On 27 May 2022, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Region 12, in partnership with Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao, Inc. (CIDAMi), the Department of Agriculture, and SM Supermalls, launched the Cacao Mindanao Chocolate Fair, a three-day activity which showcased a variety of cacao-based products from local businesses such as Kablon Farm Foods, Remy continue reading : Asec Demphna Du-Naga joins the Cacao Mindanao Chocolate Fair
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Quezon Provincial Office conducted the Revisiting of Localized Roadmap and Quezon Cacao Action Plan for the years 2019–2021 and the Conduct of Quezon Cacao 3-year Planning Workshop (2022-2025) at Negosyo Center Training Room, DTI – Quezon, Grand Terminal, Lucena City. The activity started with an opening prayer led continue reading : Revisiting of localized roadmap and Quezon cacao action plan for the year 2019-2021 and conduct of Quezon cacao 3-year planning workshop (2022-2025)
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2, in collaboration with Cagayan Valley Cacao Industry Development Council, successfully held the two-day webinar on quality standards in cacao production and postharvest management on 21-22 July 2021 via Zoom that was attended by 102 cacao stakeholders. This was held to capacitate the region’s cacao stakeholders with continue reading : Cagayan Valley holds webinar on quality standards in cacao production
MALITA, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL – A young agri-preneur from this town may have had a challenging journey, especially with the challenges the pandemic has brought to everyone. However, Ella Yap’s determination has paved the way for her. Agriculture is said to be the wisest pursuit that contributes to one’s wealth. It also teaches anyone who continue reading : Finding success in cacao beans amid uncertainties
A more dynamic and competitive cacao production in Misamis Oriental while conserving and protecting the Tagoloan River Watershed is now possible for cacao farmers in Misamis Oriental. Thirty-two (32) farmers of the Cacao Farmers Association in Claveria (CFAC) officially received the cacao post-harvest and processing equipment and facility from the Department of Trade and Industry continue reading : MisOr farmers receive equipment to produce quality cacao
Cacao stakeholders and regional line agencies huddle to discuss the 2021 strategic innovations to develop a competitive cacao industry in Cagayan Valley Region. “Adopt Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to increase sustainability and productivity of cacao,” underscored Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Leah Ocampo when she encouraged participants in adopting GAP for traceability continue reading : Developing a sustainable and competitive cacao industry in Region 2
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project, in partnership with the Puentespina Farms, conducted a five-day intensive training on cacao processing, bean trading, and cacao economics among the seven cacao farmer organizations from Davao Oriental on 16-20 November. The Puentespina Farms, continue reading : Puentespina Farms opens doors to DavOr’s cacao farmers, coops
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the recent victory of Malagos Chocolate at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition 2020 in Hannover, Germany showcases the excellence of Philippine cacao. The results were announced last 25 October during the virtual Schokoladen Gourmet Festival. Malagos Chocolate claimed four Gold awards, especially the top prize in the continue reading : DTI: Malagos Chocolate Victory in International Competition Showcases PH Cacao Excellence
Region 2 participants pose during the KakaoKonek 2018. Members of the Regional Cacao Industry Development Council (RCIDC) – Region 2, led by Mr. Noli Garcia, Co-Chair of the RCIDC joined the KakaoKonek 2018 held on 18-19 October 2018 at the Davao Trade and Convention Center in Davao City. Region 2 is among the regions actively continue reading : Region 02 joins KakaoKonek 2018
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) -Region 3 sees bright prospects for cacao as growing interests to plant cacao is visible among farmers and the business community in the region given the huge demands required both by local and export markets as presented by the Philippine Cacao Industry Council (PCIC) during the recently held continue reading : DTI sees growing opportunities for cacao in the region