EXPANDING MARKET ACCESS
AFOS Foundation, FISH Visayas Project Showcase the Products of Fisherfolk Communities at Tabo sa DCCCO 2023
By Mary Ruth Ochavillo. Posted on February 16, 2023.
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental – AFOS Foundation – Philippines joins the 55th-anniversary celebration of its BMO partner in Negros Oriental, the DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative in a two-day exhibit from February 16-17, 2023 at Quezon Park, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
Through the FISH Visayas Project, products made by fisherfolk communities are showcased and displayed to expand market access and improve the quality of the products through business consultations during the event. The products are made available for display and purchase as follows:
Pitogo Island Snacks
By the KAGAMASA Fisherfolk Association
Location: Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol
Seaweed Crackers
Seaweed Salvaro
Bulad Polvoron
Fish Chips
Boneless Danggit
Location: Bantayan, Cebu
Handwoven Handbags
By Women of Basawon (WAB) and Women Weavers of Sillon (WWS)
Location: Bantayan, Cebu
Sugee Cookies
By Mary Our Help Technical Institute for Women, Cebu, Inc. (MOHTIW)
Location: Minglanilla, Cebu
Visit the AFOS Foundation Booth until tomorrow, February 17, 2023, and explore more about the project and possible collaborations on improving the fisheries and food-related value chains in Central Visayas!
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