Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center

27/11/2025

27/11/2025

📣 NOTICE TO OUR DEAR CLIENTS ‼️

Please be advised that the NMFIC Office will be closed tomorrow, November 28, 2025 as the Center will conduct its Year-End Planning and Evaluation.

The office will resume its services on December 1, 2025, Monday.

24/11/2025

The Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NMFIC) was honored to be invited by ATI-RTC X, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental last November 21, 2025, through NMFIC Manager Phoebe L. Galeon, LPT, PFT, to take part in the celebration of National Rice Awareness Month and Organic Agriculture Month with the theme “PalayHigalaay sa ATI: OAng NRAM — Be RICEPONSIBLE.”

NMFIC proudly served as part of the board of judges for the Sarap at Sining: Food Art for Rice and Organic competition, represented by:
• Erlyn Grace P. Aguilar, MSc, PFT – NMFIC Technical Researcher
• Fabio Jr. Dela Victoria Guno, MSc, PFT – NMFIC Technical Researcher
• Erick Noah S. De Ala, PFT – DFST Faculty
• Charina Maye G. Rosario – NMFIC Food Technologist I

Thank you, ATI-RTC X, for the invitation and for the opportunity to support initiatives that promote rice awareness, creativity, and organic agriculture! 🌾✨

05/11/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐏–𝐍𝐌𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (USTP–NMFIC) proudly welcomes Fire Star Dream Concoctions, known for its brand “Shiga”, as one of its valued MSME partners through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on October 28, 2025, at the NMFIC Building, USTP Cagayan de Oro Campus.

Founded in 2008, Fire Star Dream Concoctions (Shiga) began as a small family business with a single bottle of chili and garlic. The company’s story is rooted in community empowerment, beginning with a mission to help local farmers from the Higaonon tribe in Talakag, Bukidnon by providing a fair and stable market for their native sili (chili). This initiative paved the way for sustainable partnerships and growth that continue to inspire the brand today.

Now a proudly local enterprise, Shiga offers a wide range of flavorful and authentic products, including Chili & Garlic, Onion & Garlic, Palapa, Chili Sauce, Raw Wild Honey, Gluten-Free Adlai Rice, and Coco Vinegar. Each product reflects the company’s dedication to quality, authenticity, and the rich culinary heritage of Mindanao.

Through this partnership, USTP–NMFIC will support Shiga by providing access to its FDA-licensed facilities and equipment rental services, helping the company enhance its production processes and ensure consistent product quality as it continues to expand its market reach.

This collaboration emphasizes USTP–NMFIC’s commitment to empowering local food enterprises through science-based innovation, bridging research, technology, and industry to strengthen food quality, safety, and competitiveness across Northern Mindanao.

Shiga’s products are available in local retail outlets and online through Shopee and Lazada, making it easier for customers nationwide to experience the authentic flavors of Mindanao.

If you have inquiries or would like to order Shiga’s products, you may reach them through the following contact details:

📍 Fire Star Dream Concoctions (Shiga)
#108, 12th–14th Streets, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
📧 shigachili@gmail.com
📞 09164940300
📲 Facebook: Shiga
🛒 Shop Online: https://s.shopee.ph/4LBJCHdGXu?share_channel_code=5

04/11/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐏-𝐍𝐌𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (USTP–NMFIC) proudly welcomes Jabar’s Food Products as one of its newest MSME partners through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the NMFIC Building, USTP Cagayan de Oro Campus, last October 28, 2025.

Founded in 2020 by Ms. Queen Ella Racinez, Jabar’s Food Products is a homegrown enterprise located along CM Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. What started as a homemade garlic paste enjoyed by family, friends, and neighbors soon turned into a growing local brand known for its flavor and quality.

This year marks a milestone for Jabar’s as it expands its product line with two exciting new offerings — Mushroom Paste and Pickled Papaya — showcasing its continuous drive for innovation and passion for proudly Filipino-made products.

Through this partnership, USTP–NMFIC will extend its support to Jabar’s Food Products by providing access to its FDA-licensed facilities and equipment rental services. These resources aim to assist the company in enhancing its production processes and ensuring product quality as it continues to expand its market reach.

Jabar’s Food Products envisions bringing Filipino-made food to every table, both locally and internationally, while creating livelihood opportunities that uplift communities.

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴:

📍 Jabar’s Food Products, CM Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

📞 +63 908 210 4588

📧 jabarsfoodproducts21@gmail.com
| queenellaracinez@gmail.com

📲 Facebook: Jabar’s Food Products

03/11/2025

𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣–𝗡𝗠𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (USTP–NMFIC) proudly welcomes Sugaric Cakes and Pastries Manufacturing as one of its valued MSME partners through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on October 28, 2025, at the NMFIC Building, USTP Cagayan de Oro Campus.

