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CONSULATE GENERAL JOINS CENTURY PACIFIC LAUNCH OF “UNMEAT” PLANT-BASED FOOD LINE IN SHANGHAI

Consulate General joins CENTURY PACIFIC Launch of “Unmeat” plant-based food line in SHANGHAI

Consul General Ignacio (center) joins Century Pacific Senior Marketing Manager Ms. Cheng Ninghua (2nd from right) at launch of Century’s “UnMeat” plant-based food line. Joining them are Vice Consul Mario Tani (right), Consul Conrado Demdem, Jr. (2nd from left), and Ms. Vicky Wang, PTIC interpreter (left).

Shanghai, 28 April 2021 – The Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai joined the Century Pacific Shanghai Company Ltd. (CISCL) in the first overseas launch of Century’s new “unMEAT” line of plant-based, meat alternative food products at the COLCA Restaurant in the upscale Shanghai district of Hongkou.
Century’s unMEAT product line is made entirely from plant-based proteins, and are preservative-, cholesterol-, dairy- and trans-fat-free. It is positioning itself in China’s substantial and fast-growing market for plant-based and health food options, driven by high disposable incomes, and increasingly ecologically aware, health conscious and discriminating consumers.
Formally launching the line from Manila via online video link, CISCL General Manager Adrian Campillo affirmed Century Pacific’s resolve to gain a firm foothold in the fast-growing plant-based market in China.
In his own address, Philippine Consul General Josel F. Ignacio congratulated Century Pacific on its entry into this important segment in China’s food industry. Citing Century’s track record of excellence and innovation, together with the affinity between Filipino and Chinese tastes, expressed confidence that the new product line will thrive in the Chinese market.
Vice Consul Mario Tani of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Shanghai also welcomed the line’s launch against the backdrop of the prevailing conducive economic climate in China, its investor-friendly policies, rising per-capita disposable incomes, and growing plant-based and meat-alternative market.

Also gracing the launch was the Honorary President of the Shanghai Cuisine Association, Mr. Shen Si Ming, who extolled the virtues of healthful diets, and plant-based meat alternatives as he congratulated Century Pacific on the introduction of this product line. At the ceremony’s close, the Consulate General’s delegation, which included Consulate Economic Officer Consul Conrado B. Demdem, Jr., and PTIC-Shanghai interpreter Ms. Vicky Wang, joined Chinese guests in savoring a banquet of special dishes and recipes featuring unMEAT and other Century Pacific products prepared onsite by renowned Chinese Chef Qian Yi Bing, founder of Fusion Creative Kitchen.
Founded in 1978, Century Pacific Food, Inc. is the owner of the Century Tuna, 555, Birch Tree Milk, and Argentina brands, among others. As one of the Philippines’ biggest food companies, it has been bringing high-quality Philippine products to China through CISCL. END

Consulate General Joins Filipino Business and Professionals Chamber’s Inaugural Forum for 2021

Consulate General Joins Filipino Business and Professionals Chamber’s Inaugural Forum for 2021

Consul General Ignacio: “Filipinos abroad are our best foot forward, showing the best of our people”. Also in photo (foreground, L-R): speakers advertising exec Lylah Juinio, F5 founder Adams Fan and Brut Cake’s Nicole Teng.

24 April 2021, Shanghai – Officials of the Consulate General of the Philippines came out in force to support the Philippine Chamber of Business and Professionals in Shanghai (PhilChamSH)’s first event for 2021.
The forum, “The Philippine Diaspora: Making the Best of Who You Are, Where You Are”, marked the resumption of PhilChamSH’s activities for the Filipino Community after a two-year hiatus, as restrictions gradually eased in Shanghai.
New Philippine Consul General Josel F. Ignacio addressed the event, his first major engagement with the Filipino Community since taking up his post. Hewing to the Greek etymological roots of “diaspora”, the Consul General paid tribute to the growth of the Filipino community in Shanghai, its adjacent areas, and globally as “sowing the seeds of Philippine identity, culture and talent wherever they are.”
The forum’s three featured speakers, drawn from the fields of marketing, entrepreneurship and advertising, shared their formulae and personal experiences building successful careers, business ventures and partnerships in China.
Adams Fan, founder of leading boutique creative and advertising agency F5 Shanghai, offered his take on building “guanxi” – the unique Chinese concept of relationships and networks crucial to success in the country

Shanghai-based multimedia artist and designer Nicole Teng, meanwhile, traced her journey from corporate marketing work, art gallery owner, artist-designer and later, founder of an expanding café business, providing an inspiring lesson in building and growing a brand that has attracted major F&B investors and partners in the hospitality business.
Rounding off the forum was veteran marketing director Lylah Juinio, who shared her perspectives on cultural traits and finding success in foreign settings.
The event, attended by over 60 people, closed with an open forum and the introduction of PhilChamSH’s newly inducted officers and board members. The event was sponsored by Oishi, led by its Shanghai-based executives, Mr. Larry Chan and Mr. Archie Chan. END

PhilChamSH’s first event after two years drew a sizeable and enthusiastic audience of Shanghai-based Filipinos.

Taizhou City Seeks to Boost Friendship, Trade and Investment Links with Philippines

20 April 2021, Shanghai – Taizhou City, a fast-growing metropolis and vibrant industrial center in Zhejiang Province, is keen on boosting trade and investment ties with the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries.

This was the principal message of Taizhou Municipal People’s Government Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) Director Jin Jingzhong in a courtesy call on Consul General Josel F. Ignacio yesterday.

With a GDP of RMB 520 billion (USD 80 billion) in 2020, Taizhou City’s economy ranks among the top five cities of Zhejiang province. It takes pride in being the birthplace of Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely. Having become an “export-oriented city”, it now trains its sights on encouraging its local enterprises to “go abroad and invest overseas”, according to Director Jin.

The Consul General welcomed Taizhou City’s interest, which he said would further boost the vigorous economic engagement between the Philippines and China these past five years. He expressed the Consulate General’s readiness to facilitate contacts and partnerships with Philippine counterparts. Philippine Trade and Investment Center Representative Mario Tani, for his part, cited opportunities in the automobile, electronics, agriculture, and food sectors. Taking note of Taizhou City’s record in cultivating industry while preserving its natural environment, Consul Conrado Demdem underscored the potential of sharing green development models as a further bridge toward engaging Philippine counterparts. END