The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday urged Negrenses to support homegrown cocopreneurs in this year’s Negros Coco Expo, with 23 coconut-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) taking part.<\/p>\n
The event’s third edition, held from Dec. 2 to 6 at SM City Bacolod Main Atrium, features a wide selection of coco-derived products, including food and beverages, natural beauty and wellness items, handicrafts, and other sustainable goods.<\/p>\n
DTI-Negros Occidental Provincial Director Lynna Joy Cardinal said that more than just a trade fair, the Negros Coco Expo is “a convergence of minds and efforts under the Coconut Philippines banner of progress.”<\/p>\n
“It is a testament to the resilience and commitment of coconut farmers who work tirelessly and to the innovativeness of processors in producing food and non-food coconut-based items,” Cardinal said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“Visit the Expo and support the homegrown cocopreneurs who continue to drive innovation and growth in the local coconut sector,” she added.<\/p>\n
The DTI is also showcasing its shared service facilities (SSF) program, wherein 18 SSF cooperators are presenting products developed through shared access to modern equipment, tools, and technical training.<\/p>\n
Through the SSF program, the agency assists in enhancing production efficiency, improving product quality, and strengthening the competitiveness of small enterprises across the province.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region OIC-Regional Executive Director Jose Albert Barrogo lauded the DTI for actively supporting the local coconut industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis expo is not just a celebration of products, but a celebration of the lives and aspirations of our coconut farmers and MSMEs. Through innovation, elevation, and transformation, we can open greater opportunities for every community in the region,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The 2025 Negros Coco Expo is themed \u201cInnovate, Elevate, Transform: Unlocking Opportunities for Coconut Industry Stakeholders.\u201d (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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