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Healthy Top Harvest Distribution Inc. brings Italian cream brands Hulalà and Gran Cucina to PH

By MBrand
Published Feb 16, 2026 05:20 pm
Hulalà and Gran Cucina, renowned Italian cream brands trusted for their consistency, performance, and superior quality
Hulalà and Gran Cucina, renowned Italian cream brands trusted for their consistency, performance, and superior quality
Healthy Top Harvest Distribution Inc. (HTHD), one of the leading importers of world-class food and beverages in the Philippines, has officially announced its landmark partnership with IFFCO Italia to bring two renowned and beloved Italian cream brands, Hulalà and Gran Cucina. The two brands are targeted to be available in key retail stores nationwide in 2026.
This strategic partnership with IFFCO Italia, formalized on October 1, 2025, during a signing in Marcianise, Italy, strengthens HTHD’s growing portfolio of innovative culinary solutions and reinforces its commitment to bringing globally trusted, premium brands closer to Filipino consumers and food professionals.
“Our partnership with IFFCO Italia not only marks HTHD’s 10th anniversary but is also a strategic step in expanding our high-quality offerings for Filipinos. This also marks our venture into FMCG, making another globally trusted brand more accessible to Filipino consumers.” –– Bryan Baladad, president and CEO of HTHD
“Our partnership with IFFCO Italia not only marks HTHD’s 10th anniversary but is also a strategic step in expanding our high-quality offerings for Filipinos. This also marks our venture into FMCG, making another globally trusted brand more accessible to Filipino consumers.” –– Bryan Baladad, president and CEO of HTHD
The partnership with IFFCO marks a significant milestone in supporting the growth of IFFCO’s Hulalà and Gran Cucina brands in high-potential markets such as the Philippines. The company emphasized that by combining HTHD’s strong local market expertise with IFFCO’s Italian know-how, the collaboration lays a solid foundation for sustainable, long-term growth in the Philippines.
At the signing with IFFCO Italia in Maricanise, Italy, on Oct. 1, 2025, are Silvia Sepe, brand communications manager of IFFCO Italia; Katharina Matschiner, culinary export manager of IFFCO Italia; Bryan Baladad, president and CEO of HTHD Inc.; and Rachel Anne Baladad, CFO of HTHD Inc., during the formalization of the partnership.
At the signing with IFFCO Italia in Maricanise, Italy, on Oct. 1, 2025, are Silvia Sepe, brand communications manager of IFFCO Italia; Katharina Matschiner, culinary export manager of IFFCO Italia; Bryan Baladad, president and CEO of HTHD Inc.; and Rachel Anne Baladad, CFO of HTHD Inc., during the formalization of the partnership.
IFFCO Italia is part of the UAE-headquartered IFFCO Group with 95 operations across 50 countries in food, agriculture, and personal care. Hulalà and Gran Cucina are positioned for both professional kitchens and home cooks seeking reliable performance beyond standard ultra-high temperature creams.
Hulalà’s whipping creams are formulated to whip easily and hold their shape, making them suited for desserts, cakes and beverages where consistency matters. Gran Cucina’s cooking creams, meanwhile, are designed for savory applications such as sauces, soups, pasta, pizza, and chilled dressings, offering a light, creamy texture that resists curdling or separation under heat.
The Philippine range includes: 
HTHD will bring in the following product ranges to the Philippines:
Hulalà Whipping Cream Original (1000ml and 200ml)
Hulalà Whipping Cream Light Sugar-free (500ml)
Hulalà Spray Cream (250ml)
Gran Cucina Cooking Cream Original (1000ml and 200ml)
Gran Cucina Cooking Cream Light Sugar-free (200ml)
Strengthening HTHD’s culinary portfolio and purpose
From introducing premium frozen berries through brands such as Harvestime, The Hippie Smoothie and Sambazon Acai, Healthy Top Harvest Distribution Inc. (HTHD) is now expanding into Italian cream solutions as it continues its mission of transforming everyday dining for Filipinos. Its partnership with IFFCO marks a significant step forward and the company’s official entry into the fast-moving consumer goods space, reinforcing its role as a bridge between global brands and the Philippine market.
With Hulalà and Gran Cucina, HTHD strengthens its commitment to quality, functionality and culinary standards, delivering products designed for professional chefs, café operators and modern households while making internationally recognized food solutions more accessible nationwide.
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