   Challenges and implications

o   Coping mechanisms and future strategies

The Food and Agri Business Conference is on July 11, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:30pm.  Invited speakers include:

Dr. Rolando Dy for AGRICULTURE SCENARIOS IN 2012-2013

Executive Director

Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P

Mr. Orlan Calayag for RICE INDUSTRY

Administrator

National Food Authority

Mr. Edwin Chen  for HOG INDUSTRY

President

Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines, Inc.

Dr. Mary Ann Sayoc for VEGETABLES INDUSTRY

General Manager

East-West Seed Company Philippines

Mr. Gregorio San Diego for BROILER INDUSTRY

President

United Broilers Raisers Association

Mr. Wilfredo Yap for AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY

Executive Director

Santeh Foundation

You can contact Joy, Ann or Dani at 637-0912 local 247 or 345 or email us at cfauap@yahoo.com to know more about the conference.

You can register here and wait for our confirmation or you can download the registration form here.  Fax your registration form to (02) 633-8349.

REGISTER NOW!!!

Food and Agribusiness Conference

The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to its MID-YEAR FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS CONFERENCE with the theme “Rethinking the Future of Philippine Food and Agribusiness.” This will be held on July 7, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the PLDT Hall, 4/F APEC Bldg, UA&P, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The conference seeks to present the: (a) industry trends of selected agri industries; (b) pressing issues and challenges and; (c) coping mechanism and future strategies. These can help managers, investors, planners and policy-makers make informed judgments on strategies, decisions and policies for the sector.

In this regard, we are pleased to invite you or your representative to come and join us in this seminar. Attached is the registration form. Kindly confirm your participation with Joy Orzales, or Dani Ching at telephone numbers: 637-0912 to 26 local 345 and 247 or e-mail cfauap@yahoo.com.