Republic of the Philippines

Sorsogon State University

College of Business and Management

Sorsogon City Campus

LOCAL BUSINESS THAT ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE:

PILMICO FOODS CORPORATION

Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico) is one of the leading flour and feeds manufacturer and meat
producers in the Philippines. Pilmico marked the Aboitiz Group’s first foray into the food industry when
brothers Vidal and Ramon Aboitiz partnered with Pillsbury Company of Minnesota, USA, and its flour
milling company that was formerly known as Pillsbury-Mindanao Flour Milling Corp., Inc. The Aboitiz
Group eventually acquired full ownership of the company in 1990 and rebranded to its current name,
Pilmico Foods Corporation. Its success in the flour industry forged the way for Pilmico to venture into
other aspects of the food value chain. In 1998, they established Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation, its
agribusiness unit specializing in manufacturing feeds and producing meats. Its feedmill and farms are
equipped with modern machines and technologies, providing top-notch manufacturing processes and
products.
From the Philippines to the Asia Pacific:
Not only did Pilmico expand its portfolio, but it also expanded regionally by acquiring Vinh Hoan Feeds in
Vietnam and Gold Coin Group. Through these businesses, Pilmico and Gold Coin has 29 facilities across 8
countries in the Asia Pacific region: the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and
Brunei. From flour to feeds, meats, and more Pilmico and Gold Coin offers a diverse range of products
for all customers. They have expanded into the retail market, bringing its pet food brands “Maxime,”
“Tommy,” and “Woofy,” and its meats brand “The Good Meat,” closer to customers.