Century Pacific Cited as a Forbes Best Employer

Century Pacific Food, Inc. (PSE: CNPF) was once again recognized as part of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025 for the second year in a row.

The company is home to legacy brands such as Century Tuna, 555, Argentina, and Birch Tree, as well as emerging brands like Coco Mama, Goodest, and unMeat. (Photo: Century Pacific Food, Inc.)

As one of the Philippines’ leading food companies, this distinction demonstrates the group’s commitment to nurturing an impact-driven and values-based organization.

CNPF President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Po said, “We are truly grateful to be named again as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers. This award goes out to the 30,000 individuals we get to support through our business. It’s a reminder that when people gather around an inspiring mission, they can work together to create real, positive impact.”

“That is why we always aim to cultivate a harmonious environment that enables our people to flourish as empowered and collaborative leaders. A big part of this is helping them recognize how their work contributes to our mission of providing affordable nutrition to families.”

The company is home to legacy brands such as Century Tuna, 555, Argentina, and Birch Tree, as well as emerging brands like Coco Mama, Goodest, and unMeat.

At present, CNPF products can be found in nine out of 10 Filipino households and are accessible in over 800,000 points of sale. As a player in consumer staples, its portfolio of brands plays an essential role in making healthier choices more accessible and affordable for consumers.

George Wang III, CNPF Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, said, “Our people show up with a passion for excellence, malasakit, and humility, which makes the work that we do meaningful and rewarding — and even fun and enjoyable. It’s inspiring to see our core values lived out every day, guiding how we grow and work together as a team. At Century Pacific, we commit to providing avenues for our people to develop, not only in their careers but also as individuals.”

CNPF prioritizes people development, values formation, employee engagement, and a culture of volunteerism and sustainability with programs such as Century Leadership University, 7 Habits Training, Century Cares, Kain Po — CNPF’s flagship feeding program — and the Sibol Awards, which recognize business units for their sustainability initiatives.

CNPF also believes in providing equal opportunity and livelihood creation.

Among the notable endeavors in 2025 was the Dual Tech Partnership Program, where CNPF offered internships to technical scholars from marginalized communities for eventual full-time employment.

As of year-end, a total of 46 trainees had been deployed across four business units.

Janina Mendoza, Assistant Vice President of the Tuna Export Business, has been with CNPF for over 20 years.

She said, “For 20 years, CPFI has been more than a workplace — it has been my home. It’s a place where shared dreams are shaped by teamwork and become shared success. Together, we expanded our reach and products, nourishing and delighting not just the Philippines but the world. At the heart of our operations is a simple truth: ‘basta’t sama-sama, kayang-kaya’ — for it is together that we reach greater heights.”

Forbes’ list is based on independent surveys conducted globally with over 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Century Pacific Food, Inc. is among the nine Philippine companies on the list.