Event Details

Behind the Cuisines

22 & 23 October 2021 | 2:00-4:30 PM | via Zoom and Facebook


The relationship between France and the Philippines has been continuously flourishing since the 16th century. And the Philippines have always been welcoming of French companies, businesses and enterprises, and they have created an active and healthy relationship in terms of developing their political, diplomatic, sociocultural, and most especially economic field. However, having been in the pandemic for more than a year, French and Philippine businesses alike have suffered economically and this case is more true for the food and beverage industry.


This case in point, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines aims to conduct Behind the Cuisines, a (2) two-day event that envisions to support both French food retailers and distributors, small food owners, and Filipino farmers and small businesses who equally suffered since the onset of the pandemic.


The event will be divided as follows:


Day 1 (October 22, 2021) - The Changing Phases of the Food and Beverage Industry: Defining the New Food Normal


Day 2 (October 23, 2021) - Live Cooking: A Fusion of French and Filipino Flavors ft. Erwan Heussaff


On the whole, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines envision both days of the event to be complementary to one another by firstly, imparting vital information regarding the current situation of the F&B industry here in the Philippines, and secondly, by providing the audience with ways on how they, in their own homes, can support local businesses affected by the pandemic while showcasing a peek into the French cuisine.


This event is FREE for CCI Members and Non-members.- 15% of the total revenue for this event will be donated to our partner beneficiary: AGREA

Oct 22 & 23, 2021GMT+8

October 22

The Changing Phases of the Food and Beverage Industry: Defining the New Food Normal

Via Zoom Platform


Day 1 of Behind the Cuisines is a series of high online conversations from key individuals from the public and private sectors discussing the current state of the F&B industry in the Philippines, key insights and practices from leading companies, and prominent market trends. This day aims to cover rudimentary topics that build on to the greater understanding of a new and better normal.

October 23

Live Cooking: A Fusion of French and Filipino Flavors ft. Erwan Heussaff

Via Facebook Livestream


Day 2 of Behind the Cuisines is a cooking demonstration of delectable recipes with Erwan Heussaff that involves both Filipino and French cuisines and cultures, primarily aiming to help promote products from French and Filipino food businesses affected by the pandemic. 

Food Baskets

Behind the Cuisines Food Baskets are SOLD OUT!


The Food Baskets contain the same ingredients that Erwan Heussaff will be using during his cooking demonstration. They have been thoughtfully curated with top of the line ingredients, both from French and Filipino food retailers, ensuring that the meals you'll be cooking along Erwan will taste as amazing.


If you were unable to purchase our food basket, you may still order the products used in our baskets through the links down below:


1 - woven basket by Pangasinense artisans fromWeng's Handicraft Baskets

1 - kitchen towel by Ilocano weavers from Abel Philippines

1 - 350g Argentinian Grass-fed Angus Steak - Cuadril from Chingolo Deli

1 - 750ml bottle Chantelauze Ardèche Blanc 2018 from Le Cellier French Wine Selections 

1 - 500ml bottle of Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil from The Tasteful Selections

1 - 500g Organic Black Rice from AGREA

1 - 150g Malagos Fresh Chevre from The Bow Tie Duck Manila

1 - 150ml Quezon Province Pyur Honey from The Bow Tie Duck Manila

1 - 200ml Creme Cuisson from Elle & Vire (Savencia Fromage & Dairy)

1 - 227g Gourmet Butter from Elle & Vire (Savencia Fromage & Dairy)

1 - Gluten-free Chicken Broth from Sibol Market

Fresh Local Produce (celery, carrots, lemon, tomatoes, garlic, monggo, bay leaves, thyme, parsley) from Sibol Market

1 - Dijon Mustard 

1 - 25g Whole Szechuan Peppercorns

Agenda

  • Main Session 1
    2:00 PM - 2:05 PMOpening Remarks
    H.E. Michèle Boccoz, French Ambassador to the Philippines

    Michèle Boccoz

    French Ambassador to the Philippines at French Embassy

    2:05 PM - 2:10 PMIntroduction of the Event
    Christophe Vicic, JLL Philippines Country Head and CCI France Philippines President
    2:10 PM - 2:25 PMGovernment Update1: Updates of Philippines-France F & B sector
    Trade, Investment & New Normal Government Initiatives

    Ramon Lopez

    Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry

    2:25 PM - 2:40 PMKeynote Presentation: Trends and Analytics, Consumer Behavior, Forecast
    Marie-Anne Lezoraine, Kantar Worldpanel Division Managing Director

    Marie-Anne Lezoraine

    Managing Director of Kantar Worldpanel Division

    2:40 PM - 2:50 PMQ&A
    Main Session 2
    2:30 PM - 2:45 PMGovernment Update 2: Key Updates Regarding the Reopening of Public Spaces and Mobility

    Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat

    Department of Tourism

    2:45 PM - 2:55 PMPresentation

    Joseph Dy

    Vice President for Business Domestics at Teleperformance

    2:55 PM - 3:30 PMDigital Transformation of the F&B Industry: Digital Solutions, E-commerce & Logistics and Distribution

    Joseph Dy

    Vice President for Business Domestics at Teleperformance

    Cherrie Atilano

    Founding Farmer, CEO and President of AGREA

    Dannah Majarocon

    Managing Director of Lalamove

    Jos Ortega

    CEO of Havas Ortega

    3:30 PM - 3:40 PMRaffle and Pre-closing Segment
    3:40 PM - 4:25 PMVirtual Networking
  • Main Session 1
    2:00 PM - 2:05 PMIntroduction of the Event
    2:05 PM - 2:10 PMOpening Remarks
    2:10 PM - 2:15 PMIntroduction of Event Partner
    Main Session 2
    2:15 PM - 3:15 PMCooking Demonstration by Erwan Heusaff

    Erwan Heussaff

    President/CEO of The Fat Kid Inside, Inc.

    3:15 PM - 3:30 PMFeaturing of French Restaurants and Partner Beneficiary
    3:30 PM - 3:35 PMClosing

Speakers

  • Michèle Boccoz (French Ambassador to the Philippines at French Embassy)

    Michèle Boccoz

    French Ambassador to the Philippines at French Embassy

  • Ramon Lopez (Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry)

    Ramon Lopez

    Secretary at Department of Trade and Industry

  • Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (Department of Tourism)

    Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat

    Department of Tourism

  • Marie-Anne Lezoraine (Managing Director of Kantar Worldpanel Division)

    Marie-Anne Lezoraine

    Managing Director of Kantar Worldpanel Division

  • Joseph Dy (Vice President for Business Domestics at Teleperformance)

    Joseph Dy

    Vice President for Business Domestics at Teleperformance

  • Cherrie Atilano (Founding Farmer, CEO and President of AGREA)

    Cherrie Atilano

    Founding Farmer, CEO and President of AGREA

  • Dannah Majarocon (Managing Director of Lalamove)

    Dannah Majarocon

    Managing Director of Lalamove

  • Jos Ortega (CEO of Havas Ortega)

    Jos Ortega

    CEO of Havas Ortega

  • Erwan Heussaff (President/CEO of The Fat Kid Inside, Inc.)

    Erwan Heussaff

    President/CEO of The Fat Kid Inside, Inc.

  • Zara Carbonell (Hosts & Writer)

    Zara Carbonell

    Hosts & Writer

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