The 'King of Fruits' will take centerstage as a farmers' group in Davao City will hold the first Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center on Oct. 21 to 27. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Durian Industry Association of Davao City, said the durian in
Davao farmers’ group to host first PH Asia Durian SummitBoxes of durian fruit, which will be exported to the People's Republic of China, are being unloaded at the cargo area of the Davao International Airport. A farmers' group in Davao City has announced that it will be holding the first Philippine Asia Durian Summit at SMX Convention Center on October 21 to 27. LEAN DAVAL JR.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Emmanuel Belviz, president of the Durian Industry Association of Davao City, said the durian industry in the Philippines is booming and other countries are anticipating the Philippines’ entry into the world market.They don’t see us as a competitor but more of a collaborator and they are willing to collaborate with us,” he said.
“There are participants who already confirmed from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia. We hope to get good inputs and practices from them so that it can boost our durian industry,” he said.Around 120 exhibitors are set to showcase their products and services.
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