The global pork industry, a vital part of our food supply, is facing significant challenges like the widespread African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. At Gold Coin, we believe our role is to serve as a trusted partner, providing the knowledge and solutions our customers need to build a more resilient future.
This commitment inspired our participation in the Agriconnect webinar series, a platform designed to empower farmers with science-based insights. The Swine Edition brought together over 275 customers from Aboitiz Foods’ producer brands, Pilmico and Gold Coin, across five key markets in Asia.
Agriconnect goes beyond the screen. Our teams facilitated live viewing sessions and post-webinar consultations, providing a space for direct, face-to-face interactions. These personalized conversations allow us to truly understand our customers’ unique challenges and collaborate on tailored solutions. This initiative reinforces our dedication to delivering lasting value and supporting the growth of our partners.
Learn more about the story here: https://one.aboitizfoods.com/Aboitiz-Foods-Champions-Biosecurity
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the Agriconnect series and what does it aim to achieve?
Agriconnect is a regional webinar series that connects livestock and aquaculture farmers with science-based insights from industry experts. Its purpose is to equip farmers with practical knowledge to improve herd health, productivity, and profitability. Open to both existing and potential customers, the series reflects a broader commitment to being a trusted partner in the agricultural sector — not just a product supplier, but a source of ongoing technical education and support.
2. What topics were covered in the Swine Edition?
The Swine Edition focused on three critical areas: African Swine Fever and vaccine development, the role of biosecurity in maintaining swine herd health and productivity, and effective gilt management practices. ASF disease management was a particularly prominent topic given the ongoing threat it poses to pig farming operations across Asia. Together, these subjects reflect the most pressing challenges swine farmers currently face in building and protecting productive herds.
3. How did the series go beyond a standard online webinar format?
Rather than limiting engagement to a screen, teams facilitated live group viewing sessions and followed up with post-webinar consultations. These face-to-face interactions created space for farmers to discuss their specific situations, ask questions, and receive tailored advice. This blended approach — combining broadcast education with personalized dialogue — ensures that knowledge translates into practical, farm-level action rather than remaining theoretical.
4. Which markets did the Swine Edition reach?
The Swine Edition reached farmers across five key Asian markets: the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. This regional reach underscores the scale of Aboitiz Foods’ presence in the Asia-Pacific agri-food industry and reflects the shared nature of the challenges facing swine producers across the region — particularly the ongoing threat of African Swine Fever and the need for stronger biosecurity practices regardless of geography.
5. Why does biosecurity deserve such prominent focus in today’s pork industry?
The global pork industry is under sustained pressure from disease outbreaks — most notably African Swine Fever, which has devastated pig populations across Asia and beyond. Biosecurity is the primary line of defense: preventing disease entry, limiting its spread, and protecting the livelihoods of farming communities. With ASF strains continuing to evolve and no universally effective vaccine currently available, equipping farmers with strong biosecurity knowledge is one of the most impactful investments the industry can make.
