Capturing the heart of European chocolate lovers. True calling Growing up, dinner conversations at home were mostly about business ideas; yet, it was during his Entertainment Technology studies in Pittsburgh, United States that Philo Chua developed a keen interest in baking cookies and brownies And just as his interest in high-quality food ingredients was developing, continue reading : Theocolates goes to Europe
Passion and dedication lead to success in the world of handicrafts. From humble beginnings with just one worker, RCB Crafts and Designs now employs over 200 skilled artisans in Tabaco City, Albay. Crafting beautiful and sustainable handbags, baskets, mats, and hats, this family-run business has gained international recognition for its heirloom-quality creations. Using traditional materials continue reading : Albay’s artisanal handicrafts enter the global arena
Eco-friendly home décor makes space in Europe. Respect for nature and humans The founders of Nature’s Legacy, husband-wife team Cathy and Pete Delantar, came from humble beginnings with no plans to start a manufacturing business. Witnessing the poverty in their surrounding community, they made a commitment to help by creating employment opportunities. “Our Filipino upbringing continue reading : Nature’s Legacy home décor: Dare to innovate
Crafts handed through a generation of success Selling trustworthiness Thirty-year-old Rami Hourani is a vibrant voice in the community, possessing the wisdom to contribute to mature decision-making. The Cebu-based legal professional manages the business that his mother set up almost 40 years ago. The knowledge of the law he acquired is instrumental in his application continue reading : Legacy decor
CocoWonders is turning Pinoy coconuts into innovative products fit for the European market Eating without guilt Almost 12 years ago, the doctors made it clear to Leyte-born Andy Albao that he would need to adopt healthier diet options if he was to fully recover from his kidney ailment. With his condition, he switched to an continue reading : Wonders of the coconut
Philippine chocolate firm exports to the EU New beginnings It was in 2013, while finishing her university degree in Chicago, that Kelly Go got a taste of an American craft chocolate using Philippine-origin cacao. From this point, her career aspirations became clearer. After graduation, she decided to learn more about this craft by enrolling in continue reading : Bean There, Done That: Exporting to the European Union
Pasciolco Agri Ventures is contributing to the sustainable, economic development of the Philippine community of Quezon by exporting its organic coconut products to the European Union. A business that began 25 years ago with a basic manufacturing facility inside a coconut farm, today exports 50% of its produce to international markets. Along the way, Maureen continue reading : Exporting organic coconuts promises growth for Philippine community: Pasciolco Agri Ventures
With the help of GSP+, Lao Integrated Farms is all set to cater to more customers in Europe. In 2009, Benjamin Lao started his company Lao Integrated Farms, with a mission to create employment opportunities for the people of his village, Barangay Eman. The company was incorporated in 2010 and that is when Donna Lao-Padre continue reading : Gateway to world markets: Lao Integrated Farms