Investing in learning. Aboitiz Foods’ Project Synergea enhances the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Agro-Technology Campus’ Broiler Management Farm Facility, empowering students with hands-on experience and knowledge to become future-ready champions of Brunei’s food security. / Photo Courtesy: IBTE
WASAN, Brunei Darussalam — Empowering the next generation of farmers through practical knowledge and hands-on experience is key to building resilient, sustainable food systems that adapt to the region’s evolving needs.
Guided by this belief, Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Feedmill Brunei Sdn. Bhd. (Gold Coin Brunei), joined forces with the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Agro-Technology Campus in empowering future agriculture professionals and providing broiler farm essentials under Project Synergea.
Anchored on Aboitiz Foods’ purpose of sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal, Project Synergea upgrades IBTE’s Broiler Management Farm Facility and equips students with technical expertise, nurturing a new generation of well-equipped, future-ready food producers to strengthen Brunei’s food security.
A synergy for sustainable growth. Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Feedmill Brunei, partners with the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Agro-Technology Campus to upgrade the school’s Broiler Management Farm Facility and further build the students’ agricultural knowledge and capacity through hands-on poultry education. / Photo Courtesy: IBTE
As part of this collaboration, Gold Coin Brunei officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IBTE and turned over essential broiler farm resources on November 4, 2025. The donation includes 400 day-old chicks and key poultry production inputs such as bell drinkers, feed feeders, wood shavings, industrial fans, and broiler feed. Gold Coin Brunei’s Veterinary team will also provide technical support to students and conduct knowledge-sharing seminars to build their capacity in proper poultry management and maintenance.
“Our mission at Aboitiz Foods goes beyond producing quality food. It’s about nourishing communities, empowering people, and creating opportunities toward shared progress,” said Dr. Marshal Mathews Chuat, Assistant Vice President for Business Operations for Gold Coin Brunei. “When we invest in learning, empower communities, collaborate, and work in synergy, we create shared value that uplifts everyone.”
Derived from the Greek word synergeía, meaning “working together,” Project Synergea embodies the purposeful partnerships. Through this initiative, students gain practical experience across the full production cycle — from chick raising to harvesting — and reinvest the proceeds of each broiler harvest into future training cycles, ensuring project sustainability.
“Strategic partnerships like today’s are the catalysts that transform vision into reality,” said Dr. Haji Mohd Zamri Bin Haji Sabli, IBTE’s Director of Technical Education and Chief Executive officer, adding, “Together, IBTE and Gold Coin Feedmill are not only enhancing poultry education — we are shaping a future where Brunei’s agriculture sector continues to thrive through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
By investing in youth development and strengthening IBTE’s agricultural training, Project Synergea supports Wawasan Brunei 2035 in shaping a well-educated, highly skilled generation ready to lead the nation’s growing food and agribusiness sector.
Leveraging its expertise and resources as one of the leading food and agribusiness companies in Asia Pacific, Aboitiz Foods continues to uphold its brand promise of nourishing the future. Through education and enterprise-driven partnerships like Project Synergea, the company helps build resilient communities, nurture local talent, and champion sustainable progress across the region.
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FAQs:
- What is Project Synergea?
Project Synergea is a collaborative initiative between Aboitiz Foods (through Gold Coin Feedmill Brunei Sdn. Bhd.) and the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) Agro-Technology Campus. Its main goal is to strengthen Brunei’s food security by upgrading the IBTE Broiler Management Farm Facility and providing practical and hands-on training to future food producers.
- What kind of resources did Aboitiz Foods provide to the IBTE facility?
Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Brunei, turned over essential broiler farm resources, including 400 day-old chicks, broiler feed, bell drinkers, feed feeders, wood shavings, and industrial fans. The company’s Veterinary team will also provide technical support and conduct knowledge-sharing seminars.
- How does Project Synergea ensure the training remains sustainable?
The project uses a cycle-based sustainability model, in which students gain practical experience across the full production cycle and the income generated from each broiler harvest is reinvested into future training batches.
- How does this initiative support Brunei’s national objectives?
By investing in youth development and strengthening agricultural training, Project Synergea supports Wawasan Brunei 2035 in shaping a well-educated, highly skilled generation ready to lead the nation’s growing food and agribusiness sector.
