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Mama Nene's Homemade Delights is a family-owned food manufacturing business based in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Known for its artisanal fruit preserves and baked goods, the company combines locally sourced ingredients with traditional home-style recipes to produce authentic, export-quality Filipino delicacies.

Company Overview

Founded by Anna Paula Subalan Chiong, Mama Nene’s Homemade Delights began as a home kitchen enterprise that has grown into a Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-supported food manufacturing business. The brand's flagship line, Paula’s Bukidnon Delights, is a recognized label for fruit jams and specialty items crafted from premium Bukidnon produce.

Core Products

The company offers a diverse product portfolio, with a strong focus on fruit-based items derived from the region’s rich agricultural landscape:

• Fruit Preserves and Spreads
  • Pineapple Jam (Paula's Bukidnon Delights – 270 g)
  • Mango Jam
  • Langka (Jackfruit) Jam
• Baked Goods
  • Pineapple Muffins
  • Pineapple Ensaymada
• Condiments
  • Chili Sauce
  • Vinaigrette
  • Fruit-based Vinegar

All products are handcrafted in small batches, free from preservatives, and packed under hygienic conditions to maintain freshness and quality.

Unique Value Proposition

Mama Nene’s differentiates itself through:

• Use of Locally Grown Ingredients: Primarily sources pineapple and other fruits from Bukidnon, a province known for its high-altitude farms and rich volcanic soil.
• Traditional Recipes with Modern Packaging: Offers a fusion of heritage flavor and contemporary branding.
• Women-Led, Community-Based Enterprise: Promotes inclusive growth by employing local community members, especially women.

The company’s pineapple jam is made with minimal sugar and no artificial coloring, positioning it well among health-conscious consumers.

Certifications and Compliance

With assistance from the DOST through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), Mama Nene’s has achieved:

• FDA Certificate of Product Registration (CPR)
• FDA License to Operate (LTO) as a Food Manufacturer
• GMP-Compliant Production Practices

DOST's intervention allowed the company to improve labeling, shelf life, and packaging standards—crucial for expanding its reach in both local and international markets.

Operational and Production Capabilities

• Production Volume: Prior to DOST support, daily output was 50 bottles of jam. Post-upgrade, production scaled to approximately 150–200 bottles/day.
• Facilities: Enhanced through DOST consultancy to meet food safety and shelf-life extension needs.
• Technology: Uses food-grade cooking and bottling equipment provided through SETUP assistance.

Market Reach

Mama Nene's products are available in:

• Local Specialty Stores in Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro
• Trade Exhibits and Regional Fairs organized by DTI and DOST
• Export Channels: Actively positioned as a direct exporter of Filipino food products

Export-ready packaging and labeling make Paula’s Bukidnon Delights suitable for international markets catering to Asian grocery chains, health food stores, and Filipino diaspora communities.

Community and Social Impact

The company employs local workers, including women and farmers, thereby contributing to community livelihood. It advocates for rural economic empowerment through agribusiness development.

Mama Nene’s also participates in DOST and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) livelihood programs, which aim to strengthen MSMEs in Mindanao.

Media Recognition and Features

• Featured in The Manila Times and PIA (Philippine Information Agency) for its milestone FDA registration.
• Recognized by DOST Bukidnon for innovation and use of local agricultural produce.
• YouTube Video Spotlight by local entrepreneurship and MSME platforms (2021).

Major Achievements

• Successfully transitioned from home-based to FDA-accredited food manufacturer
• Tripled production capacity within two years of DOST intervention
• Gained visibility as a featured brand in Northern Mindanao’s food processing sector

Mama Nene’s Homemade Delights exemplifies how small enterprises rooted in tradition can evolve through innovation and strategic government support, offering premium, handcrafted Filipino products to the global market.