June 27, 2025

San Miguel Foods, Inc. wins triple recognition from McDonald’s Philippines


San Miguel Foods, Inc. was honored with three major awards from McDonald’s Philippines, recognizing its commitment to quality, reliability, and outstanding performance as a key supplier.


The company received the Quality Excellence Award during ceremonies held in April at the New World Makati Hotel. SMFI was also named Best Performing Supplier for the Protein–Poultry Category and given the Assured Supply Award (third year in a row) at the 2025 McDonald’s Suppliers General Assembly, themed "Scaling Excellence, Winning Together Through Flawless Execution."


The awards were presented by McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang and AVP for Supply Chain Management Andre Christopher Villareal.


These recognitions underscore San Miguel Foods’ dedication to delivering high-quality products, ensuring supply consistency, and contributing to the success of McDonald’s operations in the Philippines.



In the photo, from left: McDonald’s Ph QA Director Alvin Marcelo, Kenneth Yang, SMFI GM Dr. Leo Obviar, Andrei Villareal, and McDonald’s Ph Purchasing Director Sarah Bianca Aquino
In the photo, from left: McDonald’s Ph QA Director Alvin Marcelo, Kenneth Yang, SMFI GM Dr. Leo Obviar, Andrei Villareal, and McDonald’s Ph Purchasing Director Sarah Bianca Aquino 
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