Hort Innovation kickstarts PHL summer with ‘One Grape Day’ through Grown in Good Nature campaign

THIS summer, let the flavor of Australia come to your table with a fresh new harvest of Australian table grapes. Hort Innovation, through the “Grown in Good Nature” campaign, which once again brings farm fresh quality Aussie grapes to the Philippines.

The unmatched combination of lush Australian soil, and a perfect environment and system for growing makes Australian table grapes juicy and sweet as well as vitamin and mineral-rich.

“Australia has built a reputation of supplying safe, fresh, high quality fruit that is sought after by all countries. The perfect growing conditions of cold nights, warm days, clean irrigation, no humidity with dry air all contribute to growing the best quality grapes. Close proximity to the Philippines means grapes can be in the market within 48 hours if air freighted or 16 days by sea. Australia now grows all the new varieties which gives importers a great choice to suit their consumers.” says Jeff Scott of the ATGA (Australian Table Grapes Association).

“Grown In Good Nature” ensures that the grapes remain in top condition from farm to table through a series of proper cold storages. All Australian farmers have their own cold chain management with cool rooms on farms. Once the fruit is harvested it is placed in the cool rooms within an hour and from there, all the way through the cold chain process, the grapes do not exceed three degrees Celsius. This helps maintain freshness, crispness and quality of the grapes Vietnam receives. The grapes are temperature tracked in the sea containers right through their 16-day journey to ensure they arrive in the same condition as they left the farm.

“With The Philippines ranking high (5th) in the market consumption of table grapes, it is our mission here in Australia to ensure that the good nature of our land and people comes through in the exports we share with the world. This is why our table grapes are superior in color, taste, and overall quality. Hort Innovation supports the table grape industry with their R&D and Marketing objectives to ensure Australia is a world leader in horticulture products.” says Scott attesting to the collective goal of both “Grown In Good Nature” and Austrade.

Consumers can take advantage of the harvest season by purchasing “Grown in Good Nature’s” table grapes from their local groceries such as The Marketplace, Shopwise, S&R, The Landmark and Robinsons supermarkets. Australian table grapes will be available this season from February to the end of June. Shoppers may also learn more about the Australian Table Grape industry by scanning the QR code included with each product. For more information, check out Hort’s LinkedIn page to know more about the upcoming campaigns: https:// au.linkedin.com/company/hort-innovation.

MONDELEZ Philippines employees came together for the first time since the pandemic – since 2019 to be exact – to volunteer for a worthy cause for the community. A total of 55 volunteers donned gloves and hairnets to pack nutritious meals for 770 students of Baclaran Elementary School in Parañaque City, where the snack company’s manufacturing plant is also located. The activity was held together with food bank Rise Against Hunger, a partner of the Company since 2018. Together, the two organizations work to help avoid food waste and support communities in danger of facing hunger. Employees were also supported by volunteer mobilization group Hands on Manila, who helped kick-off a series of volunteer activities for the Company in celebration of its 60th anniversary in the Philippines this 2023.

About Mondelēz International MONDELĒZ International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2021 net revenues of approximately

$29 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www. twitter.com/MDLZ.

About Mondelez Philippines

MONDELEZ Philippines, Inc. has been providing consumers with delicious snack products for the past 60 years - since 1963. Its product portfolio includes Tang powdered beverages, Eden cheese, mayonnaise and sandwich spread, Cheez Whiz spread, Oreo cookies, Tiger energy biscuits, belVita breakfast biscuits, as well as Toblerone and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates. The company employs about 450 people in the Philippines, with a manufacturing facility in Parañaque City. Visit https://ph.mondelezinternational. com/home.

PCCI announces return of their run for a cause this year with 'PCCI Cares Fur You' at CCP complex

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm recently announced the return of the PCCI Cares Run for a Cause 2023 aptly titled “PCCI Cares Fur You.”

The fifth run for a cause event will happen on May 28, 2023, at the Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex in Pasay City. This running event’s comeback will welcome not only running professionals and enthusiasts but also fur parents and their cuddly fur babies.

PCCI’s event partner, Aldenver Events, represented by Veronica Ramos revealed the background behind this year’s theme. “The inclusion of our pet friends in our fun run festivity will make our running event comeback more entertaining,” Ramos explained. “This is worth mentioning, especially during the lockdown when our fur babies have been our source of joy and sanity,” she adds.

Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., PCCI’s Honorary Chairman and Treasurer and a Director for CSR, shared his gratitude for the support of the sponsors, running groups, and the media for this event. “This is the fifth fun run and with your support, it will be a success again. You know very well that PCCI, whenever there are calamities or whenever there is a need, we would like to do our part,” Ortiz-Luis, Jr. said.

PCCI will gather all its member companies as well as non-member companies in this notable activity to keep espousing a healthy lifestyle in the workplace and the business community. More than the fun and camaraderie, this run for a cause will extend assistance to the needs of our underprivileged citizens in the country.

PCCI Cares Fur You Run for a Cause 2023 will feature short- and long-distance running categories – 1 km with pets, 1 km with kids, and 1 km with seniors, 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km runs. A Zumba activity will help warm up the participants before the run.

Meanwhile, PCCI’s generous sponsors will give away special prizes during the awarding ceremony. In addition, PCCI will give a plaque and a cash prize of P20,000.00 to the largest number of registered participants coming from any PCCI member companies or running organizations who will join the said activity.

To register, visit www. myruntime.com. The joining fees are as follows: 1 km with Pets

(P600.00), 1 km with Kids (P500.00), and 1 km with Seniors (P800.00- senior discount to be applied), 3 km (P650.00), 5 km (P750.00), and 10 km (P850.00). Participants will receive a singlet, race bib, and finisher’s medal. They will also get loot bags from the sponsors of this activity.

The sponsors of PCCI Cares Fur You Run for a Cause 2023 are SM Prime, Philexport, San Miguel Corporation, Zesto Corporation, Hotel 101, Merrymart, Samgyeopmasarap, Fixifoot, Megafiber, Real Steel, EMS Corporation, Salonpas, Sip Water and The Westin Manila. For more information regarding this upcoming fun run, please contact Fadi Murad or Arlou Lovendino at (02) 846-8621/8468196 local 128 or 0991-4383880/09175410586. Please send your inquiries via e-mail to fadi.murad@philippinechamber.com or arlou. lovendino@philippinechamber.com.

You may also contact PCCI’s event partner, Aldenver Events and look for Nikka Ramos at 0918-8133333. Follow the Facebook pages of PCCI Cares Run for a Cause and Aldenver Events for updates and other information.

Tet Andolong