February 2015 issue

Featured Articles:

- Urban Gardening: A Sustainable Business?
- AEC: How the Philippines Fares against ASEAN Agri-Food Players

Newsline:
Phl economy grows by 6.1 percent in 2014
Agriculture sector to receive P91.1 billion this year
Phl hosts the APEC SOM-1
Mamasapano clash causes investment uncertainties

Corporate Updates:
Purefoods buys La Pacita
eMax's LLC and Global Max acquired by Max's
US McDonald's sales decline

World Watch:
Global agri-biotech market hits S27.8 B in 2014
China consumer inflation declines to 5-year low
ECB's stimulus boost lifts Asia, leaves Euro near 11-year low

Product Peeks:
Bangus industry suffers from fry shortage
252 fish landings to be established
Technical grade endosulfan banned by FPA

CFA Staff Notes:
New research facility on climate change
Genetic resources as key to climate change adaptation
Cholesterol-rich foods


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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

January 2015 issue

Featured Articles:

- Oh my Gulay! (...it will be a better year in 2015)*
- Building a Multinational Brand: The Oishi Story

Newsline:
DA bans livestock imports from three countries
DA adopts climate smart technologies

Corporate Updates:
Purefoods unit to acquire Vietnam livestock firm
7-Eleven bossts capex to P3 B this year
ALI to expand mall portfolio

World Watch:
Japan culls 42,000 chickens
FAO urges global action on deadly banana disease

Product Peeks:
Heat-tolerant rice breeds eyed by PhilRice
Local mangoes declared pest-free
Raw sugar to be slapped with 1% withholding tax

CFA Staff Notes:
"Paradigm Shift" in food production
Making coconut farming profitable

* external writer

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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

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


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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

July 2014 issue

Featured Articles:

- Agriculture Performance in 2013 and Scenarios in 2014
- The Dramatic Transformation of Rural Malaysia

Newsline:
PNoy delivers his 5th SONA
PHL population reaches 100 million
CARPER law marks its end
PSEi breaches 7000-mark for the first time this year

Corporate Updates:
URC acquires overseas rival
Pancake House becomes Max's Group
UK's Costa Coffee plans Philippine entry
Coca-Cola FEMSA eyes PHL as expansion platform

World Watch:
Thailand to reclaim top rice exporter post
UN sets new standards for rice and formula milk
US chicken faces fertility issue

Product Peeks:
High garlic prices due to traders' manipulation
Rice imports increase due to crop losses
Cacao production to expand in Davao

CFA Staff Notes:
Online platform on hunger and food security
Top 10 food-borne parasites
First irradiation technology facility


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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

June 2014 issue

Featured Articles:

- Convenience Stores in the Philippines
- Agri-Food Exports: Why Thailand is a Model of Diversification

Newsline:
PHL inflation rises to two-year high
Irrigation gets P6 billion funding

Corporate Updates:
ARC acquires Zest-O Facilities
Puregold enters convenience store business

World Watch:
Biotech food market seen to expand
Asian government prepare for El Nino

Product Peeks:
WTO extends PHL tariff restrictions on rice
Coconut continues to battle with scale insects

CFA Staff Notes:
Food label warning
Strengthening global food security and water supply


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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.

30th Anniversary Promo!

We are giving away complimentary issues of Food and Agri Business Monitor.  Ask us how.  Call us at 637-0912 loc. 247 or email cfauap@yahoo.com.

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FAM September 2013

Featured Articles:

The Dramatic Rise of Veitnam Agriculture
Coconut Farmers: A SONA Special Mention**

Newsline:
PNoy signs Food Safety Act of 2013
Amendments to Price Act signed into law

Corporate Updates:
Coca-Cola Femsa sets priorities
Robinsons retail enters the coffee business

World Watch:
World population to reach 9.7 billion by 2050
US Government shuts down

Product Peeks:
Banana shipments decline in the 1st half
Raw sugar redefined

CFA Staff Notes:
RP improves its Global Competitiveness Ranking
IUD for Beef
ECCP brings RP to EU


** Food and Agri Business Paper, published every quarter

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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

Last Chance to Register for the Year End Food and Agri Business Conference 2013

This is your last chance to register for the awaited Food and Agri Business Conference on December 3, 2013.

