Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation, established in 2014 and based in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines, is a science-driven food manufacturing company focused on producing nutritionally fortified, ready-to-eat, and functional food products. As an emerging innovator in public health nutrition and food security, Nutridense addresses hunger, malnutrition, and food access challenges by supplying nutritionally enhanced meals and snacks for both commercial and humanitarian use.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Nutridense FMC develops, manufactures, and distributes shelf-stable and fortified food products primarily aimed at:

• Supplementary Feeding Programs
• Emergency Relief and Disaster Response
• Nutrition Programs for Schools and LGUs
• Health-Conscious Consumers and Export Markets

Their product lines include:

• Ready-to-Eat Retort Meals:

  • Chicken Arroz Caldo
  • Chicken Corn Soup
  • Ginisang Munggo

• Fortified & Functional Foods:

  • RIMO Curls (Rice Mongo Snack)
  • RIMO Blends (instant nutritious drink)
  • Momsie Chocolate Mix (malted beverage)
  • Brown Rice Bar
  • Enhanced Nutribun
  • Go and Grow Micronutrient Mix
  • Iron-Fortified Rice

• Extruded Snacks:

  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Rice-Corn Combo Crunch

These products are developed to meet FNRI and DOH nutrition standards and are widely used in school feeding programs and LGU-led interventions across the Philippines.

Unique Selling Proposition

Nutridense stands out by integrating food science and public nutrition into affordable, scalable food solutions. The company licenses technologies developed by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) to ensure their products deliver targeted macro- and micronutrient benefits.

Their shelf-stable RTE meals, which use retort pouch technology, provide extended shelf life (up to 1 year) without preservatives—ideal for emergency and rural nutrition delivery.

Infrastructure and Manufacturing

• Factory Location: Brgy. Malanay, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
• Employees: 35–40 skilled workers
• Annual Revenue: USD 60,000
• Fully equipped with extrusion, retort, and blending technology supported by DOST-SETUP

Nutridense is DOST-assisted, with upgraded R&D and production capacities as of 2025 through licensing and technical collaboration agreements.

Certifications and Compliance

• FDA-Registered Manufacturer
• DOST-SETUP Supported Facility
• Licensed User of DOST-FNRI Food Technologies
• Products comply with DepEd and DSWD feeding program requirements

Target Market and Distribution Channels

• Domestic Reach:

  • Government feeding programs (DepEd, DSWD)
  • School-based nutrition programs
  • LGU procurement under disaster readiness budgets

• Export Capabilities:

  • Listed on IFEXConnect for international food buyers
  • Prepared to supply shelf-stable nutritious products for NGOs, humanitarian agencies, and overseas Filipino markets

Strategic Partnerships

• DOST-FNRI and DOST-ITDI: For product development, technical validation, and scaling of food technologies
• Department of Education (DepEd): Supplier for Enhanced Nutribun and lunchbox feeding
• Local Government Units (LGUs): Community-based meal distribution programs

Social Media and Brand Engagement

• Facebook Page: NutridenseFoodMfgCorp
• Key Brands: Nutridense, RIMO, Momsie, Enhanced Nutribun

Nutridense uses online platforms primarily for advocacy, nutrition education, and community engagement.

Major Achievements

• Developed over 10 functional food and beverage SKUs within 10 years
• Successfully supplied thousands of children through government feeding programs
• Implemented FDA-compliant, shelf-stable meal manufacturing using local ingredients
• Licensed and scaled multiple DOST-FNRI food technologies for commercial use
• Recognized contributor to nationwide malnutrition reduction initiatives

Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation continues to lead innovation in nutrition-forward food manufacturing for the Filipino population and beyond, combining public health principles, scalable technology, and locally sourced ingredients to build a healthier and more food-secure nation.