June 23, 2023
Prime Group awards Halal certifications to Purefoods products
The Purefoods-Hormel Company, Inc. (PHC), received certifications from Prime Certification and Inspection Asia Pacific for the export of San Miguel Purefoods Tender Juicy Chicken Franks and San Miguel Purefoods Corned Beef to the United Arab Emirates. These products can now be enjoyed by Filipinos in the UAE.
Prime awarded the company with four certifications, reflecting Purefoods’ compliance with the UAE Halal standard, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), the PNS, and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). A HACCP certification means that our company’s food safety procedures are compliant with an internationally-recognized system.
Assistant Vice President and Exports Manager, Carl Constantino said, “A lot of time, effort, and resources were poured into acquiring these certifications so that our kababayans in the Middle East can experience their favorite Purefoods products.”
During the awarding ceremony, Prime CEO, Dr. Mary Jane Alvero, said they were very happy with this achievement. “We appreciate the commitment that the technical group of Purefoods-Hormel showed,” said Alvero. “Your food management system is really at par with international standards.”
Also present in the event were San Miguel Foods SVP for Corporate Affairs, and Head of the Halal Management team, Tatish Palabyab, and members of Product Development, Quality Assurance, Tolling, Regulatory and Nutrition Compliance, and Corporate Communication.
Vice President and General Manager of Purefoods-Hormel, Jogee Cruz, emphasized that the mark of trust and quality in Purefoods products is always a top priority of the company, and these certificates are a testament to this commitment. “Let us continue working together to acquire international certifications for our products so that we are able to bring them closer to Filipinos around the world,” said Cruz.
San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) held its Annual Stockholders' Meeting on June 3, 2026, at the SMC Head Office Complex Executive Dining Room, with stockholders able to participate both in person and via livestream. During the meeting, management presented the Group's full-year 2025 and first-quarter 2026 results and discussed key priorities for its three core businesses—San Miguel Foods, San Miguel Brewery, and Ginebra San Miguel. SMFB’s first-quarter net income rose 2% to P11.8 billion, supported by gains in its food and spirits businesses, stable beer performance, and disciplined cost management amid a more uncertain operating environment.
Supporting Better Digestion in a Desk-Bound Work Environment
By Mario V. Capanzana, PhD, RChE, PFT Executive Director, Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. (PCFMI)
San Miguel Foods (SMF) joined the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Tatak Pinoy event held from May 25 to 27, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City — a three-day showcase celebrating the strength, diversity, and global competitiveness of Philippine industries. The event brought together key sectors of the Philippine economy, including Information Technology and Business Process Management, Food and Agro-Processing, Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, and Defense Manufacturing, among others. More than an exhibit, Tatak Pinoy served as a platform for industry linkages, investment promotion, and the advancement of locally manufactured products in both domestic and international markets.
Food is fuel—but not all diets are the same. A person going about daily life has very different nutrition needs than an athlete training hard every day. Understanding these differences can help you eat smarter, stay healthy, and perform your best.
What Is an Intelligent Diet? An intelligent diet is a practical expression of personalized nutrition. It provides the right nutrients, in the right amounts, at the right time, for the right person. Instead of labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” it focuses on how foods fit into an individual’s lifestyle and health goals.
Healthy eating starts with knowledge, access to nutritious ingredients, and simple ways to prepare meals at home. This was the focus of the Gulayan Festival 2025–2026 (Division Level) , organized by the Schools Division Office of Quezon City on March 6, 2026, with San Miguel Foods’ Star Nutri-Meats proudly supporting school gardens, nutrition education, and practical cooking for Filipino families.
San Miguel Foods (SMF) has partnered with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to make its livelihood and small business programs more accessible to GSIS members, pensioners, dependents, and eligible public sector cooperatives and unions. Through the partnership, GSIS stakeholders will have a dedicated channel to access SMF's livelihood and community reseller programs, which are also available to other interested participants nationwide. Qualified applicants may become community resellers of SMF products for as low as P2,000, with no franchise or royalty fee required. They will gain access to a wide range of trusted food products, including hotdogs, nuggets, bacon, corned beef, luncheon meat, ice cream, cheese, margarine, salad aids, and coffee mixes. Selected partners may also offer Magnolia Chicken products, including Magnolia Timplados.
