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,...
If you ask Filipinos to name a brand of sardines, it will not be surprising to hear them say, “Ligo.” 2024 marks a milestone for the Ligo brand – first introduced in the Philippines in 1954 – as it celebrates its 70 th anniversary. Today, the brand continues to be enjoyed in millions of...
Century Pacific Food, Inc., one of the leading branded food and beverage companies in the Philippines, is acquiring the iconic and market leading Ligo, a legacy brand known for its range of high quality sardines and other marine products, from the Tung family. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
With all the perils we have experienced this 2020, our relationship with canned goods became more vital. From being an instant meals during typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and the pandemic, canned goods are among the things that helped us survive this year. Channeling that kind gesture that comes in...
Artisanal social enterprise Zarah Juan teases an upcoming collaboration project with canned sardines brand Ligo through a series of cryptic posts. Famous for her works celebrating Filipino heritage, designer Zarah Juan sure knows how to inject culture, humor, and causes in her designs. In...