Lanzhou, China — Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) proudly represented the Philippines at the 32nd China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair (CLZITF), one of China's premier international trade and investment exhibitions, where the company showcased Philippine-made products, raw materials, and manufacturing capabilities to global buyers, investors, and business leaders. The event gathered participants from over 30 countries and featured more than 1,900 exhibitors across nearly 40 industries, serving as a key platform for international trade and Belt and Road cooperation.
Throughout the exhibition, APPC engaged with international buyers, government officials, potential distributors, and strategic partners, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the global reach of Philippine-made products while creating new opportunities for Filipino manufacturers and entrepreneurs. The participation also strengthened economic and trade relations between the Philippines and China through meaningful business discussions and partnership-building initiatives.
President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Adelyne LeZair, Jemimah LeZair, Mr. Shi, Ms. Rose, and their families for their exceptional hospitality and unwavering support throughout the mission. She likewise acknowledged the invaluable assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Consulate, and the Commercial Representative Office of Gansu in the Philippines for creating opportunities that enabled Filipino companies to showcase their products on the international stage.
APPC also extended its appreciation to Vice Consul Victor Villanueva, Commercial Counsellor Glenn Peñaranda, Commercial Attaché Melanie Butic, and Commercial Attaché Jaymie Magno for their continued support in promoting Philippine businesses abroad and strengthening bilateral trade relations between the Philippines and China.
The successful exhibition was made possible through the dedication of the APPC delegation, led by President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe, Vice President Alexander Zaraspe, and CFO and Managing Director Karl Hendrick Bernabe, together with Cassy Bernabe, Sales Director Joel Aquino, and Key Accounts Managers Hanna Rosales and Angela Espiritu. Throughout the five-day event, the team proudly represented APPC and introduced the company’s products, services, and manufacturing capabilities to the international market.
President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe also recognized the collective efforts of the entire APPC organization, acknowledging the vital contributions of the company’s Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Engineering and Maintenance, and Administration teams. She emphasized that every product showcased in China reflected the hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence of every APPC employee working behind the scenes.
As APPC concludes its first international exhibition in China, the company returns home with new business opportunities, stronger international partnerships, and a renewed commitment to bringing world-class Philippine manufacturing to the global market. More than a successful trade fair, the mission marked another significant milestone in APPC's vision of making Philippine-made products recognized and trusted around the world.
Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) proudly concluded its participation at Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026, the country's premier B2B trade exhibition for the beauty, wellness, and personal care industry. Bringing together over 250 exhibitors, 8,000 trade visitors, and delegates from 26 countries, the event served as a valuable platform to showcase Philippine manufacturing excellence and foster new partnerships across the global beauty ecosystem.
For nearly 20 years, APPC has been the trusted OEM, ODM, toll manufacturing, and packaging partner behind some of the country's emerging and established beauty and wellness brands. At this year's exhibition, the company highlighted its comprehensive capabilities from research and development, formulation, and regulatory support to manufacturing, packaging, and product commercialization – demonstrating why entrepreneurs, corporations, and institutions continue to place their trust in APPC.
A proud milestone during the exhibition was APPC's recognition as the Silver Winner – Creative Booth at the Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 Sustainable Booth Awards, an accolade that recognizes exhibitors who successfully integrated creativity with environmentally responsible booth design. The award reflects APPC's commitment to sustainability and not only in how it presents its brand, but also in how it continuously seeks responsible and future-ready manufacturing practices.
"Our participation in Cosmobeauté is about more than showcasing what we do. It is about building relationships, creating opportunities for Filipino brands, and demonstrating that world-class manufacturing can proudly be done in the Philippines," said Lerma Manzano Bernabe, President and CEO of AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation. She also expressed her gratitude to clients, business partners, suppliers, industry stakeholders, and the APPC team whose dedication made the exhibition a success.
The event comes at a pivotal time for the Philippine beauty industry. Industry leaders project continued growth in beauty, wellness, and personal care, driven by increasing demand for high-quality local products and greater opportunities for Philippine-made brands in the global market.
