USGC engagement helps increase DDGS sales in the Philippines
Summary
Nationwide lockdowns, lack of tourism, container shortages, and new trade agreements signed between major markets and U.S. competitors were pointing to drastically reduced projected sales into the region. PAFMI members represent the largest segment of the Philippine feed industry, making this partnership critical to expanding trade relationships in the country. After all technical constraints were addressed and follow-up engagements were scheduled, the Council handed out USGC member supplier lists so customers could contact and execute purchases. Feedback was gathered that the information provided enabled participants to plan better in their storage warehouses, assign proper value to DDGS in their rations, and most of all, feel more confident in USGC member suppliers. These additional purchases led to an increase of 21,835 MT of DDGS usage even while overall feed production retracted more than 20 percent in 2020 due to factors including Covid-19 and ASF.