Monde Nissing aims to empower the lives of Filipino farmers and in line with this, it has launched five ground-up agricultural cooperatives nationwide. This is part of the company;s 45@45 Sari-Sari Store Enablement Program which aims to build a more inclusive and sustainable supply chain by directly sourcing raw materials from local producers. The cooperatives- focused on cacao (South Cotabato), sugar (Bago City, Negros Occidental), garlic (Bacarra, Ilocos Norte), shallots (Nansuagao, Ilocos Sur) and eggs (Davao City)- which will serve as both suppliers and community-based distributors, and at the same time creating the much-needed livelihood for underserved regions.
"Malaki ang naitulong ng programang ito para sa mga farmers tulad namin, sapagkat nabigyan kami ng karagdagang kabuhayan. Maraming salamat sa Monde Nisson," said Mency Tolentino, Chairperson of the Bacarra Nanjera Irrigators Multipurpose Cooperative in Ilocos Norte.
Aside from being supply sources, these cooperative-managed stores will also be the primary distribution hubs in their communities, not just to improve market access but to address needs of the community, and help minimize logistical burdens for rural farmers.
"Tinupad ng Monde Nissin ang matagal na naming pangarap na magkaroon ng malaking tindahan dito sa Bago. Hindi na kailangang lumayo ang aming mga farmer sapagkat kami na mismo ang magiging distributor ng mga produkto dito sa aming sakahan, dagdag pa dito ang dagdag income para sa aming mga farmer," said Noel Benjamin, Chairman of the Hacienderos Agrarian Reform Cooperative in Negros Occidental.
The 45@45 program embodies the company's "Making Better Possible" philosophy that champions not just business innovation but also the well-being of people and planet. It also aims to redefine inclusive growth 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.
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