Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Ilocos Food Products (IFP), headquartered in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, is a leading manufacturer and direct exporter of traditional Filipino snack foods. Known prominently for its flagship product line “Ilocos Chichacorn,” the company embodies the authentic flavors and artisanal techniques of the Ilocos region, serving both domestic and international snack food markets with a rich cultural legacy.

Core Business

Ilocos Food Products specializes in the processing and packaging of native snack foods and regional delicacies. With over two decades of operation, IFP’s mission has been to preserve Ilocano culinary heritage while adapting to modern packaging, quality control, and global export standards. The company caters to grocery chains, Asian food importers, overseas Filipino stores, and niche gourmet retailers abroad.

Product and Service Offerings

Ilocos Food Products offers a comprehensive portfolio of native snacks and specialty foods:

• Chichacorn (Cornick) – Their signature product, available in various flavors:
  • Garlic
  • Spicy
  • Barbecue
  • Cheese
  • Sweet & Spicy
  • Adobo
• Other Native Snacks:
  • Banana Chips
  • Sweet Potato Chips
  • Roasted Peanuts
• Ready-to-Cook Items:
  • Squash Pancit Canton
• Sweets & Delicacies:
  • Polvoron
  • Dried Mango
• Beverages:
  • Vinegar (Sugarcane-based)
  • Basi (Sugarcane Wine), including Primera Basi, Duhat Wine, and Tamarind Wine

These products are packaged in export-ready formats, ensuring freshness and compliance with international labeling standards.

Specialization and Core USP

IFP’s core specialization lies in its ability to scale traditional production processes for modern markets without losing the authenticity of flavor and texture. The company is renowned for:

• Authentic air-dried Chichacorn made using native Ilocos corn and slow-cooking methods.
• Local procurement of raw ingredients to support regional agriculture.
• Shelf-stable packaging formats ideal for global logistics and long-distance shelf life.
• A long-standing heritage brand that resonates with overseas Filipino communities.

Their continued use of traditional methods sets them apart in an industry increasingly reliant on industrial processing.

Financials

Ilocos Food Products operates as a privately held MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise). While formal financial reports are not public, their consistent participation in international trade fairs and increasing global retail footprint indicate year-on-year revenue growth, driven by sustained demand from both wholesale and retail buyers abroad.

Shipment Data

Based on export intelligence platforms and market activity:

• IFP has processed over 120 export consignments to destinations including the U.S., Canada, UAE, and Hong Kong.
• Chichacorn remains the highest-volume export product, contributing over 60% of total export SKUs.
• Shipment weights typically range from 100 kg to 1,200 kg per order, highlighting flexible fulfillment capacity from small to mid-sized buyers.
• Distribution partners include Filipino grocery outlets, Asian supermarkets, and ethnic food distributors.

Their export success is linked to the cultural significance of their offerings and the growing ethnic food segment worldwide.

Target Market

IFP’s products are targeted towards:

• Overseas Filipino communities seeking nostalgic food options.
• Asian grocery stores looking for culturally unique snack brands.
• Mainstream supermarkets with ethnic food aisles.
• Distributors and wholesalers dealing in artisanal and heritage snacks.

Their focus on authenticity, variety, and shelf-stable formats makes them highly attractive in the export market.

Capabilities

• In-house production and packaging for all major product lines.
• Customizable packaging formats for private labeling and export compliance.
• Flexible MOQs for international buyers and online distributors.
• Participation in national trade and marketing programs such as DTI’s “Go Lokal!”

This capability blend enables IFP to service clients of varying sizes while maintaining product integrity.

Certifications and Compliance

• Philippine FDA-compliant food processing facility.
• Compliant with national food labeling and shelf-life regulations.
• Participating vendor in DTI and DA-backed trade fairs, confirming compliance with local and international trade protocols.

Their adherence to safety and quality benchmarks has enabled export clearances for major retail jurisdictions.

Customer Testimonials

Positive feedback across social media and retail platforms underscores product satisfaction:

• “The garlic chichacorn is so addicting and always crispy.”
• “Perfect blend of spicy and sweet—authentic Ilocano flavor!”
• “My customers overseas ask for these consistently.”

These testimonials come from both local buyers and global distributors.

Major Achievements

• Recognized exporter under DTI’s Philippine Pavilion at IFEX Philippines and other major expos.
• Developed multi-flavored chichacorn variants to match international flavor trends.
• Maintained consistent supply during peak pandemic logistics disruptions.
• Built a loyal consumer base both in the Philippines and abroad, especially in North America and the Middle East.

Ilocos Food Products continues to lead the way in promoting native Filipino snacks on the global stage, combining regional authenticity with export-grade operations under the enduring banner of Ilocos Chichacorn.