Product Offerings
Products:
Pastillas de Leche: Classic Milky, Ube, Mango
Flavored Pastillas: Assorted fruit and ube flavors
Zachy’s Sweetreats Pastillas Collection is a homegrown Filipino confectionery brand that has gained popularity for its artisanal, handcrafted pastillas—sweet milk-based delicacies that are part of traditional Philippine cuisine. With flagship retail stalls in major SM Supermalls locations, including SM Mall of Asia (Pasay City) and SM North EDSA (Quezon City), the brand is known for reviving classic Filipino sweets with a modern twist.
Core Business
Zachy’s Sweetreats specializes in the preparation and retail of flavored pastillas. The company operates primarily through mall-based kiosks and leverages both in-store sales and online marketplaces to distribute its products. Its target market includes mall-goers, balikbayans, gift buyers, and everyday Filipino consumers seeking nostalgic, high-quality confections.
Product and Service Offerings
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Traditional Pastillas:
- Classic Pastillas de Leche – Made with carabao milk and cane sugar, rolled in fine granulated sugar
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Flavored Variants:
- Ube (Purple Yam)
- Mango
- Assorted Fruit Flavors
Each variety is individually wrapped and packaged in attractive gift-ready boxes, ideal for gifting and sharing. Products are often sold in pack sizes of 200g to 500g, priced between PHP 120–250 depending on flavor and packaging.
Specialization and USP
Zachy’s Sweetreats is distinguished by:
- Authenticity: Handcrafted methods that preserve the traditional taste and texture of pastillas
- Flavor Variety: One of the few brands offering fruit-flavored variants at mall retail scale
- Convenient Retail: Strategic positioning in high-footfall malls and online platforms like Lazada
- Gift Appeal: Packaging tailored for festive occasions, souvenirs, and pasalubong
The brand positions itself as both a nostalgic indulgence and a modern Filipino delicacy.
Financials and Market Presence
As a boutique confectionery operation, Zachy’s Sweetreats does not disclose financial records. However:
- Estimated daily foot traffic per branch: 300–500 customers
- Average sales volume: 150–200 units per day per location
- Peak demand during holidays and festive seasons such as Christmas, Valentine’s, and Holy Week
Sales are amplified through collaborations with SM promotions and online marketplaces.
Shipment Data
There is no indication of international export activity. Zachy’s Sweetreats currently operates within the local Philippine market:
- Mall-based inventory replenishment
- Local delivery partnerships for Metro Manila orders
- E-commerce fulfillment via Lazada for packaged pastillas products
Target Markets
The brand caters to:
- Local mall customers and gift buyers
- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seeking nostalgic gifts for balikbayan boxes
- Corporate clients for gift bundling and seasonal treats
- Online buyers through third-party platforms
Its accessibility and affordable pricing make it ideal for broad consumer demographics.
Capabilities
- Daily in-house confectionery preparation
- Branded packaging and retail-ready gift boxes
- Mall retail staffing and POS integration
- Customer feedback management via Facebook page and online channels
Zachy’s Sweetreats maintains tight quality control while ensuring product consistency across its stalls.
Certifications and Compliance
- Registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- Operates under mall retail vendor licenses with SM Supermalls
- Follows local food handling and sanitation requirements
While not FDA-certified for export, its compliance at the local level ensures safe retail operations.
Customer Testimonials
“The ube pastillas is to die for—perfect gift for balikbayans. Packaging is super nice too.”
— Maria T., SM North EDSA shopper (Facebook Review)
“I always buy Zachy’s when I visit MOA. It reminds me of the pastillas from my hometown but better.”
— Allan R., OFW (comment via Lazada)
Major Achievements
- Successfully scaled from home-based confectionery to mall-based retail operations
- Featured in SM Supermalls social media promotions
- Achieved strong brand following on Facebook with over 10,000 page likes
- Sustained high-volume sales during holidays and local festivals
Zachy’s Sweetreats Pastillas Collection represents a blend of Filipino tradition and modern retail, delivering beloved milk confections in a format that appeals to today’s generation of consumers.