WINNING | Century Pacific leans on diversified food portfolio for growth

Insider Spotlight

• First-half revenue climbed 15% to P45.8 billion
• Dairy and coconut are emerging as growth pillars.
• Mindanao projects could create over 4,000 manufacturing roles
  
  
  
  

Century Pacific Food Inc. is building up its dairy, coconut and emerging food businesses as new growth engines, broadening a portfolio long anchored by canned fish and meat brands.

The expansion comes as CNPF was named the Philippines’ Best Managed Company in consumer staples, taking the Gold Award at FinanceAsia’s Best Companies 2026. The annual awards are based on a poll of institutional investors and equity analysts across Asia.

By the numbers

CNPF generated p45.8 billion in consolidated revenue in the first half of 2026, up 15 percent year on year, with its domestic branded and OEM export businesses both growing at double-digit rates.

Over the past five years, revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of 12 percent, while net income has increased 13 percent annually.

CNPF executive chair Chris Po said, "It is a great honor to be recognized by the investing community. The past few years have felt like operating in a perma-crisis, with a combination of geopolitical tension, supply chain shocks, and inflation. Through it all, we've stayed focused on the fundamentals, delivering on our business needs today while continuing to invest for tomorrow. For us, that's how we stay true to our mission of delivering affordable nutrition to Filipino households.”

The big picture

CNPF said in a statement that its diversification strategy has helped sustain its performance despite a volatile operating environment. Its core portfolio includes Century Tuna, 555 and Argentina, while milk, coconut and emerging categories were among its strongest-growing segments in the first half.

Birch Tree has grown from a small player into one of the country’s leading powdered family milk brands. CNPF is also expanding its coconut portfolio across water, milk, oil and other derivatives, tapping the Philippines’ position as a major coconut producer.

What’s next

Capacity expansion in dairy and coconut is expected to generate more than 4,000 manufacturing jobs in Mindanao, further developing the region as a hub for the two businesses.

CNPF is also investing in renewable energy and programs supporting coastal communities, coconut farmers and nutrition.

Bottom line 

CNPF is pairing its established pantry brands with newer categories to build its next generation of growth. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma