Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Three Sisters Homemade Banana Chips is a proudly Filipino-owned agricultural microenterprise based in Santa Cruz, Marinduque. The business was founded by Adela P. Rivadeniera and her family, and it has grown from a home-based operation into a local brand that delivers quality banana chips to domestic and international markets. Specializing in traditional slow-fried snacks with local flavors, the company has become a regional staple and a DTI-registered OTOP (One Town, One Product) enterprise.

Core Business

Three Sisters Homemade Banana Chips is engaged in the manufacturing and direct sale of artisanal banana chips. The business operates out of Santa Cruz, Marinduque, using locally sourced saba bananas, and processes them with simple, traditional methods to ensure freshness, flavor, and authenticity.

Product & Service Offerings

Banana Chips Variants

• Sweetened Banana Chips – Classic Filipino-style with caramelized sugar
• Unsweetened Banana Chips – For health-conscious and low-sugar consumers
• Salted Banana Chips – Savory alternative for snacking
• Langka Flavored Banana Chips – Infused with jackfruit flavor, popular among OFWs

Packaging Formats

• 150g and 250g pouches
• Private-label toll-packed options
• Retail-ready resealable pouches

These snacks are distributed via public markets, pasalubong centers, trade expos, and increasingly through online and reselling platforms.

Specialisation and Core USP

The company's competitive edge lies in:

• Small-batch, handcrafted processes
• Use of local saba bananas grown in Marinduque
• Flexible toll-packing and private label capabilities
• Affordability and freshness with export-compliant shelf life

Their ability to produce sweet, crunchy banana chips without sacrificing quality has made them a household name in the region.

Financials

Although a microenterprise, Three Sisters Banana Chips shows consistent growth:

• Estimated production: 200–300kg of banana chips weekly
• Retail price range: PHP 40–90 depending on size
• Sales distribution: 60% local, 30% Luzon-wide resellers, 10% export orders
• Online sales: Increasing through Facebook and Viber-based community selling

Shipments and Export Data

With the help of DTI and local cooperatives, the business has entered export channels:

• Export destinations: Hong Kong, UAE, and select pasalubong outlets abroad
• Volume: Up to 200 packs per monthly consolidated shipment
• Formats: Custom-labeled resealable pouches for foreign distributors
• Support from DTI-MIMAROPA for trade fair exposure and compliance

Target Market

• Pasalubong centers and souvenir shops
• Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and diaspora markets
• Health-conscious snackers
• SMEs looking for toll-packed banana chips
• Online resellers and food entrepreneurs

Capabilities

• Small-scale processing unit with frying and sealing equipment
• Product testing with support from local DOST and FDA outreach
• Custom labeling and private toll manufacturing
• Bulk orders for trade buyers and institutional partners

Certifications and Compliance

• FDA Product Registration in progress
• Barangay and Municipal Business Permits
• DTI Registered OTOP MIMAROPA Participant
• Active in regional Go Lokal! showcases

Customer Testimonials

“Three Sisters Banana Chips taste like the ones my lola used to make. Not too sweet, perfectly crunchy.”
– J. Gomez, Balikbayan from California

“We’ve been reselling their products since 2020. Reliable supplier and consistent quality.”
– M. De Luna, Reseller, Laguna

Major Achievements

• Featured in DTI Mimaropa OTOP Spotlight 2023
• Recognized in YouTube mini-documentary viewed over 10,000 times
• Part of Marinduque trade delegations for regional food expos
• Products included in local LGU relief packs and livelihood promos
• Now carried by over 30 resellers in Luzon and Metro Manila

Three Sisters Homemade Banana Chips exemplifies grassroots entrepreneurship, combining Filipino culinary tradition with enterprising agility. As it scales, the brand continues to represent the heart and heritage of Marinduque—one crunchy chip at a time.