Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-11) announced Thursday that a United States-based buyer has expressed interest in the region's premium coffee and durian commodities.

This follows the region's participation in the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025 in Houston, Texas, last April.

In a Facebook post, DA-11 said Sophia Calderon of Cup & Co. returned to Davao to explore the global potential of the region's high-value crops.

Calderon's visit was facilitated by DA-11 through its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) and High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP).

During her visit, Calderon met with Indigenous Peoples (IP) coffee producers, engaged with the Manuel Guianga and Sirib Growers an...