Vjandep Bakeshop took the Camiguin delicacy, PASTEL, and turned the cream-filled buns into a signature product. Making its mark in 1990, growing demand outstripped Vjandep’s capabilities, that is, until DOST came in to infuse it with modern equipment and production methods. Vjandep’s productivity went up by 30% and the shanty-like factory located in Mambajao, Camiguin has given way to two plants, one in Camiguin and the other, in Cagayan de Oro City. Vjandep now makes patel buns with a new DOST packaging, expanded its Mindanao market penetration, plans a food chain operation, and even looks to overseas market expansion.
Graduating college students, young professionals and out-of-school youths in selected academic institutions and non-government organizations (NGOs) can avail of services from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
We have been featuring a number of small and medium enterprises in Region 10 that received assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). We will again feature one of those SETUP beneficiaries, the SLERS Industries, Inc.
Another enterprise that is being assisted by DOST under its Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) is the Amoren Food Venture.
Amoren Food Venture started from a formulation developed by Mr. and Mrs. Amoren for home cooking of crispy deep-fried chicken. In September 1998, the couple began selling their product in small packages (100 – 250 grams) to their friends and relatives.
