Unlocking Livestock and Aqua’s Peak Potential: Highlights from Aboitiz Foods’ Agriconnect Series
Aboitiz Foods is committed to delivering unmatched customer service by providing high-quality products and fostering meaningful relationships as a trusted solutions provider. This commitment led to the creation of Agriconnect, a series of live webinar sessions designed to address the challenges faced by customers in the livestock and aquaculture industry. This initiative features renowned industry experts who share timely and valuable insights to help livestock and aquaculture farmers achieve their farms’ peak performance and address their pain points, ultimately enhancing their profitability.
Agriconnect has produced three episodes, covering diverse yet equally relevant topics, focusing on practical and scientific-based approaches. The first episode explored the importance of nutrition in the development and productivity of sows and piglets. The second episode, “Aquavantage,” discussed effective nutrition and disease management to enhance aquaculture productivity. It included topics such as the outlook of the the shrimp industry ,disease management, and the role of shrimp feed and feeding management during disease outbreaks. The third episode concentrated on boosting the productivity of laying hens, emphasizing the significance of pullet development, proper nutrition, and heat stress management, which are essential factors for maximizing egg production.
Agriconnect’s impact extended beyond the virtual space as various teams of Aboitiz Foods hosted the event across different sites in five countries: the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Over 678 customers participated in the first three episodes, where they had the opportunity to learn, connect, and share insights with industry experts. This gathering highlights the demand for relevant information and the shared commitment of Aboitiz Foods to supporting its customers in fostering growth and progress in their respective livestock industries.
Participants not only tuned in to the live webinar but also had the opportunity to engage in person with sales and technical experts from Aboitiz Foods’ producer brands, Pilmico and Gold Coin. These experts provided personalized advice to improve livestock management. As a result, attendees could take actionable steps to enhance their operations, whether by improving feed practices, adopting new technologies, or streamlining farm productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Agriconnect reflect Aboitiz Foods’ commitment to its customers as a solutions provider?
The series is driven by the brand attribute of “Looking Ahead to Serve You Better,” positioning Aboitiz Foods not just as a feed supplier but as a long-term partner in farm performance. By investing in ongoing knowledge-sharing and expert access for its customer base, the company demonstrates that its commitment extends beyond product delivery to supporting farmers’ growth and success at every stage of their operations.
What is Aboitiz Foods’ Agriconnect series, and what problem was it created to solve?
Agriconnect is a series of live webinar sessions that connects Aboitiz Foods customers in the livestock and aquaculture industries with renowned industry experts. It was created to address real challenges faced by farmers by providing timely, practical, and science-based insights designed to help them achieve peak farm performance and improve profitability.
What topics were covered in each of the three Agriconnect episodes produced so far?
The first episode focused on nutrition in the development and productivity of sows and piglets. The second episode, titled Aquavantage, covered shrimp industry outlook, disease management, and the role of feed and feeding management during disease outbreaks. The third episode concentrated on boosting laying hen productivity through pullet development, proper nutrition, and heat stress management.
How many customers participated in the first three episodes, and in which countries were they based?
Over 678 customers participated across the first three episodes. Aboitiz Foods hosted the events at different sites across five countries: the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, making Agriconnect a genuinely regional program rather than a single-market initiative.
How did in-person engagement complement the virtual webinar format?
While customers tuned in online, Aboitiz Foods teams from Pilmico and Gold Coin were present at host sites in each country to provide live technical support and personalized advice. This blended format allowed participants to receive tailored guidance on feed practices, new technologies, and farm productivity improvements that went beyond what the webinar content alone could offer.
