WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO EXPLORE THE SUCCESS STORIES OF THESE RESOLUTE DOMINICAN PRODUCERS WHO POUR THEIR HEARTS INTO THEIR WORK, ADDING VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
ABITA'S began selling their delectable desserts in our supermarkets in November 2021, with a portfolio of seven products. Their sustained growth in sales has enabled them to expand their production capacity. Moreover, they actively contribute to their community.
With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, this chef couple transitioned into frozen meals at the start of 2021. Since then, they have grown their assortment and doubled as their workforce. Their sales have seen a remarkable 60% increase and they are now in new cities like Santiago and Punta Cana.
Axa has been producing sweets in an at home bakery since 2013, and after they formalized their bakery, joined CCN in 2023. Since then, their sales and workforce have been steadily growing. They are currently present in 11 CCN stores, creating more brand exposure and increased customer base.
Since 2019, Belinda's Gourmet sells their frozen "pastelitos" at CCN. This has increased their exposure and expanded their customer base through their product placement in Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo stores. Their production capacity has increased by 60%, thanks to CCN's support for small businesses, providing opportunities for more people to enjoy their products.
They are honored to be part of CCN's efforts to boost the country's economic growth, and this motivation drives them to maintain the quality and expand their products.
They became suppliers for CCN in 2022. Since then they have perceived a 90% increase in sales with nearly twice the number of employees. They have also expanded their presence in CCN stores, achieving greater brand exposure to new customers. As a result they have been able to help needy families in their community.
Cacaoteca produces bean-to-bar chocolate and has been part of our program for more than five years, a journey that has led them to supply multiple products in our stores. They have had a threefold increase in their staff and focus on employing and training youth in the chocolate industry. Since their establishment, their sales have increased by 80%.
Cacharepa, a Venezuelan brand that began as a restaurant, became our supplier in 2021. They offer delicious "arepas" and "cachapas." Thanks to the program, they have significantly expanded their customer base, increasing both their sales and the number of employees. Their products are available in Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo.
They produce delicious desserts and assorted pastries, and have been selling at CCN since 2021. Since then, their sales have grown substantially and their staff has doubled. They have also been able to invest in new equipment, expanding their production capacity.
Today, their brand has more visibility, as it is available in 10 Supermercados Nacional stores, hence more readily accessible to their customers.
Café Monte Bonito has been a supplier for CCN since 2019. This brand is part of the Sur Futuro Foundation and supports over 300 coffee growers in the Azua, Barahona and San Juan de la Maguana provinces. These growers receive benefits such as technical assistance and training, which translates into a better quality of life for them and their families.
The cultivation of shade-grown coffee, a method used by Café Monte Bonito for its production, helps in the protection of watersheds. Since becoming part of the program their sales have increased by 95%.