dti msme success stories: innovating and thriving
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CAR (Cordillera administrative region)
Since 2019, Shiraz SmokeHaus has transformed from a community-based initiative into an FDA-approved producer of handcrafted smoked meats, preserving highland culinary heritage by blending time-honored curing techniques with sustainable sourcing to serve both local households and modern explorers.
Pangasinan farmer builds cacao ‘empire’ from backyard hobby
Driven by childhood memories and his father’s traditional techniques, 63-year-old Conrado Soriano has successfully transformed a nearly 4-hectare orchard in San Jacinto into a thriving organic cacao venture, positioning Pangasinan as a competitive producer of high-quality, homegrown “tablea de cacao.”
LIGHTHOUSE COOPERATIVE: THE HALLMARK OF COOPERATIVE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Founded on Christian principles in 1998, Lighthouse Cooperative has evolved from a grassroots organization into a diverse manufacturing powerhouse, generating nearly a hundred jobs and uplifting the local community through its innovative “Carne Ybanag” and “Chicharabao” product lines.
AMANDA’S MARINE PRODUCTS
Established in 1993, Amanda’s Marine Products has grown from a Divisoria fish trader into a multi-line manufacturer of FDA-approved gourmet bottled and smoked marine goods, leveraging Bataan’s abundant coastal resources to turn Ms. Amanda Battad’s vision into a thriving provincial success story.
cocoplus
Established in 2005 as a micro-enterprise, Cocoplus has evolved from a small family initiative into a trusted manufacturer of virgin coconut oil and wellness products, driven by Ms. Jeraldine Bautista’s vision to uplift San Pablo City’s farmers and transform Laguna’s abundant coconut resources into sustainable livelihoods.
Pasciolco Agri Ventures
Established in 1993, Quezon’s Best is a proudly Filipino brand under Pasciolco Agri Ventures that transitioned from a small family-run pioneer of organic coconut-based products into a trusted food producer dedicated to sharing Quezon Province’s rich culinary heritage with both domestic and international markets.
lola tina's cuisine
Established in 2018 in Daet, Camarines Norte, by Mrs. Teresita A. Rafael, Lola Tina’s Cuisine and General Merchandise is a thriving enterprise specializing in Filipino comfort foods and delicacies that honors the culinary legacy and passion of the owner’s late mother.
sTARKAFFEA CORPORATION
Founded in 2011 by coffee enthusiast Ms. Cheng Pabilonia, Starkaffea Corporation produces health-conscious beverages like Kaffea and Chocolea which use high-quality ingredients and natural coconut sugar to offer a flavorful, balanced alternative to traditional drinks without compromising on wellness or taste.
KITCHEN WITCHERY VENTURES
Kitchen Witchery Ventures, Inc., an FDA-licensed micro-enterprise assisted by DOST, aims to elevate the standards of local condiments and spices through its “Basimatsi” brand, which offers premium, uniquely crafted vinegars and hot sauces that combine regional flavors with world-class packaging to provide an authentic “Philippines in a bottle” experience for gourmands worldwide.
PRIME BREAD AND BUTTER BAKESHOP CORPORATION
Merly Cashew Nuts and Delicacies
Founded in 2002 by Merly Galvez Galanto, a former overseas midwife, Merly Cashew Nuts and Delicacies evolved from a modest home-based venture into an innovative hub of local cashew and mango products through her entrepreneurial determination and the strategic training support provided by the DTI and DOST.
rachael's homemade
Driven by the business-minded spirit of her childhood as an islander in Bien Unido, Bohol, and a personal commitment to health following a vasculitis diagnosis in 2004, Rachael Abapo overcame the challenges of raising a family alone to establish a venture focused on preservative-free marine products that reflects both her resilience and her dedication to wholesome living.
amigos food product
Inspired by a television interview with Marco Lobregat about the high-yield potential and fast growth cycles of fungi, Mae Ann W. Magbanua transitioned from being a housewife in Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, to establishing Amigos Food Products in 2015 to pursue her own passion for mushroom farming.
Chino’s Deli Food Processing
Chino’s Deli transformed from a humble backyard venture into a prominent culinary brand through the lifelong dedication of the founders and their children, who scaled their family’s traditional recipes from hand-sealed packages to a widespread supermarket presence.
MONIQUE MIRACLE FRUIT JUICE
Rooted in deep faith and the medicinal properties of the Calabash, Madelyn’s venture evolved from a local health remedy into the internationally distributed Monique Miracle Fruit brand, offering natural supplements that leverage the fruit’s potent immune-boosting and therapeutic benefits.
