producers
From heirloom rice grown in the Cordilleras to organic vegetables, sustainable seafood, cacao, mushrooms, and locally raised Kurobuta pork, these Filipino farmers and producers are helping fine dining restaurants put local ingredients—and a new idea of luxury—at the center of the plate.
As cafés and bakeries continue to embrace the country's beloved purple yam, many of the farmers growing it are still grappling with unstable prices, unpredictable weather, and uncertain livelihoods.