The conference seeks to present the: (a) performance of selected agri industries; (b) challenges and opportunities and; (c) strategies and outlook for 2014. These can help managers, investors, planners and policy-makers make informed judgments on strategies, decisions and policies for the sector.

You can register online or by calling us at (02) 637-0912 to 26 loc. 345/247 or 634-2819.  You can also email us at cfauap@yahoo.com.  Kindly look for Joy or Ann.

The invited speakers are:

Dr. Rolando Dy for AGRICULTURE SCENARIOS IN 2013-2014

Executive Director

Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P

Mr. Felixberto Monasterio for SUGAR INDUSTRY

Head, Corporate Planning, Stakeholdre Relations and Corporate Communications

Roxas Holdings, Inc.

Ms. Ruth Novales for COFFEE INDUSTRY

Vice President for Corporate Affairs

Nestle Philippines, Inc.

Mr. Arsenio Barcelona for VEGETABLES INDUSTRY

President

Harbest Agribusiness Corporation

Mr. Francisco Buencamino for PROCESSED MEAT AND FISH INDUSTRIES

Executive Director

Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc. and Tuna Canners Association of the Philippines

Mr. Roberto Amores for FOOD PROCESSORS AND EXPORTERS

President

Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc.

SEE YOU THERE!

ASEAN 2015: Threat to Agriculture

ANC Inside Business: ASEAN 2015: Threat to Agiculture

With guests Mr. Antonio Tiu, CEO of AgriNurture Inc. and Dr. Rolando Dy, Executive Director of UA&P's Center for Food and Agri Business.

(video from ANC)

May 2013 issue

Featured Articles:

The Tilapia Industry in the Philippines
Philippine Agri-Food Trade: Smuggling and Tax Evasion

Newsline:
Phl economy grows by 7.8 percent in Q1
PNoy signs Philippine Standard Time Act
Phl holds national and local elections
Phl-Taiwan rift arises

Corporate Updates:
Jollibee's net income rise by 29%
Baskin-Robbins returns to the Philippines
Puregold to build 200 stores this year
Danone Group acquires stake in China's Mengniu

World Watch:
Rising Asian rice output to pull prices
Fish piracy costs billions of dollars per year
Full wheat mapping urged

Product Peeks:
Rice imports seen at 187,700 tons from Vietnam
Hot meat slapped with higher penalty
More corn silage shipments set for SoKor

CFA Staff Notes:
Indian rice farming method
Farm mechanization

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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

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!!!

February 2013 issue

Featured Articles:

Soybean in the Philippines
Agriculture investments and long-term finance

Newsline:
DA to launch PRDP
Phl economy grows by 6.6 percent

Corporate Updates:
Jollibee spends more on expansions
TVIRD ventures into agribusiness

World Watch:
Foreign companies invest in Myanmar agriculture
EU to extend sugar regime

Product Peeks:
Sugar block project moving on to Phase 2
Milkfish program to boost production

CFA Staff Notes:
Former FELCRA Director visits the Philippines
Plant-based diets harmful to the environment?


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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

FELCRA Development Experience

The University of Asia and the Pacific is pleased to invite you to a talk by Dato Mustapa Juman, former Director-General of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) in Malaysia. Dato Mustapa will share FELCRA’s lessons of experience especially on centralized management of small holdings. FELCRA was a recipient of four World Bank loans under Dato Mustapa’s watch during 1980-1997.

The talk will be held on February 26, 2013 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the PLDT Hall, 4/F APEC Bldg, UA&P, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It would be a good opportunity to learn from FELCRA especially in relation to land consolidation of small farms and centralized management.

