MAFBEX 2025 Turns Up the Heat with Non-Stop Culinary Activities and Innovation

Get ready to dive into the most flavorful edition of MAFBEX! The Manila Foods and Beverages Exposition (MAFBEX) returns this year to bring you the 19th edition of the biggest and tastiest food & beverage expo in the Philippines. Worldbex Services International (WSI) welcomes all food lovers and food businesses to attend this event and see how the Philippine F&B industry continues to grow and innovate, happening from June 11 to 15, 2025, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila!

Unlike other F&B events, MAFBEX sets itself apart with its unique activities and highlights. These highlights will serve as a great introduction to the world-class potential of the Philippine food & beverage industry, attracting not only the Filipino market but also internationally. It is also proven by its ever-growing foot traffic, reaching 52,000 quality audiences!

Exhibition Zones and Specialized Areas

A huge part of MAFBEX is the establishment of zones and areas covering hundreds of exhibitors, from local and international, related to culinary arts. Each zone will surely transport your senses into the next level of culinary experience, showcasing the industry to its fullest and providing you with tons of options to inquire about. The different zones include:

• Food & Beverage
• Condiments
• Packaging
• Equipment
• Franchise
• The Brew District

Main Event Highlights

Chefs of the World

Located at the Main Lobby of the World Trade Center, the Chefs of the World stage shines a spotlight on the famous local and international chefs of the Philippines who will demonstrate how to make gourmet dishes and 5-star cuisine through simple techniques and easy steps that anyone can follow.

MAFBEX Culinary Cup: Home Chef Edition

The MAFBEX Culinary Cup returns this year, now more competitive than ever! The Culinary Cup highlights the saying that “Anyone can be a gourmet chef in their way”, bringing ordinary people together and giving them a chance to showcase their best cooking in this competition. The best home chef gets to win the title of “Grand Home Chef” and a chance to further improve their cooking skills!

The Brew District and Coffee Competitions

A place for coffee lovers to mingle and enjoy the fresh scent of coffee beans and tea leaves, the Brew District features the Philippines’ best local breweries while shining a spotlight on the local growers and farmers. For the first time, MAFBEX is partnering with the Philippine National Coffee Competition to bring you two National Championship competitions: the National Barista Championship and the National Brewers Cup.

MAFBEX Flair Cup and YHE Competitions

A show of skill and flair, the MAFBEX Flair Cup Competition is a show to see who will mix the best drinks while displaying their skills of flairtending. Furthermore, MAFBEX is once again partnering with the Young Hoteliers’ Expositions (YHE) from the College of St. Benilde to bring you even more shows and competitions for the young students who are looking to make a name for themselves in the F&B industry.

Business and Innovation

MAFBEX Scoop showcases the best innovative food equipment, materials, and food services that will make your food journey a whole lot easier. Additionally, MAFBEX Talks offers a series of talks and seminars for those who want to get into the food business, providing a wide range of topics that will help you get the edge you need to start your own food business and have a better understanding of food theory.

Event Summary and Availability

You can have a taste of what’s to come and more when you get your tickets now. MAFBEX 2025 is organized by Worldbex Services International and is for the benefit of the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.