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Agri Exim: Growing Global Impact from the Heart of Mindanao
How a purpose-driven agricultural exporter is changing lives through digital connectivity, enabled by PLDT Enterprise.
A harvest driven by purpose. At one of Agri Exim Global Philippines, Inc.’s sourcing sites in Mindanao, a local farmer is preparing freshly collected coconuts. By supporting smallholder farmers and linking them to global markets, Agri Exim, leveraging PLDT Enterprise’s digital solutions, persists in promoting sustainable agriculture and community-focused development throughout the region.
At the southern tip of the Philippines, a company grounded in coconut trees and sustainability is making a significant impact beyond Mindanao. Starting small and expanding into Davao, Agri Exim Global Philippines, Inc. has become a successful exporter of organic and conventional agricultural products, linking local farmers with international markets.
Rooted in a global commitment to sustainability, Agri Exim adopts a triple bottom line approach—focusing on economic, social, and environmental factors—throughout its entire organic value chain. Its goal is to empower smallholder farmers via ethical sourcing, responsible production, and transparent governance. Serving over 100,000 certified organic farmers across various continents and dedicated to ESG standards, Agri Exim strives to be the most trusted source of organic and sustainable food ingredients worldwide. In the Philippines alone, it collaborates with more than 4,500 certified organic farmers cultivating over 17,500 hectares under its organic program.
Agri Exim, a subsidiary of India-based Suminter India Organics, has established itself by sourcing and processing a diverse range of high-value goods. These include virgin coconut oil (VCO), coconut flour, coconut water, coconut water concentrate (CWC), coconut milk and cream, and refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) oil. Beyond its product lines, Agri Exim’s success is anchored in its mission to support smallholder farmers and promote sustainable agriculture in the Philippines.
“I believe in our vision of helping the entire community. We have generated over a thousand jobs in less than 10 years. I think that’s the top reason why I am proud to be with Agri Exim,” said Kareen Grace Lacorte, Lead Business HR.
Agri Exim’s impact reaches well beyond Davao, as it has established a resilient network of agricultural communities that meet global…
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