Manila, Philippines — Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico), has renewed its partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to strengthen the Bread and Pastry Production NC II program, empowering more Filipinos through advancing skills and livelihoods in the baking industry.
Formalized through the TESDA-PILMICO Partnership on Upskilling of Bread and Pastry Production Trainers, Trainees, and Graduates, the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to elevate local trainers’ skills and expertise with current industry techniques, update the curriculum to meet evolving market needs, promote technical education as a pathway to sustainable employment, and broaden access to learning through continued webinars and programs.
Through initiatives like this, Aboitiz Foods upholds its commitment to sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal—nourishing communities, supporting livelihoods, and helping individuals thrive.
Learn more about the partnership: https://one.aboitizfoods.com/Pilmico-TESDA-partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus for Aboitiz Foods heading into 2025?
Looking ahead, the company is prioritizing resilience and adaptability as it builds on 2024’s momentum. Leaders were challenged to deepen cross-department and cross-country collaboration and to lead by example in pursuing outcomes that benefit the entire organization.
What was the Aboitiz Foods Leadership Conference 2025?
The second Leadership Conference was held on March 18–19, 2025, bringing together over 80 key leaders from eight countries across the Asia Pacific. Themed “Shared Goals. Shared Values. Shared Wins,” it served as a platform to reflect on 2024 achievements and set the direction for the year ahead.
What was the company’s guiding value for 2025?
The value of the year was “Pursue Shared Wins,” which encouraged leaders to operate as one unified team across departments and geographies — building on the collaborative momentum that drove strong results in 2024.
What were Aboitiz Foods’ key achievements highlighted at the conference?
Highlights included a corporate rebranding that unified Pilmico and Gold Coin under the Aboitiz Foods banner (launched in August 2024), company-wide values workshops conducted across eight countries, and a net income after tax of $60.2M — a 315% growth over the prior year.
What drove Aboitiz Foods’ strong financial performance in 2024?
Growth was driven by stabilizing commodity prices, optimized feed and flour formulations, and strategic pricing adjustments. Two new Gold Coin feed mills in Vietnam and China were also completed, expanding the company’s regional capacity.
