Monde Nissin Corporation, significant player in the food and beverage industry with a focus on Asia-Pacific markets, announced the launching of five ground-up agricultural cooperatives in different areas in the country to strengthen rural economies and uplift the lives of Filipino farmers by making them part of the massive agriculture supply chain.
The initiative, part of Monde Nissin’s 45th anniversary celebration, aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable supply chain by directly sourcing raw materials from local producers. The agricultural coops program is part of Mondi Nissin’s 45@45 Sari-Sari Store Enablement Program.
The cooperatives—focused on cacao (South Cotabato), sugar (Bago City, Negros Occidental), garlic (Bacarra, Ilocos Norte), shallots (Nansuagao, Ilocos Sur), and eggs (Davao City)—serve as both suppliers and community-based distributors, creating much-needed livelihood opportunities in underserved regions.
Mency Tolentino, Chairperson of the Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators Multipurpose Cooperative in Ilocos Norte expressed their group’s gratitude to Mondi Nissin for giving them additional sources of livelihood.
These cooperatives are not just supply sources—they are also launching cooperative-managed stores that serve as primary distribution hubs in their communities, improving market access and minimizing logistical burdens for rural farmers.
Noel Benjamin, chairman of the Hacienderos Agrarian Reform Cooperative in Negros Occidental, cited Monde Nissin for making their long-standing dream of having a large store here in Bago a reality. “Now, since we’re distributing our farms’ own products, we no longer have to travel too far, and we even get additional income,” said Benjamin.
The 45@45 program embodies Monde Nissin’s corporate aspiration of “Making Better Possible”—a philosophy that champions not just business innovation but also the well-being of people and planet. By fostering partnerships with agricultural communities and enabling them to become key players in the value chain, Monde Nissin is redefining what inclusive growth looks like in the modern food industry.
“The point of this program is to uplift Filipino farmers and strengthen the foundations of our food system,” said Atty. Olive Misa, Corporate and Government Affairs Head of Monde Nissin. “We’re proud to celebrate our 45 years of serving Filipino families by investing in their future.”
As Monde Nissin continues its journey of purpose-driven growth, the 45@45 initiative stands as a testament to how companies can empower communities and pave the way for a more resilient and equitable future, one cooperative at a time.
