Bibingkinitan! has embarked on an aggressive campaign to expand its number of outlets this year. The fast-rising Filipino food chain is aiming to open up about 100 new outlets all over the country, to bring its total number of stores to at least 250 by the end of 2010.
Richard V. Sanz, president and chief executive [...]

The RD Corporation, a Filipino owned company, is planning to expand its investment in the tuna cannery business and is earmarking about $15 million for its prospect. This was disclosed by RD Group chairman Rodrigo Rivera, who said that they will be starting the new cannery by the first quarter of 2010 and will be [...]

Last September 28 and 29, Nestlé Philippines conducted a seminar at the Nestlé Experimental and Demonstration Farm (NEDF) in Tagum, Davao del Sur. Nestlé, who is the manufacturer of the coffee branch Nescafé, held the seminar as a part of the ongoing memorandum of agreement between the company and the Department of Agriculture (DA) which [...]

His halo-halo business literally brings him called “cold cash.”
Xavier Mercado, a 28-year old entrepreneur from Iloilo, built his restaurant on a secret Ilokano recipe for halo-halo. “I love halo-halo, I consider it as one of the best desserts ever,” Mercado said.
His love story with halo-halo, a favorite summer concoction of Filipinos, started when he was [...]

Corazon Dayro Ong was awarded the recognition as this year’s Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. She was known to be the brain behind the highly successful and innovative food product, San Marino Corned Tuna. The honor was awarded to Ong during the recently concluded Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 awarding ceremonies which was held at [...]

To cover the shortage of rice which was caused by the recent string of typhoons that hit the country, the Philippine government has decided to import rice. Two companies, Daewoo International Corp. of South Korea, and Vietnam Southern Food Corp. (Vinafood) of Vietnam, have offered the lowest bids for 275,500 tons (250,000 metric tons) to [...]

Food and beverage giant San Miguel Corp. is eyeing the potential acquisition of the convenience store chain “Select” of Pilipinas Shell to expand its retailing business.  San Miguel said it was not interested in buying Pilipinas Shell itself, but it has been keen on Shell’s convenience store chain Select.
“We advise that the company may have [...]

The government on Thursday warned traders who will take advantage of recent calamity that struck our countrymen and raise the prices of basic commodities. The Department of Agriculture said that those who will be caught overpricing will have their business closed and will be filed with criminal charges.

The 2009 National Livelihood Trade Fair was recently held at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City under the auspices of the Philippine Chamber of Handicrafts, Inc. and the Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc.

On Saturday, October 3, 2009, there would be a whole day seminar on mushroom production to be given by Teddy Laurie, an expert in producing spawns as well as growing the crop. He will conduct the seminar right at the AANI Urban Farm at Kingsville Court, Antipolo City where he has put a facility to [...]

Coffee farming industry in the Philippines is getting a big boost as Figaro Coffee Systems Inc., a Filipino-owned coffee chain, is encouraging the revival of coffee farming in the country’s mountain areas. Figaro Coffee said that more players in the coffee industry are now sourcing their coffee bean supply requirement from local coffee growers, many [...]

The government assured that there is enough supply of rice for the country, despite damages of crops brought about by tropical storm Ondoy. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the National Food Authority (NFA) has more than a month’s worth of inventory in stock. It also said that considering the current inventories carried by [...]

This coming Saturday, September 26, top Filipino baristas will compete against each other and prove their espresso and latté-making skills at the much-anticipated Grand Barista Cup Finals. The completion will be held at the World Trade Center and it will be a part of the Asia Food Expo (AFEX) 2009, which kicked off on Friday, [...]

One sound investment that entrepreneurs might want to look into these days is joining the San Miguel Food Inc.’s (SMFI) roster of Poultry Contract Breeders and Growers. Being in the company of an elite team delivering the Magnolia Fresh Chicken to Filipinos is definitely a good option.
Take Ofel Dator’s word for it. Dator, owner of [...]

Leading fast food brand Jollibee was recently awarded the Global Franchise of the Year by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). Jollibee holds the distinction of being the first homegrown franchise concept to receive this prestigious award.
The Global Franchise of the Year is given to outstanding Filipino franchisers who have gone overseas and successfully made a [...]

This September, two events considered to be the most highly considered to be the best source of new technology in food processing, packaging and handling machinery and other equipment, will be held organized by Trade Information Marketing and Exhibitions, Inc. (TIME Inc.).
The 2009 AsiaFood Expo (AFEX) and the FoodServe Asia, a yearly event popular for [...]

To promote a healthier citizenry and a more empowered sector and an environment-friendly atmosphere, a lawmaker is pushing for organic farming, or a chemical-free agricultural method. A bill called Organic Farming Act of 2008 has been filed by Quezon Rep. Proceso Alcala.
The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive organic farming program and designate a dedicated [...]

The Figaro Coffee Co., which is now under a new management, is in need of raising a fund amounting to more than P200 million for it to repay all its outstanding debts and keep the company operating. This was disclosed by Crismel Verano, acting chairman and chief executive officer of the local coffee company.

Rizalina D. Enriquez is confident that her product would gain foothold in the highly competitive Japanese market after it passed a strict quality and taste tests in the country. Enriquez’s is the president of Dory’s Distillery, Inc. and their product is lambanog.
A native wine maker based in Candelaria, Quezon, Dory’s Distillery signed for a marketing [...]

Banana has become one the Philippine’s major export products because of the growing global demand. In line with this development, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently signed Executive Order 807 which lifted the limit of hectarage for banana export plantation.
The lifting on the limit of the hectarage for banana export plantation was based on the recommendation of [...]