Bamban, Tarlac | — Tarlac Meatmasters, a state-of-the-art meat processing facility under Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corporation (Pilmico), has become the first multi-meat establishment in the Philippines to earn Triple A (AAA) accreditation in three categories from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS). This historic achievement underscores the facility’s leadership in food safety, quality, and innovation within the country’s meat industry.
Tarlac Meatmaster’s Cold Storage Warehouse was recently upgraded from AA to the highest AAA rating on August 19, 2025. This follows its earlier AAA accreditations for the Slaughterhouse (2021) and Meat Cutting Plant (2023), making Tarlac Meatmasters the first and only facility in the Philippines to hold AAA status across all three categories.
The prestigious AAA license is awarded to meat establishments that meet stringent international food safety standards and are certified under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols. This accreditation enables the facility’s products to meet the highest quality benchmarks, ready to serve both local and global markets.
“We take great pride in Tarlac Meatmasters for achieving this significant milestone,” said Hendel Cabral, Aboitiz Foods First Vice President of Meat Division.
“This reflects the team’s dedication to pursuing shared wins for quality and food safety standards. As the first facility in the Philippines to earn this distinction, we remain committed to maintaining excellence and raising industry standards. With this achievement, our customers can always trust that Tarlac Meatmasters and Pilmico Farms consistently deliver safe and high-quality products,” he added.
Beyond its AAA licenses, Tarlac Meatmasters has also earned six HACCP certifications from the NMIS, further solidifying its role as a key driver of food safety and quality. Since opening in 2020, the facility has consistently invested in advanced pork processing technologies and world-class equipment, strengthening its reputation as one of the country’s most modern meat processing hubs.
Tarlac Meatmasters is a critical link in Aboitiz Foods mill-to-meal value chain, helping the company deliver safe, high-quality meat products while advancing our commitment to nourishing businesses and communities.
