Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

MS3 Agri‑Ventures Corp., based in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines, is a cacao farmer-owned enterprise focused on sustainable chocolate manufacturing and cacao product exports. Under the leadership of Yasin Ampatuan, the company is a trailblazer in the Philippine cacao value chain, offering farm-to-bar products that empower indigenous and smallholder farming communities in Mindanao.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

MS3 Agri-Ventures Corp. manages end-to-end cacao processing and chocolate production with a socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable model. Its main product lines include:

• Chocolate Bars:

  • 100% Tablea for traditional tsokolate drinks
  • 75% Dark Chocolate for export and retail
  • 60% Flavored Bars including coffee, calamansi, chili, and coconut variants

• Chocolate Drinks & Spreads:

  • Cacao-based beverages and chocolate spreads made from fermented and roasted cacao beans, catering to health-conscious consumers.

• Cacao Nibs & Ingredients:

  • Roasted cacao nibs and cacao mass for culinary and food service applications.

These products are processed in-house from cacao beans sourced directly from MS3’s farming cooperatives and affiliated growers.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

MS3 Agri-Ventures distinguishes itself through:

• Farmer-Owned Model: Profits go back to farming communities, particularly indigenous groups and women farmers.
• Traceability & Single-Origin: All cacao is sourced from Mindanao’s premium growing regions, processed using traditional fermentation and solar drying.
• Sustainability & Compliance: GMP-certified processing, use of solar drying technologies, and zero-waste byproduct utilization.

The company embodies true farm-to-bar ethos with ethical sourcing, local production, and global quality standards.

Financial and Operational Strength

While private financial data is undisclosed, MS3 Agri-Ventures is operationally robust with:

• Processing and manufacturing facilities in Davao capable of handling multiple tons of cacao beans monthly.
• GMP Certification, enabling access to institutional markets and export buyers.
• Partnerships with national organizations including DTI, DA, and PhilMech, as well as participation in Kapatid Mentor ME.

The enterprise has successfully scaled from microenterprise origins into a recognized player in Philippine chocolate innovation.

Shipment and Market Reach

MS3’s products are distributed through:

• Specialty and organic retail outlets in the Philippines
• Export channels to Japan, UAE, and Singapore via trade fairs and buyer missions
• Online and B2B platforms, including regional buyers sourcing for cafés, chocolatiers, and gourmet shops

Tablea and chocolate bars are also available through e-commerce resellers and MS3's own digital storefront.

Target Market

MS3 serves:

• Premium chocolate consumers looking for ethical and origin-specific cacao.
• Coffee shops, hotels, and food service clients using cacao nibs and couverture.
• OFWs and export distributors focused on Filipino heritage food products.
• Socially conscious buyers and corporate gifting clients seeking locally made impact products.

Its branding appeals to ethical, health-conscious, and gourmet niche segments.

Certifications and Compliance

MS3 Agri-Ventures Corp. adheres to:

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certification
• FDA Philippines Registration
• DA-BAR and PCAFF support programs
• Uses solar dryers approved by PhilMech and regional agricultural units

These certifications ensure consistent quality and regulatory readiness for export markets.

Customer Testimonials

Buyers often commend MS3 for:

• Authentic, rich chocolate taste and complex flavor notes from proper fermentation.
• Social impact model—consumers appreciate supporting farmer-owned ventures.
• Professional packaging and branding, suitable for international gifting and retail display.

Retail and online feedback highlights repeat purchases and word-of-mouth growth.

Notable Achievements

• Recognized by DTI Davao Region as a regional chocolate innovation leader.
• Participated in IFEX Philippines, Salon du Chocolat, and Mindanao Trade Expo.
• Empowered over 500 cacao farmers, including indigenous women growers.
• Developed multiple product SKUs under the MS3 Choco and AgriPreneur labels.

MS3 Agri‑Ventures Corp. is more than just a chocolate manufacturer—it is a movement toward inclusive agribusiness, sustainability, and Philippine cacao excellence on the global stage.