Sugaric Cakes and Pastries Manufacturing is a Bukidnon-based local enterprise engaged in the production and distribution of cheese stick snacks under the brand “Sugaric Sweet Treats.” Founded by the dynamic couple Sugar and Ric Jr. Suazo, the company has grown from a humble home-based bakery into a thriving local brand committed to quality, affordability, and community empowerment.

Their products, ranging from the classic Cheese Sticks, Ube Yummy Cheese Sticks, and Pineapple Delight Cheese Sticks, to customized cakes and traditional Filipino delicacies, have become household favorites and must-buy souvenirs for visitors to Bukidnon. Their well-loved Cheese Sticks are available in pasalubong centers, souvenir shops, convenience stores, school canteens, and partner outlets such as Bukidnon Dairy.

Mr. Ric Jr. Suazo shared Sugaric’s vision of expanding its market reach to more distant regions and exploring potential export opportunities. To achieve this, the company has partnered with USTP–NMFIC to scientifically determine and enhance the shelf life of their signature Cheese Sticks, ensuring longer product stability while maintaining safety and quality.

Through this collaboration, NMFIC will provide Research and Development (R&D) assistance and technical support focused on product improvement and shelf-life enhancement, empowering Sugaric to scale up production, strengthen market competitiveness, and maintain consistent product standards.

This partnership highlights USTP–NMFIC’s continued mission to empower local food enterprises through science-based innovation, bridging research, technology, and industry to advance food quality, safety, and competitiveness across Northern Mindanao.

If you have an inquiry, want to place an order, or are interested in joining their reseller program, don’t hesitate to reach out through the following contact details:

📍 Sugaric Cakes and Pastries Manufacturing
Purok 2, San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
📞 0916-680-0896 / 0938-031-0086
📧 admin@sugaric.biz | sweettreats@sugaric.biz

📲 Facebook: Sugaric Sweet Treats

🛒 Online Shop: https://shop.sugaric.biz

📍 List of Resellers: https://bit.ly/sugaricresellers

29/10/2025

𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐏-𝐍𝐌𝐅𝐈𝐂 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨

The Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NMFIC) proudly hosted its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony on October 28, 2025, held at the NMFIC Building, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) – Cagayan de Oro Campus.

Led by Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System President, and Ms. Phoebe L. Galeon, NMFIC Manager, the event gathered ten (10) valued partner Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—all united by a shared vision of advancing food innovation, research, and technology in Northern Mindanao. The following partners includes: AM Noble Nature’s Blessing Marketing Inc., Fire Star Dream Concoctions, Golden Grains Marketing Cooperative, Jabar’s Food Products, JVCare Food Specialty Co., Mindulao Farmers Agrarian Reform Multipurpose Cooperative, Mr. Michael Ting, Persimmon Fastfood and Bakeshoppe Co., Sugaric Cakes and Pastries Manufacturing, and Katilingbanong Pamahandi sa Mindanaw Foundation Incorporated.

These partnerships reflect the strong and growing collaboration between USTP and local MSMEs through Research and Development (R&D), Product Improvement, Product Development, and FDA-Licensed Facility Rental Services offered by the NMFIC. Each initiative continues to empower local enterprises, helping them elevate their products and become more competitive in both local and global markets.

Through this endeavour, USTP reaffirms its commitment to innovation-driven development and community empowerment—bridging science, technology, and industry to create sustainable impact in the region.

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20/10/2025

👩‍🍳✨ Ready to level up your food business?

Join the Comprehensive CGMP Training Session this November 8, 2025 at Vjandep Bulua Function Hall, CDO! 🍴

Learn everything you need to know about food safety, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) — essential for FDA registration and quality assurance.

💡 Why join?
✅ Improve product quality
✅ Gain practical compliance skills
✅ Network with industry experts
✅ Boost your business reputation

🎟️ Early Bird Rates:
FOPA Members – ₱800
Non-Members – ₱1,000

📞 Register now!
📱 09271205219
📧 maysgoldenpies@gmail.com

Let’s make food safety a priority! 💪

08/10/2025

SEED Program Partners toured at Food Innovation Center(FIC), University of Science and technology of Southern Philippines Cagayan de Oro City Campus last August 22, 2025.

03/10/2025

✨𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙊𝙎𝙏 𝙍𝙎𝙏𝙒 2025!✨

Today marks the final day of our exhibit here at the Bayfront Arena, Oroquieta City. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore how the Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center (NMFIC) is transforming local products through science, technology, and innovation! 🚀🍴

📍 Drop by our booth and discover our innovative food products, cutting-edge processes, and how we empower communities through food technology.

✨ Let’s shape the future of food together!