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With actual sales of P800 million last year, local meat processors are expecting either the same volume of sales this year, or slightly higher than last year’s.


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But according to Eduardo R. Reataza, vice president for sales and marketing of CDO, processors are expected to cash in on the speciality hams business because Filipinos associate Christmas with merry making and feasting.


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Food R&D

By Rose G. De La Cruz | February 10, 2003 - 12:00am

For 27-year-old CDO Foodsphere, Inc., having a nutritionist for a leader is a distinct advantage. "Because of the educational background of our founder, Cora Dairo-Ong, we invest heavily on research and development,"...

Business As Usual

Specialty hams are hot stuff this season

By Rose de la Cruz | December 10, 2001 - 12:00am

Local meat processors have started flooding the supermarkets, convenience stores and other outlets with their specialty hams, which together with queso de bola and round fruits, make the Christmas tables of Filipino...

Business

Meat processors bullish despite economic crisis

December 6, 2001 - 12:00am

Despite the economic crisis, the meat processing industry is bullish on Christmas ham sales this year, citing Filipino tradition as the saving factor, market players said. The industry registered flat growth during...

Business