Exhibiting at IFEX Philippines 2025

Trexie’s Homemade Food Products Trading is a rapidly growing food processing and trading enterprise based in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. Founded and managed by entrepreneur Trexie Marie L. Ortiz, the company is dedicated to producing high-quality, locally sourced snack products that celebrate Filipino flavors and agricultural abundance.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Trexie’s Homemade specializes in the manufacturing, trading, and export of value-added agricultural snack items and health-oriented food ingredients. Their product lines include:

• Snack Chips

  • Banana Chips (Original, No Sugar Added, Barbecue, Cheese, Sour Cream)
  • Purple Sweet Potato Chips
  • Taro Chips
  • Pumpkin Chips

• Flour Products

  • Green Banana Flour – gluten-free, alternative baking ingredient

• Pasalubong & Restocafé Items

  • Ready-to-eat regional snacks and desserts, served at affiliated local cafés and stores

These products are developed for health-conscious consumers and retail segments seeking natural, flavorful, and innovative alternatives to traditional chips and flours.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Trexie’s stands out due to:

• All-natural ingredients – Sourced directly from South Cotabato farms.
• No preservatives or artificial flavors – Health-focused production methods.
• Local empowerment – Engages small-scale farmers and women cooperatives in its supply chain.
• Innovative Flavors – Fuses local taste preferences with global snack trends.

This unique positioning allows Trexie’s to serve both the growing domestic “pasalubong” market and niche international health food categories.

Financial and Market Performance

As an SME, Trexie’s has gained regional recognition and is scaling its operations:

• Participated in DTI and DOST food innovation programs, receiving business incubation and mentorship.
• Products now available in local supermarkets, pasalubong centers, and trade fairs.
• Increasing inquiries from export consolidators and online platforms, suggesting early-stage international market interest.

The company's grassroots approach and consistent product quality have contributed to organic growth across Mindanao and beyond.

Export and Global Reach

Trexie’s is positioning for export through:

• OEM packaging capabilities for consolidators
• Participation in Philippine government-supported expos and food trade missions
• Engaging in trade negotiations with Asian and Middle Eastern buyers, particularly targeting OFW-centric supermarkets

Initial test shipments of banana chips and green banana flour have been conducted through partner exporters.

Target Market

Trexie’s products are tailored for:

• Retail consumers and tourists seeking local delicacies
• Specialty snack retailers focused on healthy or ethnic snacks
• Gluten-free and vegan food distributors (for banana flour)
• Private label food importers looking for regional snack variations

The brand appeals to customers looking for nutritious, locally made snack alternatives with distinct flavors.

Operational Capabilities

Trexie’s operations currently include:

• Manual and semi-automated processing facilities in General Santos
• DOST-supported packaging innovation for shelf-life improvement
• Small-batch production model emphasizing freshness and quality control
• Collaboration with local agriculture co-ops for consistent raw material supply

These facilities allow them to scale gradually while maintaining artisanal quality.

Certifications and Compliance

• FDA Philippines – Registered for food safety compliance
• Participates in DTI and DOST compliance readiness programs
• HALAL compliance pending for Middle East export expansion

The company is aligning its systems to meet the needs of both domestic regulations and export destination standards.

Customer Testimonials

Positive reviews from local buyers and food partners include:

“Trexie’s banana chips are a crowd favorite at our café—crunchy, natural, and just the right sweetness.” – Café Owner, South Cotabato

“These aren’t just snacks, they’re a story of local pride and real flavor.” – Pasalubong Center Manager

Such testimonials validate the product’s quality and cultural relevance.

Major Achievements

• Successfully developed over 10 product SKUs using indigenous raw materials
• Represented South Cotabato in national food expos and MSME showcases
• Featured in DTI’s OTOP (One Town One Product) program for regional food products
• Engaged over 30 local women and youth in livelihood training and employment

Trexie’s Homemade Food Products Trading exemplifies the strength of Philippine grassroots entrepreneurship—merging local flavors with modern food innovation to serve a growing domestic and global demand for authentic, natural, and socially responsible snacks.