San Miguel Foods (SMF) strengthened its commitment to marine biodiversity conservation with the latest deployment of its Coral Rescue Program in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas—home to the company’s San Miguel Mills flour milling plant, B-MEG feedmill, and Golden Bay Grain Terminal. Last month, nine licensed divers transplanted 150 new coral fragments under the guidance of a marine biologist. This latest activity builds on SMF’s three-year effort to restore a once-barren stretch of seafloor into a growing, life-sustaining reef. A three-year journey of marine restoration SMF launched the Coral Rescue Program in 2022, planting 110 initial coral fragments that achieved an 80% survival rate. This early success encouraged the return of over 610 individual reef fish from 31 species, showing clear signs of ecological recovery. The program expanded further in 2024 with 215 additional coral fragments planted by employee volunteers and partner divers. These efforts grew the rehabilitated reef area to over 570 square meters and attracted 35 fish species from 17 families, along with reef-associated organisms such as sea stars, tunicates, corallimorpharians, feather stars, anemones, and sea cucumbers. 2025 Results: More life, more color, more growth With the most recent coral rescue dive, the reef continues to flourish. The site now supports: 34 fish species More than 2,000 individual reef fish Over 100 kg of total fish biomass A growing community of reef-associated invertebrates These numbers highlight a thriving marine habitat and reflect the long-term impact of consistent, science-based reef restoration. Powered by passionate volunteers One of the program’s staunch advocates is an employee who is a licensed diver, and who is present every year and volunteers his time, skills, and passion for environmental stewardship. Sid Buenaflor, a B-MEG sales account specialist, says, “It’s fulfilling to see life slowly returning to an area that used to be bare. Knowing our small actions can help restore balance to the ocean is incredibly rewarding.” Part of SMF’s Handog Kalikasan advocacy The Coral Rescue Program is implemented under Handog Kalikasan, one of the pillars of San Miguel Foods’ flagship CSR program, Handog. This program also supports initiatives in health (Kalusugan), education (Karunungan), and community development (Komunidad). Through Handog Kalikasan, San Miguel Foods continues to invest in long-term environmental protection, helping safeguard the natural ecosystems that sustain local communities.
San Miguel Foods has successfully completed Phase 2 of its expanded early childhood nutrition program, “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby: 1,000 Babies for the First 1,000 Days,” with 1,002 mothers and their infants now receiving sustained nutrition and wellness support during the crucial first two years of life. Phase 2 focuses on nutrition supplementation and emotional wellness for new mothers and infants aged six months and above. In collaboration with San Miguel Foundation and with the support of Childfam Possibilities Psychosocial Services and local government units, participating families received a year-long supply of Mingo Meals—a nutrient-rich complementary food made of rice, mongo, and malunggay—along with practical education on self-care, stress management, post-partum recovery, and positive parenting. To strengthen community health systems, 176 barangay health workers were trained to cascade the above topics at the barangay level. Meanwhile, 155 San Miguel Foods employee-volunteers facilitated small-group conversations with mothers across the country, creating safe and supportive spaces for sharing experiences, navigating the challenges of early motherhood, and building confidence in caring for their children. As Phase 2 concluded, 95% of monitored babies registered normal height and weight—an encouraging indicator of the program’s sustained impact on early childhood growth. Now in its second year of nationwide implementation, the program continues to demonstrate strong community engagement, improved maternal wellness, and healthier growth outcomes for infants enrolled since pregnancy during Phase 1. Through the initiative, San Miguel Foods underscores its commitment to supporting mothers not only through proper nutrition, but also through emotional and mental well-being—recognizing that holistic care during the first 1,000 days plays a critical role in shaping lifelong health outcomes for both mother and child, and in creating lasting impact in the communities it serves. Phase 3 of the program will commence next year, focusing on sustained nutrition support and early learning activities for toddlers. With “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby,” San Miguel Foods continues to advance its mission of nourishing lives, empowering caregivers, and helping build a healthier future for Filipino families.
