FOOD AND SNACKS

Santa Maria Virgin Coconut Oil is a brand among the line of processed foods by The Amazing Food Corp. – the natural and organic producer and distributor of coconut-based products. It closely collaborates with certified organic farmers who are trained to protect biodiversity and apply the best practices for sustainability while producing fresh and healthy raw materials.

The Amazing Foods Corp. considers the famers as a crucial part of the company’s success and commits to supporting them by enhancing the buying rate with premiums and other benefits. Santa Maria Virgin Coconut Oil is made from fresh, handpicked, mature, and organically grown Philippine coconuts. It is ANH Cold-Processed, with no cooking at any point of its manufacture. It has no preservatives, no cholesterol, and no chemicals added and no artificial flavoring. It is pure virgin coconut oil that is unrefined, unbleached, non-deodorized and non-hydrogenated. It has a longer shelf life; the skin and the body absorb it faster and it retain all of its micronutrients, both short and medium fatty acids, vitamins A, C and E; and it also helps with weight control and constipation. Santa Maria Virgin Coconut Oils are the all-in-one product for skin care and health. It’s available in two variants: Santa Maria Virgin Coconut Oil and Santa Maria Organic Virgin Coconut Oil.

The Nutriset is an association of partner company initiatives with activities that include the development of a sustainable agro-industry, nutrition and access to high-quality food. Since its foundation in 1986, Nutriset has set itself the goal of feeding vulnerable populations in developing countries and providing humanitarian workers with innovative and effective nutritional solutions. Nutriset provides an array of supplements that focus on fighting malnutrition for children and contribute to nutritional autonomy for all.

Supplements for Acute Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment: Plumpy’Nut Use for treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition 92g individual sachet, 500 kcal From 6 months 200 kcal / kg / day during 6 to 8 weeks Take 2 to 3 sachets / day / person Plumpy’Sup Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition from 6 months 100g individual sachet, 540 kcal Take 1 sachet / day / person Plumpy’Mum Used for treatment of moderate acute malnutrition in pregnant and lactating women; improves the development of the fetus and the infant 92g individual sachet, 515 kcal For pregnant and lactating women Take 1 sachet / day / person For chronic malnutrition and healthy growth: Enov’Mum Used for nutritional support to pregnant and lactating women; improves the development of the fetus and the infant 20g individual sachet, 120 kcal For pregnant and lactating women Take 1 sachet / day / woman Enov’Nutributter Prevents stunting; improves the children’s growth, their motor and cognitive development 20g individual sachet, 110 kcal For children 6 to 24 months of age Take 1 sachet / day / child

Kulawo is banana blossom in smoked coconut milk. It is a tedious cooking method done by grilling coconut meat before extracting the milk, making it a rare find in any Filipino Restaurant. Mama Elsa’s Kulawo comes from a family heirloom dish that garnered popularity as a made-to-order freshly cooked Kulawo back in 2009.

It offers Kulawong Talong (eggplant), and Kulawong Puso (banana blossom). With the banana blossom being suitable as a bottled delicacy, Mama Elsa’s took the lead and made it available in the market in 2019. Now, the brand is under L’s 888 Food Products, a micro-manufacturing business in Alaminos, Laguna. Mama Elsa’s Kulawo aims to preserve and promote this Southern Tagalog culinary heritage and bring its goodness to every household table. Kulawo is best partnered with rice, fried or grilled fish, seafood, or meat.

With ingredients that are natural and plant-based, it is a good source of vitamin C, A and E, fiber, and potassium; treats infections; overcomes diabetes; slows aging process; boosts mood; reduces anxiety; treats digestive problems; and improves lactation and menstrual health.

The BeEmpire Inc. is the social enterprise behind the brand Apicuria Natural Oral Spray. It all started when the founders stumbled on a bee farm during a trip to Bukidnon. After taking up apprenticeship with the Bukidnon beekeeper for 3 months, the founders headed back to Manila to start their own apiary.

With the goal of helping low income communities through beekeeping, they partnered with GK and established their business at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. The BeEmpire Inc. advocates beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood that can allow income generation through products made by bees like honey, royal jelly, wax and propolis.

They aspire to build a community of beekeepers and create a value chain that produces a line of high quality bee products called Harlika. Harlika Pure Honey is 100% natural and organic and has no additives such as sugar, corn syrup, or artificial or natural flavoring. It helps boosts memory, coughs suppressant, aids sleep, alleviates allergies, treats wounds, and it’s anti-bacterial and anti fungal.

