MANILA — In celebration of National Coconut Week, Monde Nissin Corporation proudly participated as a Gold Sponsor of Cocolinarya Turismo 2025, a premier culinary event organized by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). Held at SM Megamall Trade Hall, Building B, last August 29, 2025, the event gathered key figures from government, industry, and education, and secretaries from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Agriculture (DA).
As part of its sponsorship, Monde Nissin showcased GoodNom Fresh Gata, a proudly Filipino product that celebrates the coconut as a locally sourced, sustainable ingredient. GoodNom brings the versatility of coconut to Filipino cuisine thanks to its 5 Sarap Signs of fresh gata–Maputi, Mabango, Malapot, Manamis-namis at Ma-krema. By promoting coconut in Filipino cuisine, Monde Nissin reinforces its commitment to supporting smallholder farmers, advancing local agriculture, and promoting Filipino food heritage.
“This partnership reflects our deep belief in the power of local. By introducing GoodNom Fresh Gata at Cocolinarya Turismo 2025, we celebrate the richness of our culinary traditions and advocate for a more sustainable and inclusive food system,” said Marc Alejo, Monde Nissin’s Head of Public Affairs. “We are honored to support the coconut industry, whose resilience and potential continue to inspire us. Through events like this, we move closer to our goal of Making Better Possible.”
Cocolinarya Turismo 2025, co-organized by the DTI-Bureau of Market Development, Promotions and OTOP (DTI-BMDPO), Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP), and Lyceum of the Philippines University Laguna, gives students and educators a platform to reimagine the role of coconut in the future of culinary, tourism, and hospitality education. This year’s theme, “Exploring Horizons, Empowering Futures,” encourages innovation, sustainability, and youth empowerment through Filipino cuisine.
Monde Nissin’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to shared value creation, sustainable sourcing practices, and partnerships that uplift local industries. As the company continues to expand its offerings rooted in Filipino tradition and agricultural potential, GoodNom Fresh Gata stands as a symbol of how purposeful products can create impact from farm to table.
