When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our country, many of the businesses and industries closed their operation due to the detrimental effects of the lockdown. However, only essential businesses continue to operate to supply the basic needs of the people. One of which is the food ingredients industry. There is...
JANUARY 2021 NEWS BITE: MARKET BRIEF DURING COVID-19
This provides a condensed update on the current COVID-19 situation, state of the carrageenan market, and supply chain conditions. CARRAGEENAN MARKET The pandemic has made consumers recognize that wellbeing is a vital concern. According to Mintel’s latest Global Food and Drink Trends for 2021, consumers look for more functional...
COVID-19 RELIEF OPERATION
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), W Hydrocolloids donated 50 sacks of rice to bring relief to those who are affected by COVID-19. The global pandemic has made it vital for people to make sudden adjustments in their daily lives as the government enforced enhanced community quarantine that...
VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION
Last February 14, W Group (parent company of W Hydrocolloids) celebrated Valentine’s Day in a fun and sweet way. The Human Resources Department invited everyone to wear their relationship status by dressing to work in the color that corresponds their current status (Red – In a relationship, Black – Broken-hearted,...
USFDA ACCREDITATION
We are pleased to announce that our production facility in Carmona, Cavite has successfully passed the regulatory inspection by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) last November 2019 with no non-conformance found. Our Quality Management and Systems Control (QMSC) Department has worked closely with USFDA to ensure our facility...
COVID-19 STATEMENT
As the nation continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, we want you to know that the health and safety of our employees, clients and communities is our top priority. We are supportive of the actions being undertaken by the Philippine Government to help protect the safety and well-being of...