Dugos Wild Forest Honey originated in Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, founded by Mr. Leolando “Leo” Usares back in 2000. He came across the honey harvesters from the Mansaka, Kamayo, and Manobo communities in the search to find pure honey for his family. Convinced by the authenticity of their local harvest, he made them his constant supplier of pure, unpasteurized raw honey.

From his family to his neighbors, the product was well-received by many and eventually grew in popularity giving Leo the idea to turn it into a sustainable local enterprise. Thus, began the formal partnership of Leo with the local harvesters under Usares Foods. Usares Wild Forest Honey was introduced in the market through many trade fairs in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon with the help of government collaborations. In 2017, the brand proudly carried the word, “dugos” that comes from a local term for honey – a unique name for a unique flavor.

Since then the product sold out from fairs and created more demand from the market. Usares Foods aims to offer nature’s finest products at reasonable prices and uplift the lives and working conditions of its local partners by providing fair compensation for their efforts and skills. Moreover, Usares Foods also aspires to promote a healthy lifestyle by going back to the basic, all-natural nourishment that only nature can offer. Dugos Wild Forest Honey is pure, raw and unadulterated, harvested from the forests of Surigao. It is an excellent source of instant energy, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It’s a good source of antioxidant, relieves throat inflammation, helps reduce blood cholesterol, has antibacterial and antifungal properties and helps boost immune system.

Apricity Coffee Co. is a coffee company based in Santa Rosa, Laguna. They specialize in premium coffee on-the-go while advocating locally grown coffee sourced from various parts of the Philippines such as Benguet, Batangas, Cavite, Davao, and Kalinga. With hopes to boost the livelihood of the Filipino coffee farmers, they promote local products and engage in fair trade with their partners, seeking to establish a long-term relationship with business partners who share the same vision and mission.

Apricity coffee maintains high standard; quality organic coffee that’s packed and delivered as fresh and fast as possible. It is made from pure and organic coffee beans that are handpicked, roasted, and ground to perfection, free from chemicals and preservatives. It is coffee on-the-go with just the right amount of ground beans put in each drip bag to ensure a perfect mug every time.

The BeEmpire Inc. is the social enterprise behind the brand Apicuria Natural Oral Spray. It all started when the founders stumbled on a bee farm during a trip to Bukidnon. After taking up apprenticeship with the Bukidnon beekeeper for 3 months, the founders headed back to Manila to start their own apiary. With the goal of helping low income communities through beekeeping, they partnered with GK and established their business at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan.

The BeEmpire Inc. advocates beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood that can allow income generation through products made by bees like honey, royal jelly, wax and propolis. They aspire to build a community of beekeepers and create a value chain that produces a line of high quality bee products. Apicuria Oral Spray is a special blend of natural, organic, Harlika Pure Honey, propolis, licorice root, marshmallow extract, petilla seed, mentha arvensis, calamansi and natural herbs. It provides relief of mouth irritations, cough, sore and itchy throat, and halitosis.

Down To Earth is a family farm based in Kitanglad, Bukidnon. It is one of a few biodynamic farms in the Philippines, producing real food done by real farmers. They are strongly committed to sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship with a goal to uphold the sources of life and aim for minimal waste. They grow biodynamic vegetables, raise and source local cattle, lamb, heritage pork, and native poultry. They use recycled, reused or upcycled packaging that are locally sourced.

All their products are guaranteed to be grown sustainably, using biodynamic agricultural practices, chemical and pesticide-free, with no monocropping, no preservatives, nitrite, or MSG. And, all their products are grown and raised by their happy, reliable and dedicated farmers. Choose from a variety of packed and bottled biodynamic hibiscus produce such as the Rosella Wild Hibiscus Whole Dried, Wild Hibiscus Chili Jam, Wild Hibiscus Rosella Syrup, and Single Original Floral Hibiscus Tea “Labog” Rosella.

These hibiscus products provide a good source of antioxidants, help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, an help lower blood fat levels, boosts liver health, promote weight loss, helps in digestion, and helps keep immunity system healthy. Other items include Wild Raspberry “Sapinit” vinaigrette for salad dressing, and also Single Origin Floral Tea bags that help reduce anxiety and assist in respiratory health.