
Jacqueline Cano, Vice President of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.; Sherisa Nuesa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc.; Michael Ward, Agricultural Counselor, U.S Department of-Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S Embassy, Philippines; and Joel Orense, President and Chief Operating Officer of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc, during the ceremonial launch of American Food Fest at Metro Supermarket Market! Market!
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. has turned grocery shopping into a global culinary experience with the launch of the American Food Fest, held in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines at Metro Supermarket Market! Market!.
The campaign brings more than 300 American food products to shoppers, now available in select Metro Supermarkets across major cities nationwide. From everyday pantry staples to specialty items, the festival invites Filipino consumers to explore the breadth and diversity of U.S. cuisine—all in one convenient destination.
Beyond the shelves, the American Food Fest reflects Metro Retail’s broader strategy of curating globally sourced, high-quality products that respond to evolving consumer tastes. The collaboration also reinforces ties between Philippine retailers and U.S. producers, highlighting shared efforts to promote food trade, innovation, and choice in the local market.
With the American Food Fest now underway, Metro Retail continues to position its supermarkets not just as places to shop, but as gateways to new flavors, cultures, and culinary inspiration for Filipino households.