CLARK FREEPORT— ‘Food in Pampanga is never just food, it is history on a plate.’
Clark Freeport Zone is hosting Pampanga’s first food and beverage expo, highlighting Clark’s growing reputation as a hub for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibits (MICE) industry while showcasing local culture and innovation.
The One Pampanga Food and Beverage Expo (OPFBEX) will run from September 13-14 at the SMX Convention Center Clark, welcoming culinary stalwarts and enthusiasts to celebrate the best of Kapampangan cuisine.
Representing Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Vice President for Security Services Group PMGen. Lina Sarmiento (Ret.) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the SMX Convention Center Clark.
In her welcoming remarks, VP Sarmiento highlighted Pampanga’s rich culinary heritage.
“Whenever we speak of Pampanga, food naturally comes to mind. But food here is never just food, it is history on a plate, culture passed from one generation to the next, and creativity expressed through taste,” VP Sarmiento said.
She also congratulated the organizers, exhibitors, and participants on the historic gathering.
“That is why this expo matters. It is not simply about what we eat, but about who we are, and how we share ourselves with the world,” VP Sarmiento said.
Kapampangan brands like Mekeni and Susie’s Cuisine are among the sponsors of the two-day expo, which is expected to draw 10,000 visitors over the weekend.
