Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Kablon Farm Foods Corporation, based in Tupi, South Cotabato, Philippines, is a trailblazer in sustainable agribusiness and value-added food production. Founded on a family-owned farm, the company has built a reputation for excellence in organic cacao and coconut processing, serving both domestic and export markets.

Brief History

The company was established in the early 1990s by the Pantua family, transforming a 70-hectare diversified farm into a vertically integrated food processing enterprise. From its inception, Kablon Farm Foods has been guided by the principles of sustainability, community empowerment, and high-quality food innovation.

Core Business

Kablon Farm Foods Corporation specializes in the processing and export of organic and natural food products. The farm-to-shelf model ensures full control over quality and traceability, making the company a preferred partner for health-conscious consumers and retailers worldwide.

Product and Service Offerings

• Cacao and Chocolate
  • Single-origin dark chocolate bars
  • Traditional tablea (pure cacao tablets)
  • Cacao nibs
  • Cocoa butter
• Coconut-Based Products
  • Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
  • Coconut sugar
• Fruits and Spreads
  • Cacao husk tea
  • Fruit jams and jellies (e.g., guava, calamansi, mango)
  • Fruit purees and concentrates
• Other Agriproducts
  • Organic turmeric
  • Dried fruits
  • Specialty spice mixes

These products are marketed under the “Kablon Farms” brand and are sold in premium groceries, health stores, and export destinations.

Specialization and Core USP

The unique strength of Kablon Farm lies in its certified organic, tree-to-bar cacao processing and its farm-integrated production. With its in-house fermentation, drying, and conching facilities, the company controls every stage of chocolate production. Its coconut and fruit products further emphasize its commitment to traceable, all-natural processing.

Key differentiators:

• Farm-origin inputs grown on a 70-hectare estate
• Organic and Halal certifications
• Small-batch artisanal production with global scalability

Financials

While the company does not publicly disclose financials, third-party reports and DTI documentation suggest:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: PHP 20–25 million
• Revenue Split: 60% export, 40% domestic
• Growth Rate: Approx. 15% YoY growth (pre-pandemic figures)

The company's growth has been strongly supported by DOST, DTI, and international MSME development programs.

Shipment and Export Data

Exported products are primarily cacao derivatives and coconut items, with demand from health-focused and specialty retailers.

• Export Markets: USA, Germany, Japan, Australia, UAE
• Annual Export Volume: Estimated 30–40 tons of cacao-related goods
• Top Products: Organic cacao nibs, tablea, VCO, jams

Kablon Farms has consistent international visibility via participation in global expos and DTI-led trade missions.

Target Market

• Organic and natural food consumers
• Vegan and gluten-free product retailers
• Specialty chocolate distributors
• Health food importers
• Hotel, restaurant, and specialty café chains

Capabilities

• Integrated farming and processing facility
• Cacao fermentation and drying centers
• Low-volume, high-quality chocolate molding equipment
• Food-safe, HACCP-aligned packing stations
• Custom-label capabilities for export

Certifications and Compliance

• Organic Certification (certified by OCCP, EU Organic equivalent)
• Halal Certification (for key products)
• FDA Philippines Registered
• Member of the CocoaPhil and Philippine Cacao Industry Council
• Compliant with GMP and HACCP standards (self-reported, supported by DOST)

Customer Testimonials

• “Their tablea is one of the purest we’ve tried—authentic, no sugar, no fillers. It’s our café’s bestseller.” — Café owner, Cebu
• “Kablon Farms is our go-to brand for organic cacao. The consistency is unmatched.” — Export distributor, California

Major Achievements

• Recognized as a Top Cacao Exporter by the Department of Agriculture
• Winner of multiple awards at International Food Expositions (IFEX, Anuga, Biofach)
• Participant in DOST’s SETUP Program, which helped expand chocolate molding and packaging capacities
• Featured in global sustainability case studies for its farm-to-shelf cacao model

Kablon Farm Foods Corporation remains a benchmark in Philippine agrifood excellence, combining tradition, innovation, and sustainability to serve a growing global appetite for quality, organic food products.