Do you know that feeling when something nice is cooking, so good you can almost taste it? That's what we've been feeling this past few months planning and cooking to bring you one of the most satisfying food expo ever. We don't have to wait too long now because the first Bicol Food Expo is finally here! From local best sellers to re-invented ice creams, Bifex 2017 is packing a swell line-up for all the food enthusiast, which is basically all of us.

So what do we have in the shelves for you? FOOD. We will have a breeze through the topics that will be beneficial for all food enthusiasts out there! This is a mix of a little bit of everything that will be showcased in Bifex 2017 sessions!

FOOD SAFETY

Food Safety is the assurance/guarantee that food will not cause harm to the consumers when it is prepared and/or eaten according to its intended use. It is an utmost concern for handling. There are serious threats of food and water-borne illnesses to be from among hundreds of bacteria in which the most common is Salmonella species.

There are 5 keys to safer food according to World Health Organization (WHO):

1. Keep Clean.
2. Separate raw and cooked foods.
3. Cook foods thoroughly.
4. Keep food at safe temperatures.
5. Use safe water and raw materials.

This is only but a few points in Food Safety. If there is an obvious or even suspected food borne diseases, it is important that if a portion of the suspected food is available, wrap it securely “danger” and freeze it for further testing.

(Whew. We started with a heavy topic there. It gets lighter as we go.)

FOOD EQUIPMENT

There is a little known growing industry now that provides catering and cooking equipment renting service. The concept is basically the same as hiring chairs and tables but much bigger and more variety of equipment for specific events. It might not be that big locally yet but Filipino's pick up real quick in ways of the modern world.

Here are a few thriving food equipment renting services in the Philippines:

• MK Kitchen Equipment and Supplies
  MK Kitchen has established as the biggest total kitchen equipment company in the Philippines. For more than 10 years of experience and accumulated techniques, MK Kitchen provides wide variety of quality products and professional services from planning, designing, fabricating, constructing to after sales service.
• PFESCORP
  PFESCORP are a company of dedicated professionals who strive to provide not only quality equipment with competitive prices, but also unmatched service and support to our customers. Supplying quality kitchen equipment, hotel equipment, bakery equipment, restaurant and catering equipment all over the Philippines. Carrying an impressive selection of well-known brands in the fields of cooking, baking, pastry and hot and cold displays.
• Universal Commercial Corp.
  A company specializing in Kitchen Equipment, Bakery Equipment, Laundry Equipment, Refrigeration Equipment, Housekeeping Products and Fabrication of related industry products.
  

This ship has sailed. Get on board before everyone else!

FOOD PREPARATION

Philippines has one of the richest culinary culture in the world. It's as almost as of we developed an entire course of food processing and preparation. What are our most unique ways of cooking?

• adobo – cooked in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic
• guisado – sauteed
• sinigang – boiled with a sour fruit or vegetable
• paksiw – cooked in vinegar and garlic
• estofado – prepared with a burnt-sugar sauce
• ginataan – cooked in coconut milk
• rellanado – stuffed
• sarciado – a sauce

Source: The Basics of Philippines Cooking

Locally, we have a wide range of cooking style even with just once recipe. We tend to make it each of our own and be sure to come on our event to find few more ways of cooking your favorite food.

INGREDIENTS SUPPLY

Are you here because you are starting a food business and wondering where to get reliable supply or just curious about where all these food are coming from?

• SGS Philippines
  SGS Philippines offer an end-to-end supply chain range of services that reduce risk, ensure quality and improve productivity. Helping to ensure the integrity of the food chain by managing crops, enhancing seed development, conducting soil testing and harvesting, moving products through the global supply chain and managing trade inspection at export and import.
• Grand Nourriture International
  Grand Nourriture International aims to be the Supplier of Choice for Major quality Ingredients for the Baking & Food Service Industries in the Philippines.
• DuPont Food and Beverage
  DuPont works with food manufacturers and producers worldwide, applying science to help build their businesses and feed the world’s growing population. Innovating across the food chain, from seeds to ingredients, packaging to safety technology. As tastes change, regulations evolve and the challenges of ensuring a sustainable food supply multiply. Working with customers and partners to develop solutions at scale.

Pixel8 Web Solutions & Consultancy Inc. sourced the internet for prospects you might find interesting (because we want to make it easy for you and that's what we're here for). More of these will be tackled in the event so be sure to grab your ticket and we'll see you there!