Taiwan food packaging machines maker eyes Phl mart

MANILA, Philippines - Recognizing the potential of Philippine food industry, the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) is eyeing a piece of the Philippine food packaging machinery market.

During the recently-concluded World Food Expo (WOFEX) held at the World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center, TAMI showcased the products from Taiwanese brands, including Jaw Feng and Auger, two of its top food packaging machine makers.

“These companies offer high quality machinery that cater to the Philippine market and will help the country’s food industry become competitive worldwide by helping local companies increase efficiency and distribution,” said TAMI in a statement.

Jaw Feng introduced its various vacuum-packing machines such as thermoforming packaging machine and vacuum massage tumblers machine, which can help preserve produce.

“The Philippines is known to have a rich agricultural industry that produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as a diverse selection of seafood. However, with the humid weather of the country, most of these goods can spoil easily,” said Biao Kuo, general manager of Jaw Feng.

Auger, known for its filling machines displayed the semi-auto auger type powder metering filling machine.

“Those in the food industry would know that some of the basic ingredients will have to start in powder form. This machine can help increase efficiency in packing and distributing products that are of small size but needed in large quantities. Other than the food industry, this machine is very useful for pharmaceuticals that need to produce large quantities of medicines for the public,” said Kenny Chou, a sales representative of Auger.

TAMI said it will continue to support the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen value-adding in food industry.

“Recognizing this, Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry will continue supporting the country’s initiatives by bringing in machines that will push for the improvement of local food businesses, making them more efficient and globally competitive,” the group said.

TAMI was founded in October 1945 and in recent years, TAMI has conducted numerous machinery export promotion activities for its members.