As a company that has served the industry for two decades, APPC recognizes that growth must be built on quality, compliance, innovation, and trust. Every product manufactured within its facilities is guided by rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements, giving brand owners, consumers, and government stakeholders confidence that products manufactured by APPC are safe, reliable, and market-ready.
Beyond manufacturing, APPC remains committed to supporting the long-term growth of the Philippine beauty and wellness industry by helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful brands while contributing to the country's reputation as a trusted manufacturing hub.
As Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 concludes, APPC looks forward to forging new partnerships and continuing its mission of empowering businesses through world-class manufacturing solutions—proving that after 20 years of excellence, trust remains the company's strongest product.
As the global food and wellness industry continues to evolve, Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) reinforced its position as one of the country’s trusted manufacturing partners after successfully participating as an exhibitor at the 19th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2026 held last May 21–23 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.
Recognized as the country’s biggest business-to-business and export-oriented international trade show for food, beverages,
and ingredients, IFEX Philippines 2026 gathered more than 10,000 trade buyers and visitors, over 700 exhibitors, and thousands of globally competitive products under this year’s banner, “Tropical Flavors for the World.”
During the three-day international expo, APPC showcased its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities in food supplements, culinary mixes, functional powdered beverages, and wellness products — highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting both local and international brands through customized, end-to-end manufacturing solutions.
One of the event’s strongest affirmations came from long-time client Hikari, one of the leading wellness brands manufactured by APPC.
“Nakaka-proud ang Asiaprime Philippines Corporation because hindi lang sila talaga pang-local, kundi pang-international standard” shared Hikari Brand Owner and CEO, Michael Almazan.
CEO Ralph Lim of Hikari likewise emphasized the strength of the partnership between the brand and APPC. “Nandito rin kami siyempre maliban sa support, kami ang isa sa pinaka kilalang produkto ng Asiaprime Philippines, of course, our Hikari Aurum Glutathione. It’s the number 1 glutathione now in the market,” Lim shared.
Having worked with APPC for more than four years, Almazan highlighted the company’s consistency, innovation, and flexibility as key factors behind their continued collaboration.
“We’ve been working with Asiaprime Philippines Corporation for more than four years already, and since we started working with them, never kami nagkaroon ng problem. They’re helping us with R&D, coming up with new innovative products. The good thing about it is that they are very, very flexible if you’re going to work with Asiaprime Philippines Corporation,” he said.
The partnership between Hikari and APPC is set to grow even further this year, with several upcoming product launches already in development.
“And we’re so excited. We are launching new products manufactured by our Asiaprime Philippines Corporation family,” Almazan revealed.
“At take note, five products na lalabas this 2026,” Lim added.
The event also drew support and recognition from government leaders, including Senator Kiko Pangilinan, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the local manufacturing and food sectors.
“Congratulations and we wish the local manufacturers all the best. Napakahalaga ng manufacturing sector lalo na sa food,” Pangilinan shared during the event. “We will continue to be active in our advocacy for food security and in ensuring government support for the food and beverage industry.”
For APPC’s Sales Team, IFEX Philippines 2026 marked a major milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts.
“IFEX 2026 proved to be our most productive international trade show yet, delivering high-caliber B2B leads that far exceeded previous exhibitions,” said Joel Aquino, Sales Director of APPC. “The standout achievement was securing a strategic distribution partnership with Suffolk Dubai, a major milestone that opens the Middle Eastern market for our personal care line.”
Aquino also emphasized the significant increase in high-value inquiries and strategic partnerships generated during the event.
“The event stood out for the exceptional quality of its attendees, with a significant surge in high-value inquiries allowing us to focus on long-term distribution and professional networking. With this momentum and a major international partner on board, the Sales Team is energized and moving quickly into the compliance and regulatory certification phase.”
He concluded by expressing optimism for the company’s growth trajectory moving forward.
“We are incredibly optimistic about the rest of 2026. Thank you to everyone who supported our booth and helped make this global expansion possible.”
As APPC continues to strengthen its footprint in the food, wellness, and personal care manufacturing sectors, the company remains committed to helping brands scale through innovation, quality manufacturing, and globally competitive standards — proudly carrying Filipino manufacturing excellence onto the international stage.
