D&L Premium Food Corp. (DLPF), the food subsidiary of D&L Industries, was recently honored by the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) with the Market Diversification Award.
The award, which was given during the 2025 National Export Week held last Dec. 4, recognizes companies that have successfully entered new international markets and strengthened the global presence of Philippine exports.
It highlights firms that reduce market concentration risk while achieving sustained growth across multiple export destinations.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the DTI. Expanding the global reach of Philippine-made, high-value food products has long been a strategic priority for us,” DLPF president and chief executive Vincent Lao said.
“As we continue to grow our footprint across new markets, our goal is to reach at least 50 percent of our total group sales from exports in the coming years. This award reinforces our commitment to help broaden the country’s export base and promote Philippine innovation on the world stage,” he said.
DLPF is the operating company behind D&L’s new manufacturing plant in the Batangas Special Economic Zone in Tanauan City.
The P10-billion facility, which became operational in 2023, was established to support the growing demand for specialty oils, fats, and customized food ingredients for both domestic and international markets.
DLPF produces high-quality, value-added food ingredients. It supplies a broad range of segments—including food manufacturers, restaurants, bakeries, confectioneries and other institutional customers.
During the first nine months of the year, D&L export revenues climbed 20 percent year-on-year to P11 billion.
