USDA Announces U.S. Participants for Trade Mission to the Philippines

Washington, D.C., March 30, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13-16, 2026, to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and producers.

This mission follows a landmark trade agreement negotiated by President Trump in July of last year, which opened new opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports to the Philippines. Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering will lead the mission, heading a delegation of 58 U.S. agribusinesses, trade associations, and representatives from four State departments of agriculture.

"USDA is committed to getting American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses better access to strong markets and fair opportunities abroad," said Deputy Undersecretary Bekkering. "Since the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, this mission will connect U.S. exporters directly with reliable buyers, strengthen our trade relationship, and help keep American agriculture globally competitive."

The Philippines is the tenth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and food products, averaging $3.4 billion in annual exports over the past five years. With a population of 118 million, a rapidly expanding middle class, and strong consumer preference for U.S. products, the Philippines offers enormous growth potential for American exporters.

During the visit, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will host market briefings, site visits, and business-to-business meetings with buyers from the Philippines.

State departments of agriculture from Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska and Wisconsin will join the mission alongside the 58 agribusinesses and trade associations, which include:

1. 7th Sky Ventures LLC - Tampa, Fla.
2. Aerocos International Ltd - Marlboro, N.J.
3. American Egg Board - Chicago, Ill.
4. American Peanut Council - Alexandria, Va.
5. Best Buy Grocers, Inc. - Sherman Oaks, Calif.
6. BNutty, Peanut Butter - Portage, Ind.
7. California Milk Advisory Board - Tracy, Calif.
8. California Table Grape Commission - Fresno, Calif.
9. CAS InterGlobal - Pleasanton, Calif.
10. Commercial Creamery Company - Spokane, Wash.
11. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin - Madison, Wis.
12. Dragonfly Cakes - Tacoma, Wash.
13. East-West International Group, Inc - Moreland Hills, Ohio.
14. Foodlinx - Brentwood, Calif.
15. Fort McCoy Meat, LLC - Fort McCoy, Fla.
16. Galdisa USA - Conroe, Texas
17. Global Export Marketing Co. Ltd. (GEMCO) - New York, N.Y.
18. Globex International - New York, N.Y.
19. Groceries USA - New York, N.Y.
20. Grove Services - Atlanta, Ga.
21. Indiana Corn Marketing Council - Indianapolis, Ind.
22. International Market Brands - Issaquah, Wash.
23. Intervision Foods - Atlanta, Ga.
24. Jack's Alimentary Supply, Inc. (JASI) - Lowell, Mass.
25. Kizable, LLC - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
26. MacDonald Meat - Seattle, Wash.
27. MEM Fairway Inc. - Irvine, Calif.
28. Nebraska Corn Board - Lincoln, Neb.
29. North American Export Grain Association - Washington, D.C.
30. Ocean Gold Seafoods - Westport, Wash.
31. Pacific Cheese Co., Inc. - Hayward, Calif.
32. PacRim Wines & Spirits - San Rafael, Calif.
33. Potatoes USA - Denver, Colo.
34. Prime Pecan, LLC - Ocean Springs, Miss.
35. Raisin Administrative Committee - Fresno, Calif.
36. Scout & Zoe's - Anderson, Ind.
37. Sollarom Foods - Lakewood, Calif.
38. Southern Forest Products Association - Metairie, La.
39. Space Enterprises LLC - The Woodlands, Texas
40. TAG Enterprise Ltd. - Beverly Hills, Calif.
41. Tomex Foods Group - Lombard, Ill.
42. Tranect LLC - Boston, Mass.
43. Trinity Foods, Inc - San Diego, Calif.
44. U.S. Dairy Export Council - Arlington, Va.
45. U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council - Washington, D.C.
46. U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council - Folson, Calif.
47. U.S. International Foods LLC - St. Louis, Mo.
48. U.S. Livestock Genetics Export - Mount Horeb, Wis.
49. U.S. Meat Export Federation - Denver, Colo.
50. U.S. Soybean Export Council - Chesterfield, Mo.
51. U.S. Wheat Associates - Arlington, Va.
52. United Dairy Ingredients Group LLC - Monterey Park, Calif.
53. US Rice Producers Association - Katy, Texas
54. USA Poultry and Egg Export Council - Tucker, Ga.
55. USA Pulses - Moscow, Idaho
56. Valley Pride Ag Co. - Fresno, Calif.
57. Virginia Distillery Co. - Lovingston, Va.
58. Wonderful Citrus - Delano, Calif.

In 2025, USDA trade missions connected more than 200 U.S. companies with buyers in Hong Kong, Thailand, Peru, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Taiwan and Mexico, generating projected 12-month sales of $125 million. USDA will continue expanding export opportunities in 2026 with upcoming missions planned for Australia and Vietnam.

For more information on USDA trade missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.