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Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

World Trade Center Metro Manila
22 May - 24 May, 2025

Media Gallery

Noel Tempongko VP and General Manager Interview

Product Offerings

Products:

Coconut Water: Aqua Coco

Coconut Milk & Cream: Coco Daily, Coconut Milk

Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc. (CPAVI) is a premier coconut manufacturing and export subsidiary under the Century Pacific Food Inc. group, one of the Philippines' most renowned food conglomerates. Established with a focus on integrating sustainability and quality into large-scale coconut processing, CPAVI has emerged as a key player in the global coconut product market, serving over 50 countries across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

CPAVI operates a state-of-the-art coconut processing facility in General Santos, Philippines, dedicated to producing a comprehensive range of high-value coconut-based products. These include:

  • Coconut Water – marketed under the Aqua Coco brand
  • Coconut Milk and Cream – offered through the Coco Daily product line
  • Desiccated Coconut and Coconut Flakes
  • Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
  • Coconut Flour

These products cater to a diverse range of food, beverage, and health-conscious consumers and are manufactured using industry-leading processing and quality assurance systems.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

What distinguishes CPAVI in the coconut industry is its fully integrated supply chain and robust sustainability framework. The company engages in fair-trade partnerships with over 16,000 coconut farmers, ensuring consistent supply while fostering inclusive growth.

Key strengths include:

  • FSSC 22000 certified production
  • Advanced UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) technology for coconut milk and water
  • Focused commitment to environmental sustainability, with projects on wastewater recycling, carbon reduction, and tree planting

Financials and Global Reach

As a subsidiary of Century Pacific Food Inc., CPAVI benefits from strong financial backing. In FY 2023, Century Pacific Food Inc. reported revenues exceeding PHP 62.2 billion (~USD 1.1 billion), with a significant contribution from its growing coconut segment. CPAVI itself exported over 1,000 containers of coconut products in 2023 alone, based on trade data from platforms such as Volza and ImportYeti.

CPAVI’s products are present in retail, foodservice, and industrial supply chains in more than 50 countries, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Germany.

Market and Capabilities

CPAVI targets global buyers in the natural foods, health-conscious, and plant-based product sectors. Their export-grade capabilities are enabled by:

  • Multiple certifications, including USDA Organic, EU Organic, Kosher, and Halal
  • BRCGS and Fair Trade compliant systems
  • Continuous innovation in product development and packaging

Their extensive investment in R&D and process optimization has allowed them to offer customized solutions to B2B partners, making them a preferred OEM supplier in the Asia-Pacific and Western markets.

Certifications and Compliance

CPAVI maintains a rigorous quality and compliance regime with internationally recognized certifications:

  • FSSC 22000
  • BRCGS for Food Safety
  • USDA Organic
  • EU Organic
  • Halal and Kosher Certifications
  • Sedex and Fair Trade Compliant

These certifications enable smooth access to highly regulated markets and align CPAVI with the procurement standards of global food brands.

Customer Testimonials and Recognition

CPAVI has consistently received industry recognition, including accolades at the Asian Export Awards 2023, underscoring their impact in driving export growth and sustainability. Buyers have praised CPAVI for their product consistency, proactive customer service, and responsiveness to global trends like plant-based nutrition and clean-label products.

Achievements and Community Impact

Notable achievements include:

  • Successful tree-planting initiatives restoring over 5,000 hectares of land
  • Establishment of a farm-to-market supply chain that has doubled farmer incomes since 2019
  • Implementation of traceability systems ensuring transparency from farm to consumer

Their corporate ethos extends beyond commerce—advancing both environmental stewardship and socio-economic development in the Philippine coconut farming communities.