There is a request for donation of P1,000 to partially cover Dato Mustapa’s travel costs. Your positive response to our invitation will be highly appreciated.

For more information, you can contact us at 637-0912 to 26 local 247 or email joy.orzales@uap.asia.  Look for Joy or Ann.

November December 2012 issue

Featured Articles:

The Economic Impact of Typhoon Pablo
Philippine Rubber Industry: Building Competitiveness amid Challenges
A Snapshot of the Philippine Fertilizer Industry
Agriculture Scenarios in 2012-2013**

Newsline:
Economy grows beyond expectations in Q3
President Aquino signs 2013 budget
Sin tax reform bill now a law
Controversial RH Bill enacted into law
Typhoon Pablo wreaks havoc in Mindanao

Corporate Updates:
Rustan's partners with Ayala to enter into the convenience store industry
AgriNurture ends 20-year supply deal with SM
Swift foods sells its Bulacan property
Century acquires RFM's processed and canned meat business
Ayala Land buys Food Terminal

World Watch:
Myanmar to double rice exports
Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines form a sugar alliance
China faces shortage of farmers

Product Peeks:
Rice self-sufficiency gets support
Coffee, cocoa industries get P192M
Rubber project gets clearance

CFA Staff Notes:
High Farm Costs Pose Risk to US Farmers
RP Slides in "Doing Business" Ranking
Aussie Researchers develop Coco-Tasting Pineapple

**Food and Agri Business Paper



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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
http://cfa.uap.asia

October 2012 Issue

Featured Articles:

An Industry Situation on Lettuce
The Philippine Spirits Industry

Newsline:
Phl government and MILF sign peace framework
Peso appreciates to record levels
Phl receives credit rating upgrade

Corporate Updates:
Malaysian palm oil giant eyes investment in RP (Felda Global Ventures)
Kraft to acquire Italian snack brand
Carlsberg ties up with Singha
Pepsi to focus on mall deals

World Watch:
Malaysia and Indonesia discuss cooperation in palm oil
Indonesia's sugar consumption seen to increase
North Korea to boost agricultural output

Product Peeks:
Corn sector seeks soft export rules
Fishery program launched
Banana industry faces challenge

CFA Staff Notes:
Declining agri enrollment
US farm law expires in Octoer
Tuna sector to gain most out of FTA

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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
http://cfa.uap.asia

Food and Agri Business Conference 2012

THE YEAR-END FOOD AND AGRI BUSINESS CONFERENCE IS BACK!

Five selected agri industries will be discussed plus agriculture scenarios in 2012-2013! Join us and the other industry players on December 6, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:30pm at the University of Asia and the Pacific.

For more details, contact us at (02) 637-0912 loc. 247/345.  Look for Joy or Dani.  You can also email us at cfauap@yahoo.com or visit our website http://cfa.uap.asia.

You can also register online.  Click here.

SEE YOU THERE!

FAM September 2012 issue

Featured Articles:

Olive Oil: A Healthier Alternative Cooking Oil
The Discrepancies in Philippine Imports of Palm Oil Products (What's going on?)**

Newsline:
PHL economy grows by 5.9 percent in Q2
congress approves DA budget for 2013
Agri-trading centers to rise in four provinces

Corporate Updates:
Jollibee to open 100 stores in China
Alliance Select invests in fishing boats
Coke revives operations in Myanmar
Dole Foods sells two units to Itochu

World Watch:
Russia to cut grain exports
France retains ban on GM crops
Low soy production will shift demand to palm oil
China turns to new retail channels

Product Peeks:
Hybrid rice seed expansion sought
Sugar exports set for the US
Coconut investment to boost exports

CFA Staff Notes:
Rice sufficiency goal may not be feasible
DOST, PhilMech apply Ohmic heating
Organic as healthy as non-organic

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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
http://cfa.uap.asia