{"id":3261,"date":"2024-12-13T08:18:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T00:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/?p=3261"},"modified":"2025-02-02T22:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T14:21:19","slug":"nocci-hosts-catch-up-meeting-with-davao-cacao-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/nocci-hosts-catch-up-meeting-with-davao-cacao-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"NOCCI Hosts Catch-Up Meeting with Davao Cacao Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Catch-up meeting with former DTI-XI Regional Director and Davao Cacao Guru Mr. Edwin Banquerigo at Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) office in Dumaguete City.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOCCI Engages with Davao Cacao Expert to Strengthen Industry Growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI)<\/strong> recently hosted a catch-up meeting with Mr. Edwin Banquerigo<\/strong>, former DTI-XI Regional Director<\/strong> and renowned Davao Cacao Guru<\/strong>, at the NOCCI office in Dumaguete City<\/strong>. The meeting served as a valuable exchange of insights on the latest developments, emerging market opportunities, and strategies to strengthen the cacao industry<\/strong> in Negros Oriental.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the global demand for premium cacao products rising<\/strong>, the discussion focused on enhancing production quality, expanding market reach, and fostering business collaborations<\/strong> to position the province as a competitive player in the cacao industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cacao Industry: A Key Growth Sector for Negros Oriental<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Cacao farming has been identified as a high-potential industry<\/strong> in Negros Oriental due to its suitable climate, fertile soil, and increasing interest from farmers and agripreneurs<\/strong>. With the Philippine cacao sector gaining momentum, NOCCI recognizes the importance of leveraging expertise from industry leaders like Mr. Banquerigo<\/strong> to further boost the region\u2019s cacao development.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the meeting, discussions centered on:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Improving cacao farm productivity and quality standards<\/strong> to meet global export requirements.<\/span>
\n\u2714 Strengthening farmer education and training<\/strong> in best agricultural practices.<\/span>
\n\u2714 Identifying key investment opportunities<\/strong> to enhance cacao processing and value-adding.<\/span>
\n\u2714 Creating strategic partnerships<\/strong> between local farmers, businesses, and government agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Negros Oriental has great potential to become a significant cacao producer,”<\/em> said Edwin Banquerigo<\/strong>. “By focusing on quality, sustainability, and market linkages, the province can establish itself as a key player in the industry.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Leveraging Davao\u2019s Success in Cacao Farming<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Davao has long been regarded as the cacao capital of the Philippines<\/strong>, producing over 70% of the country\u2019s cacao output<\/strong>. Learning from Davao\u2019s experience, NOCCI explored ways to replicate its success by adopting effective farming techniques, post-harvest processing methods, and market-driven strategies<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaways from Davao\u2019s cacao industry growth include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Encouraging farm diversification<\/strong> \u2013 Combining cacao with intercrops to maximize land productivity.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Strengthening farmer cooperatives<\/strong> \u2013 Helping small-scale growers achieve economies of scale.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Ensuring quality through proper fermentation and drying techniques<\/strong> \u2013 Essential for producing premium-grade cacao.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Developing local and export markets<\/strong> \u2013 Expanding beyond traditional buyers to specialty chocolate makers and global consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n

By implementing these strategies, Negros Oriental can enhance its cacao industry\u2019s competitiveness<\/strong> while supporting sustainable agriculture and rural development<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOCCI\u2019s Role in Supporting the Cacao Industry<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As a key business organization in Negros Oriental<\/strong>, NOCCI plays a vital role in promoting cacao industry development through:<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Business Matching & Market Access<\/strong> \u2013 Connecting farmers with potential buyers, investors, and processing companies.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Advocacy & Policy Support<\/strong> \u2013 Engaging with government agencies to create favorable policies for cacao farmers.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Capacity-Building Programs<\/strong> \u2013 Organizing training sessions on sustainable farming, processing, and entrepreneurship.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Investment Promotion<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging agribusiness investments to enhance the local cacao value chain.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to NOCCI President Edward Du<\/strong>, the chamber remains committed to positioning Negros Oriental as a major cacao producer<\/strong> through collaboration, innovation, and industry partnerships<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The growing interest in cacao farming presents a major economic opportunity for our province. Through strategic initiatives, we aim to create a thriving cacao industry that benefits both farmers and businesses,”<\/em> Du stated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exploring Future Opportunities for Cacao Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Following the meeting, NOCCI and Mr. Banquerigo outlined several key initiatives<\/strong> to advance the local cacao sector<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Scaling Up Cacao Production<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging more farmers to engage in sustainable cacao farming.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Enhancing Post-Harvest Processing<\/strong> \u2013 Investing in proper fermentation and drying facilities to maintain quality.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Building Stronger Market Linkages<\/strong> \u2013 Establishing connections with chocolate manufacturers and global buyers.<\/span>
\n\ud83d\udd39 Developing Cacao-Based Enterprises<\/strong> \u2013 Promoting value-added products such as artisan chocolates and cacao-based beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n

With these initiatives, NOCCI envisions Negros Oriental as a competitive force in the Philippine cacao industry<\/strong>, capable of producing world-class cacao beans and products.<\/span><\/p>\n

The catch-up meeting between NOCCI and cacao expert Edwin Banquerigo<\/strong> marks a significant step toward strengthening the cacao industry in Negros Oriental<\/strong>. By leveraging Davao\u2019s successful strategies, fostering market-driven approaches, and empowering local farmers<\/strong>, the province is well-positioned to thrive in the global cacao market<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

As NOCCI continues to champion agricultural innovation and business growth<\/strong>, its collaboration with industry leaders underscores the potential of cacao as a high-value commodity<\/strong> that can drive economic progress and sustainable livelihoods<\/strong> in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Catch-up meeting with former DTI-XI Regional Director and Davao Cacao Guru Mr. Edwin Banquerigo at Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) office in Dumaguete City. NOCCI Engages with Davao Cacao Expert to Strengthen Industry Growth The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) recently hosted a catch-up meeting with Mr. Edwin Banquerigo, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,45,49],"tags":[127],"class_list":{"0":"post-3261","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-agriculture-fisheries","8":"category-investment-promotion","9":"category-msme-development","10":"tag-cacao"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3261"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3261\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nocci.biz\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}