CARMEN’S Best is growing its dairy footprint nationwide. With farms in Luzon and now in Mindanao, including a recently acquired facility in Maramag, Bukidnon, where 220 milking cows supply fresh milk to the southern part of the country, the brand now has one of the biggest herds in the Philippines. The brand also has two dairy facilities and an ice cream plant in Laguna, plus a newly added facility in Mindanao. Carmen’s Best is poised to make its dairy products more accessible across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
“From the very beginning, the goal of Carmen’s Best has been simple: give Filipinos access to dairy products that are made fresh, with no substitutes, and with no shortcuts taken,” said Jovy Hernandez, president and CEO of Metro Pacific Agro Ventures, Inc. (MPAV) and Carmen’s Best. “Now that we’ve expanded to Visayas and Mindanao, we’re excited to offer more customers not just our ice cream but also our new milk and cheese products, all proudly made with 100% fresh cow’s milk.”
Earlier this year, Carmen’s Best also participated in the 2025 Food Summit, where Hernandez met with leaders of the agri sector and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce. The engagement underscored the brand’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with local partners in strengthening the dairy industry in Visayas and Mindanao.
Carmen’s Best started expanding nationwide in March 2025 through key retail partnerships with SM Hypermarket, Robinson’s Supermarket, Metro Paisano, Puregold, and The Marketplace, making its products easier to find than ever. Soon, Carmen’s Best will also be present in restaurants, hotels, resorts, events, and festivals. In Cebu, scooping stations are also in the pipeline.
Expanding the Diary Lineup
With a wider distribution, dairy lovers in Cebu, Davao, Bukidnon, and CDO can look forward to getting a chance to try out and enjoy Carmen’s Best portfolio of fresh dairy products. The lineup currently spans three main categories, all crafted with fresh, locally sourced milk and made under the highest quality standards.
Carmen’s Best Ice Cream includes a wide range of gourmet flavors, known to be indulgent and containing only the finest & high-quality ingredients. Now, people can expect to find bestsellers like Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Everyone Loves Vanilla in groceries near them!
Launched earlier this year, Carmen’s Best Milk is made with 100% cow’s milk. It’s available in Whole Milk (1L), Low-Fat Milk (1L), Low-Fat Chocolate Milk (1L), and Barista Fresh Milk (1L), specially crafted for coffee lovers as it contains exactly 3.2% fat to create the perfect microfilm for lattes and cappuccinos. An all-new flavor, Salted Caramel Milk, has also just launched, crafted from a signature caramel recipe and blended with fresh milk.
Soon, Carmen’s Best will also be introducing its line of cheese products, starting with a classic Filipino favorite – Kesong Puti.
A Commitment to quality
Carmen’s Best has always stood for giving Filipinos access to dairy that’s 100% fresh, delicious, and made with integrity. By reaching more areas in the country, the brand takes a step forward in continuing its promise of “Bringing Our Best” – now to Visayas and Mindanao.
