eBUSINESS FOCUS PHILIPPINES

Prodeca, through its Prodeca-Philippines office, has agreed with the Philippine companies: LA PEÑICA CORPORATION, BARES & ESTRELLAS WINES AND FOOD SERVICES CORP. i ARTISAN CELLARS & FINE FOODS INC., to organise a presentation of Catalan companies' offerings in the categories of interest to these buyers.

BUYER PROFILES

• LA PEÑICA CORPORATION

A company importing and distributing Spanish products in the Philippines. They also act as sourcing partners and agents for companies in the Philippines looking to buy certain products. They began importing in 2017 and have continued to grow even during the pandemic. They stand out for offering new products and better prices on imports.

www.lapenicacorp.com

• BARES & ESTRELLAS WINES AND FOOD SERVICES CORP.

Founded in 2006 as Barcino Corporation, its aim is to distribute a selection of Spanish food and wine brands to shops and restaurants. They carry more than 300 wine labels from different countries and hold exclusive distribution for several Spanish wineries.
It also carries a wide variety of foods including oils, cheeses, cured meats, meat, seafood, preserved fruit, preserves, olives, biscuits and chocolate.

www.bares.com.ph

• ARTISAN CELLARS & FINE FOODS INC

Imports and distributes wines, sake, wagyu and ham to hotels, restaurants and resorts. They also have a retail shop for wines and delicatessen products and are looking to expand their delicatessen range.

www.artisan.com.ph

CATEGORIES OF INTEREST

These buyers have expressed interest in the following product categories:

BARES & ESTRELLAS WINES AND FOOD SERVICES CORP.

• Olive oil and vegetable oils
• Fruit and vegetable preserves
• Jams
• Fish preserves
• Meat preserves
• Ready meals and other frozen products
• Sauces
• Chocolate, confectionery and sweets
• Dairy and cheeses
• Organic products

LA PEÑICA CORPORATION

• Olive oil and vegetable oils
• Fruit and vegetable preserves
• Jams
• Fish preserves
• Meat preserves
• Ready meals and other frozen products
• Sauces
• Chocolate, confectionery and sweets
• Dairy and cheeses
• Fruit derivatives (purées, raw materials for baby food production, bulk juices, etc.)
• Organic products
• Gourmet products

ARTISAN CELLARS & FINE FOODS INC

• Olive oil and vegetable oils
• Fruit and vegetable preserves
• Jams
• Fish preserves
• Ready meals and other frozen products
• Mineral water
• Sauces
• Chocolate, confectionery and sweets
• Dairy and cheeses
• Organic products
• Gourmet products

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Catalan companies producing items in the categories of interest may register for this activity before 21 October 2021.

Registered companies will receive a company profile form to send to Prodeca together with their product catalogue and specifications. The deadline for receiving the profile form and product catalogue is 22 October. If a company does not send the documentation within the set deadline, it will be deemed to have withdrawn from the activity.

All documentation received will be presented to the buyers so they can select the companies they wish to meet. The meetings will be held online. Prodeca will inform the selected companies of the meeting date and set up the channel for holding it as the Philippine companies confirm availability.

PARTICIPATION PRICE

There is no charge for this activity.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Sample transport is not included in this activity. If the Philippine buyers ask the company for product samples during the meeting, the company will bear the costs and handle the arrangements.

FOLLOW-UP

Prodeca, through Prodeca - Philippines, will follow up on results after the meeting held with each company.

The Catalan company undertakes to inform Prodeca of the outcome of the activity.