CARAGA REGION — Eight coconut-based micro, small, and medium enterprises from the Caraga Region are carrying the region's agricultural ingenuity to the national capital this week, joining the 2026 National Trade Fair – Coconut Philippines at Megatrade Halls 1–3 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City from October 21 to 25, 2026. The participation, facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry Caraga, places the region's cocopreneurs alongside producers from across the country in a showcase designed to connect local enterprises with national buyers, retailers, and distributors.
A Regional Delegation With Range
The Caraga contingent reflects the breadth of the region's coconut value chain. Aquariane Food Products Manufacturing, Lisbos Cacao Trading, Diolan Coconut Products Manufacturing, Deseo Food Products, ARDA Integrated Farm, LVSR Integrated Diversified Coconut Farm, Rebamonte Integrated Farm, and RJL Cakes and Pastries each bring a distinct product line—from coconut food products and pure tableya to innovative coconut-based creations and baked goods. Together, they represent the range of products that Caraga's coconut sector has been developing in recent years, moving beyond raw copra into finished goods with longer shelf lives and wider market reach.
Why the National Stage Matters
For enterprises operating in the provinces, a national trade fair is more than a selling opportunity. It is a market test. Participating MSMEs can gather direct feedback on packaging, pricing, and product positioning from consumers and institutional buyers they would not otherwise encounter. The fair's business matching sessions facilitate connections with distributors and retail chains, potentially opening doors to orders that exceed what local markets can absorb. The first edition of the National Trade Fair generated P129.69 million in sales, a figure that underscores the commercial weight of the platform and the opportunity it represents for regional producers seeking to scale.
Coconut as a Regional Strength
Caraga's participation is rooted in a broader economic reality. Coconut farming remains a vital source of livelihood across the region, and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan has been channeling support toward value-added products that generate higher returns than raw copra. The enterprises at the fair are products of that shift—businesses that have moved beyond basic commodity sales into branded, processed goods with distinct regional character. Their presence in Manila is a statement that Caraga is not merely a supplier of raw materials but a source of finished products that can compete in the national market.
A Booth List for Visitors
Shoppers and buyers visiting the fair can find the Caraga enterprises at the following booths: Aquariane Food Products Manufacturing at Booth 05, Deseo Food Products at Booth 46, Lisbos Cacao Trading at Booth 49, LVSR Integrated Diversified Coconut Farm at Booth 85, ARDA Integrated Farm at Booth 89, RJL Cakes and Pastries at Booth 129, and Diolan Coconut Products Manufacturing and Rebamonte Integrated Farm at Booth 188.
