“We are quite thrilled with the global development of ‘unMEAT’. The United Arab Emirates is a promising market for us, with its diverse and progressive population and its strong Filipino community. Over the years, our company, together with our partner distributor, has built an extensive distribution footprint here, and we plan to leverage that network to scale up fast,” said Gregory Banzon, CNPF executive vice president and COO.
Banzon said unMEAT has gained a retail footprint of over 200 outlets in the UAE since its launch in June with
The entire line of ‘unMEAT’ is available in the UAE, consisting of meat-free burger patties, Hungarian sausages, nuggets, and minced meat.
All products are made with 100% plant-based ingredients and are great sources of fiber and protein, and are free of cholesterol, transfat, egg, and dairy.
Banzon said unMEAT’ is priced competitively, with a suggested retail price being around 30% lower than other international brands.
Owned by the Po family, Century Pacific is also exploring other international markets, focusing on high impact regions where the company has a strong distribution network.
“We recognize that the playing field for plant-based alternatives is in the global arena. Locking in retail and food service partnerships is key. As we expand ‘unMEAT’s footprint internationally, we will also continue to ramp up our efforts in building consumer awareness and generating trial,” he said.
“We hope that through ‘unMEAT’, we are able to build on our legacy of providing affordable nutrition to more consumers not just in the Philippines but across the globe,” Banzon added.
