The Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines is a global leader in the production and export of coconut-based ingredients. With over a century of heritage in coconut processing, Franklin Baker supplies high-quality coconut products to the world’s largest food manufacturers, bakeries, and foodservice industries. The company is a benchmark of excellence in coconut ingredient innovation, sustainability, and export reliability.
Brief History
Founded in the United States in 1894, Franklin Baker pioneered the commercial use of coconut in bakery products. The company relocated its primary manufacturing base to the Philippines in the 1920s to capitalize on the country's abundance of high-quality coconuts. Since then, the Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines has grown into one of the world’s most respected coconut ingredient manufacturers, with facilities in San Pablo, Laguna, and Davao del Sur.
Core Business
Franklin Baker is engaged in the production, processing, and global distribution of coconut-based food ingredients. It sources fresh coconuts directly from Philippine farms and processes them using stringent quality controls to create safe, traceable, and high-performance food ingredients.
The company supplies:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Commercial bakeries
- Confectionery brands
- Foodservice providers
- Nutritional product companies
Product and Service Offerings
Franklin Baker’s extensive product line includes:
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Desiccated Coconut:
- Full-fat and reduced-fat variants
- Sweetened and unsweetened
- Fine, medium, and fancy shred formats
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Toasted Coconut:
- Various shred sizes, ideal for toppings and confectionery
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Coconut Flour:
- Gluten-free, high-fiber, and low-carb alternative
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Coconut Water Concentrate:
- Used in beverage formulation for hydration products
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Coconut Milk and Cream:
- For culinary and dairy substitute applications
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Coconut Oil:
- Expeller-pressed and virgin coconut oil
Each product is designed to meet stringent international food safety and functionality requirements, with customizations available for clients.
Specialization and Core USP
Franklin Baker’s primary strength lies in its world-class processing facilities and vertically integrated supply chain. With over 100 years of processing experience, it delivers:
- Stringent food safety through BRC, FSSC 22000, and kosher certifications
- Stable, year-round supply with backward linkages to coconut farming communities
- Custom ingredient solutions tailored to application needs
Its GEM® brand of desiccated coconut is known globally for consistency and high performance in industrial food applications.
Financial Strength
As a major exporter, Franklin Baker generates substantial foreign exchange revenues:
- Annual production capacity exceeds 40,000 metric tons
- Supplies to over 50 countries, including the USA, Canada, Japan, and Europe
- Part of the DMCI Holdings conglomerate, enhancing financial backing and operational stability
It is among the top 3 coconut ingredient exporters from the Philippines by volume and value.
Shipment Data
Franklin Baker’s operations are export-driven:
- Exports over 85% of its total production
- Ships full container loads (FCL) of desiccated coconut and other ingredients to global food giants
- Strategic port access via Batangas and Davao
Frequent buyers include large multinational food brands and regional B2B distributors.
Target Market
The company targets high-volume industrial and institutional buyers:
- Bakeries and Confectionery Firms: Ingredient supply for cakes, bars, snacks
- Nutritional Product Manufacturers: Gluten-free and organic ingredients
- Global Retail Brands: Via private label and ingredient supply
- Foodservice Chains: Custom ingredients for commercial kitchens
Its customers prioritize traceability, functionality, and reliability in supply.
Capabilities
Franklin Baker’s infrastructure includes:
- Two major production facilities: San Pablo (Laguna) and Sta. Cruz (Davao)
- In-house laboratory for R&D and quality assurance
- Fully traceable supply chain from coconut farms to factory
- Cold storage and controlled shipping systems for export stability
These facilities are designed to comply with the highest food safety and sustainability standards globally.
Certifications and Compliance Records
The company holds an array of global certifications, including:
- FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management
- BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
- Kosher and Halal certifications
- USDA Organic certification for select SKUs
- SMETA Sedex Member for ethical sourcing
These certifications position Franklin Baker as a trusted supplier to global multinational corporations.
Customer Testimonials
Franklin Baker’s client list includes major food and beverage conglomerates worldwide, many of whom have expressed satisfaction with:
- Consistent product quality
- On-time delivery
- Technical support and formulation assistance
Long-standing supplier relationships demonstrate the company’s reliability and commitment to customer service.
Major Achievements
- Recognized by the Philippine Exporters Confederation (PHILEXPORT) for export excellence
- Supplied ingredients to 7 of the top 10 global bakery brands
- Developed value-added coconut solutions for low-carb and vegan food applications
- Invested in sustainable coconut farming programs benefiting over 3,000 farmers
- Achieved over 100 years of brand heritage, setting global benchmarks in coconut processing
Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines continues to lead as a trusted, innovative, and sustainable partner in the global food ingredients industry, bringing the best of Philippine coconuts to the world.