The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that Bicol-based pili nut companies generated $653,970 or P38.45 million in sales at the Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL), a five-day food exhibition in France on Oct. 19, 2024.
Four pili nut companies — Pili Crush Enterprises, C.O.P. Pili Sweets and Pastries, Phenomenon Group, Inc., and The Rains Delicacies — were among 7,200 exhibitors at the world-renowned event.
DTI Region 5 director Dindo Nabol thanked partner agencies for their collaboration in showcasing pili nut products to a global audience.
Following the exhibition, the Philippine delegation conducted an outbound business mission to further explore collaboration and expansion opportunities.
Known for its creamy flavor and high nutritional value, the pili nut is considered a superfood from the Bicol Region, home to the iconic Mayon Volcano.
The nut’s buttery texture and mild crunch, along with its health benefits, have resonated with both local and international consumers.
Nabol acknowledged the support of the Philippine Trade and Investment Office (PTIC) in Brussels and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).
