CDO Foodsphere, Inc., commonly known as CDO, is a Philippine meat processing company based in Valenzuela, Metro Manila.
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| Formerly | CDO Food Products (1975–1981) Foodsphere, Inc. (1981–1990) |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | June 25, 1975 |
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| Headquarters | 560 West Service Road, Paso de Blas, , Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Jerome Ong (President) |
| Products | Hotdogs, sausages, canned tuna, canned meat, ham, bacon, delicacies, sweet preserves and processed cheeses |
| Revenue |  ₱18.8 million (2022) |
Number of employees | 1,431 (2022) |
| Divisions | Odyssey Foundation, Inc. |
| Website | www |
History
editThe company was founded by Corazon Dayro Ong along with her husband Jose Ong on June 25, 1975[1] as small business in her residence in Valenzuela. The business was initially known as CDO Food Products with "CDO" derived from the initials of the founder. Their house was transformed into a home factory.[2] CDO started with selling siopao with a longanisa filling, longanisa and tocino products.[3]
In 1981, the company registered as a corporation under the name CDO Foodsphere Inc. with CDO becoming the flagship brand.[2]
It opened its first modern factory in Canumay, still in Valenzuela in 1990 amidst the early 1990s financial crisis. It opened its second factory in 1997, when they started their first canning line and launched CDO Karne Norte.[2]
In June 2009, it opened its 9 hectares (22 acres) factory in Malvar, Batangas.[4]
Products
editIts products include sausages, hams, bacon, hamburger patties, loaves, sweet preserves and processed cheeses. Many of its products are marketed under the CDO brand name.[5] In 2009, the company ventured into the Canned Tuna and broke the monopoly by introducing corned tuna.
In April 2020, CDO Foodsphere launched its online food delivery service through the Viber messaging app.[6]
Product Expansion
editDuring the 1980s and 1990s, CDO Foodsphere expanded its product range to include tocino, tapa, cheesedogs, bacon, chorizo, hams, and sausages. In 1990, the company established its first modern manufacturing facility in Valenzuela City to support large-scale production and enable nationwide distribution. In 1998, it opened a new technoplant with a production capacity of 100,000 kilograms per day.[7][8]
New Products
editIn 2009, CDO Foodsphere expanded into the canned tuna market by introducing San Marino Corned Tuna, entering a segment with established competitors. In 2011, the company launched Highlands Corned Beef, targeting the premium corned beef market.[9][10][11]
Products
editCDO Foodsphere produces a range of food products across various categories:
- Processed Meats: Hotdogs, sausages, hams, bacon, tocino, tapa, chorizo, and hamburger patties
- Canned Goods: Corned beef, corned tuna, and other canned meat products
- Dairy Products: Processed cheeses and sweet preserves
These products are sold under brands including CDO, Bibbo, Holiday, San Marino, Highlands, and Danes.[12][13]
Subsidiary
edit- Odyssey Foundation, Inc.
References
edit- ^ "How CDO evolved in 40 years: From home venture to modern firm". Manila Standard Today. June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Corazon Dayro Ong brings you the taste of home". GMA News. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ "CDO-Foodsphere from a simple dream to a food empire". Manila Bulletin. July 13, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "CDO opens new plant in Batangas". The Philippine Star. June 22, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Foodsphere, Inc - Company Profile". www.cdo.com.ph. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ^ Arcalas, Jasper (April 21, 2020). "CDO rolls out online delivery service". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Manila Standard". Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Expansion Plans: CDO Foodsphere Boosts Capacity". BusinessWorld. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Food Expansion: CDO Introduces Highlands Corned Beef". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Highlands Corned Beef and Market Competition". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "CDO Story: Influencing Tastes, Shaping Values". Manila Bulletin. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "CDO Foodsphere: Growing Brands Portfolio". Philippine Star. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "CDO Foodsphere Product Expansion". BusinessWorld. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
External links
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