Century Pacific assures steady canned food supply amid fuel crisis

Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CPFI), which produces half of the country’s total canned food volume, assured the public that its stocks remain sufficient amid the ongoing fuel crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East.

CPFI Chief Executive Officer Ted Po said the company has enough inventory and production capacity to continue serving Filipino households despite global disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions.

Po also urged consumers to remain calm and refrain from panic buying.

“Walang dahilan para mag-panic buying. Our factories are running, our inventories are healthy, and our distribution network continues to supply retailers nationwide,” the company said.

The firm added that its manufacturing and distribution network remains fully operational and capable of meeting demand across its core brands, including Century Tuna, 555 Sardines, Argentina, and Birch Tree Fortified Milk.

Century Pacific noted that while geopolitical tensions may create volatility in oil, shipping, and commodity costs, it has navigated similar disruptions in the past—including supply chain pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukrainian war, and earlier Gulf conflicts—through disciplined planning, diversified sourcing, and strong operational execution.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque also inspected CPFI’s stock levels during a visit to the company’s Calamba, Laguna plant on Friday.