CDO-Foodsphere Inc., one of the country's largest meat processors, is now in the global market through its canned meat products. "We have actually created our export unit last 2004 to explore global opportunities. This is in pursuit of the company's vision to be a major player in the processed meat sector," said Bernardino Martinez, CDO's export sales manager.

"We intend to serve our 8 million fellow Filipinos abroad with high quality, yet affordable meat products that have distinct Filipino taste, which the CDO brand is known for," Martinez said. He noted that CDO's entry in the export sector reflects local companies' increased flexibility to explore overseas markets. He also said that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now buy CDO beef based products, Corned Beef, Karne Norte and Beef Loaf, in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. "CDO's viand lines like Lechon Paksiw, Dinuguan, Asado, Sweet & Sour and Picadillo have also found their way to Australia," he added.

Moreover, CDO is eyeing for other countries like United Arabs Emirates, Papua New Guinea, United States, Canada, among others.