Mega Prime Foods Inc. (MPFI), the maker of Mega Sardines, is expanding into agriculture through a partnership with Thai agro-industrial giant Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF).
The companies recently broke ground on the multibillion-peso Mega CP Layer Complex in Zamboanga City, positioning the area as an emerging hub for modern poultry production. The project is among the first world-class egg-layer facilities in the region and aims to strengthen local food security.
MPFI said the partnership combines its local market presence with CPF’s global expertise in integrated poultry operations to build a more resilient food ecosystem.
“This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to innovation and nation-building,” said Michelle Tiu Lim-Chan, MPFI president and chief executive. “As we expand beyond seafood, we aim to play a more active role in strengthening food security, supporting local communities, and delivering accessible, high-quality nutrition.”
Marvin Tiu Lim, MPFI chief growth and development officer, said the venture marks a step toward building a “future-ready food system” by combining local capabilities with international agricultural expertise.
The facility is designed with an initial capacity of up to 100 million eggs annually, with plans to scale up fivefold. It will adopt CPF’s integrated layer model, featuring advanced farm systems and strict biosecurity protocols adapted to Philippine conditions. CPF will lead technical implementation and farm management.
Spanning 22 hectares, the complex will incorporate sustainability features, including an odor control system and a biogas facility that converts waste into renewable energy.
MPFI said the project is expected to generate jobs in Mindanao while strengthening Zamboanga’s role in the country’s agricultural development.
The company, which traces its roots to a fishing business established in 1975, said the expansion marks its continued transformation into a diversified food firm.
