While its exports to the United States (US) are already affected by newly imposed tariffs, the Po family’s Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) will continue to expand its coconut water, tuna, and dairy capacities as these are its main engines for growth in the years to come. In a media briefing...
President Marcos has underscored the importance of science-based farming as he led the awarding of this year 's Gawad Saka national winners and announced the rollout of 16 mobile soil laboratories across all regions. In his remarks during the presentation of the 50th Gawad Saka national...
Thousands of beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program will be mobilized to support the expanded P20-per-kilo rice distribution through Kadiwa centers nationwide by 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Monday, Jun....
Po-led Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), one of the leading food companies in the Philippines, has renewed its five-year coconut water supply agreement with The Vita Coco Company, Inc., valued at approximately ₱14 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, CNPF stated that the...
Currently savoring the positive impact of its recently acquired Compose Coffee in South Korea, Asian food and beverage giant Jollibee Foods Corporation is reportedly acquiring Korean fried chicken chain owner Norang Food for $95 million in August this year. According to The Korea Times,...
It 's one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day. The UN estimates about a third of the world 's greenhouse gas emissions, the main driver of climate change, come from food. That pollution can come from several links in the food supply chain:...
The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has lifted import restrictions on three popular Filipino sauces. In a statement, Nutriasia announced that the US FDA has officially approved on May 16, 2025 the company’s petition to remove Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce, Jufran Banana Sauce, and UFC...
BACOLOD CITY – The National Food Authority (NFA) started delivering sacks of rice to the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Wednesday, June 4, a day before the official launching of the P20-per-kilo rice program here. Brenda Burdeos, project development officer IV of the City Cooperative...
ILOILO CITY – The University of the Philippines Visayas unveiled a food safety manual titled “Food Safety and Community: A Practical Guide to Food Safety for Food Service” on Friday, May 23. The participatory food safety manual is not only a technical guidebook but also an applicable tool...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are strengthening their collaboration on regulating vaccines for bird flu and African swine fever (ASF). Both the DA and FDA recently met to discuss updates on the vaccines as part of the government’s ongoing drive to...
It is an understatement to say that the Philippines is a foodie’s paradise. Each region of the country offers something unique—from traditional eats and modern cuisines to dishes that champion endemic ingredients. In Manila alone, one could simply walk the streets and experience dining like no...
A 2017 data from Oceana Philippines showed that nine out of 10 Filipinos consume sardines regularly, making it one of the Philippines’ most vital food staples. In addition, sardines are accessible, affordable, shelf-stable, and most of all, essential for food security. However, overfishing,...
