Rather than wait for a rescue effort, we’re choosing to act now to support Filipino potato farmers. Together with local chefs, growers, and food advocates, we’re moving the harvest through direct sales at fair prices. Every kilo you buy helps farmers earn what they deserve.
“Carrots, for example, can swing from ₱5 to ₱500 per kilo,” explains @ChefWaya Araos-Wijanco. “Farmers rejoice when prices are high, but when they drop, many fall deep into debt. It’s hard to plan, hard to survive.”
Rather than wait for a rescue effort, we’re choosing to act now. Together with local chefs, growers, and food advocates, we’re moving the harvest through direct sales at fair prices. Support Filipino potato farmers by purchasing directly; every kilo you buy helps farmers earn what they deserve.
How You Can Support Filipino Potato Farmers
You can make an immediate impact by buying Benguet-grown potatoes at ₱80 per kilo, with a minimum of 5 kilos per order.
Pick up your orders at BGC and UP Diliman weekend markets over the next three weekends.
When you support Filipino potato farmers through this campaign, you’re not just shopping local—you’re helping lift farmers out of the price-drop cycle. You become part of a more fair and resilient food economy.
Why We Must Support Filipino Potato Farmers Now
Price crashes often hit farmers hardest during peak harvest. Despite having abundant produce, many can’t afford to transport or sell at a profit. When that happens, they either sell at a loss, rely on rescue buyers, or throw away food that should feed families.
“We want to raise the floor price,” says Chef Waya. “So our Benguet farmers can meet their costs and earn fairly—not just during good years, but every harvest.”
By acting now, we reduce waste, stabilize prices, and give farmers the security to plan their next planting season with confidence.
Dine for a Cause at Gourmet Gypsy
Chef Waya’s restaurant, Gypsy Baguio by @GourmetGypsy, is also part of this effort. The restaurant offers a Buy 1 Take 1 promo on its signature potato leek soup, made with—you guessed it—Benguet potatoes.
All proceeds from this promo help fund the transportation and distribution of the harvest.
“It’s a small step,” Chef Waya notes, “but when more of us join in—restaurants, families, cooks—it becomes something bigger.”
Cook With Care, Eat With Purpose
At Simpol, we believe good food connects people—to tradition, to livelihood, and to one another. This June, don’t just buy potatoes. Choose to support the people who grow them. Cook something comforting. Share it. And remember: every bite can make a difference.
Reserve your potatoes by contacting Greens for Good Farmers Association Inc. at 0995 454 6148.
Simpol Recipes, Real Impact.
These Benguet potatoes aren’t just fresh—they’re full of heart. Grown by hardworking farmers in the highlands, they’re perfect for easy, comforting dishes you can cook right at home. Think buttery mashed potatoes, crispy torta, or golden garlic potato chips.
Grab your 5kg bag, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get cooking.
Support Filipino potato farmers, one delicious meal at a time.
