BAYUGAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL SUR — In a world where convenience often comes at the expense of quality, one family-owned business is proving that the comforting flavors of a Filipino home kitchen can be preserved and shared in a jar. 795 Kitchen, co-founded by Kate Donozo Gumanit, has grown from a modest family enterprise into a thriving processed food brand, offering ready-to-eat Filipino food that brings the warmth of home to the tables of busy families, workers, students, and travelers.
A Business Built on Family, Safety, and Nutrition
Established in 2023, 795 Kitchen is a family-owned processed food business specializing in ready-to-eat Filipino food in jars. The enterprise was built on a mission to provide affordable and quality food while creating livelihood opportunities for local communities. Guided by its core values of Safety, Nutrition, and Family, the business continues to develop products that combine convenience, quality ingredients, and homemade flavors. Its flagship products include Chicken Pastil, available in Classic and Spicy variants, and Kimchi, a Korean-Filipino fusion product that has gained a loyal following among customers seeking both comfort and variety.
Guided by Mentorship Toward a Clearer Direction
Through the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program, Kate and her team gained a clearer direction for improving their operations. The KMME program, a flagship initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in partnership with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, provides micro and small entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mentoring program, one-on-one coaching, peer learning, and hands-on guidance to develop a customized Business Improvement Plan. The program helped 795 Kitchen identify opportunities to strengthen its branding, expand its reseller network, and prepare for wider market reach. This aligns with the broader goal of the KMME program, which has expanded to all 17 regions and 105 provinces and cities across the country.
A Vision to Bring Caraga's Flavors Nationwide
Moving forward, 795 Kitchen aims to strengthen its production systems, improve packaging and labeling, pursue food safety and regulatory compliance, and expand its digital and e-commerce presence. With plans to grow its reseller and retail network, introduce new products, and reach markets beyond Mindanao, the business is working toward its vision of becoming one of Caraga's trusted food brands, recognized nationwide. From a family-owned kitchen to a growing Filipino food brand, 795 Kitchen continues to bring "the comfort of home, one jar at a time."
