October 31, 2025

 

Bounty Fresh–BDO collaboration fuels Philippines' sustainable food supply chain 

 

 

 

"Food security and nutrition have always been at the heart of our purpose," said Tennyson G. Chen, chair of Bounty Fresh Group Holdings Inc., one of the Philippines' largest fully integrated poultry producers.

 

"We entered the agri-food space to contribute to these national priorities while helping professionalise and boost the local poultry sector."

 

What began as a modest family-run enterprise has evolved into a leading force in the country's agri-food landscape. Bounty Fresh Food has become synonymous with trusted quality, with well-loved brands such as Bounty Fresh and Chooks-to-Go.

 

A pioneer in traceable and antibiotic-free poultry production, Bounty Fresh has built a nationwide food system that is resilient, sustainable, and inclusive—providing livelihoods in rural areas while ensuring Filipino households have access to safe and nutritious food.

 

Behind Bounty Fresh's continued growth is a long-standing partnership with BDO Unibank Inc.—one of the Philippines' biggest banks. BDO has supported the company's expansion through strategic financing and infrastructure development, from modernizing operations and enhancing logistics to helping fund the acquisition of New Zealand's Tegel Foods, marking Bounty's international milestone.

 

"BDO has played an important role in enabling Bounty's growth over the years," Chen noted. "From everyday banking and cash management needs to strategic milestones, they have been a valuable part of our journey."

 

According to Charles M. Rodriguez, BDO EVP and head of Institutional Banking Group, the partnership represents more than financial collaboration.

 

"At BDO, supporting companies like Bounty Fresh Food goes beyond financing," Rodriguez said. "We share a vision of nation-building — one that empowers communities and uplifts the lives of Filipinos."

 

As Bounty Fresh continues to innovate and expand, its collaboration with BDO stands as a model for how strong partnerships between private enterprises and financial institutions can drive inclusive growth and strengthen the country's food security.

 

Together, they are proving that sustainable business practices, backed by financial empowerment, can help nourish not just households—but an entire nation.

 

-      InsiderPH