Mindanaotoday.com | National Cacao Congress 2022 showcases products
THE Philippine Cacao Industry Association Inc. held the National Cacao Congress 2022 on November 24-25, 2022 at one of Davao Region’s top MICE destination, SMX Convention Center with the theme “Cacao is Gold.”
The event gathered at least 70 exhibitors and more than 1,800 cacao industry stakeholders all over the country.
The congress was aimed to assess cacao market conditions in the local and global market and further develop upscaling strategies towards cacao sustainability.
The Department of Tourism, led by Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan supported and attended the Congress.
The ribbon cutting was led by Agriculture Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban together with Davao City Councilor Marissa Salvador Abella (second from left) and other local officials.
Also present are the event partners from Philippine Cacao Industry Council (PCIC), Department of Interior and Local government (DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Agriculture (DA). (DOT-Davao Region)
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