10 Years na OFW, Ngayon May Sariling Farm Brand!

How did a former OFW couple turn a small farm into the Philippines' first locally made ginger beer? In this episode of The Business Explorer, we visit Mace Farm's booth from Zamboanga Sibugay at the Davao trade fair and hear how a family that worked in Singapore for a decade came home to farm after the pandemic. We talk about their farm-flavored artisan ice cream (charcoal, calamansi, kalabasa, kamote, chili, mushroom), their kombucha and herb-infused coconut wines, the challenges of selling premium products "from the mountain to the metropolis," how DTI Region 9 helped with branding, testing and trade fairs, and Michael's advice for anyone thinking of leaving a job to start a business. Order from Mace Farm (online delivery; open to distributors in Davao and Metro areas): Facebook: Mace Farm 📸 Instagram: @mace_farm Want DTI help for your business? Visit your DTI provincial office or Negosyo Center. ZAMPEX (Zamboanga Peninsula Exposition): October 7-11, KCC Mall de Zamboanga. The Business Explorer is dedicated to discovering business ideas, opportunities, and inspiring Filipino entrepreneurs across the Philippines.