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We are Varacco
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The craft of coffee brewing runs in our cores. We care deeply about the quality and taste of each cup. We are proud to be involved in the whole coffee-making process — from picking the best beans to roasting and bringing out the unique flavors and aromas. Barako coffee brings us back to our roots as Filipinos, and sharing this with someone else brings us happiness.
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Varacco receives HEALS Award from the CHE SuSI: Sustainability and Social Impact Workshop
The Organization Category award was presented to Varacco Inc., with its chief executive officer, Ariestelo Asilo (BS Nutrition, 2007), receiving the award. Varacco has been recognized for its innovative work at the intersection of technology, agriculture.....
Dito BizBayani Awards 2026: Varacco Industry Impact Awardee
Ariestelo Asilo of Varacco was honored with the BizBayani in Industry Impact Award, presented with PCCI. Through its Coffee Based Farming Entrepreneurship EngagementProgram, Varacco supports 100 coffee farmers across seven communities, produces roughly 100 tons of coffee annually, and is developing Mindanao’s first certified....
“Varacco Coffee: Proudly showcasing local flavors at SM Mall of Asia Coffee Fest”
SM Mall of Asia’s Coffee Fest has commenced and Varacco Coffee shines as a promising local coffee shop and brand participating in the festival. The coffee fest runs from July 9 to 16, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia participated by 12 local and international brands...
From IoT to Sustainability Science: Varacco’s Commitment to Farmers and Future-Ready Food Systems
On September 10–11, 2025, Varacco participated in the IoT Conference 2025, themed Resilience for All: Future-Proofing Communities. Organized by Packetworx and Redwizard at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, the event with more than 6,000 expected attendees, also featured more than 30....
"Fostering Growth: Inclusive Training for Farmers and Their Families in Bukidnon"
Bukidnon - Last October 3 and 4, 2024, the Varacco team conducted the Smart FARM Project Orientation, baseline survey, and pre-assessment survey with the Portulin Talanding Tribe Association (PTTA) in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, and the Milalittra Farmers Agriculture Cooperative....
A Spark of Brilliance: How Varacco showcases their role and solutions for food security at the ADB FOOD SECURITY 2024
Varacco was invited the Asian Development Bank to participate in the Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024, which focuses on the theme of Investing for the Future of Climate-Food-Nature, The Food Security Forum 2024 is a biennial.......
Brew Your Wealth: A Financial Literacy Workshop for Kauyagan Savers Multipurpose Cooperative
Varacco Inc., a coffee social enterprise, empowered 14 coffee farmers in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, to manage their finances and invest in their future. The farmers, five women and nine men, participated in a workshop on Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy.....
Varacco Coffee Opens First Metro Manila Branch at SM North EDSA, Quezon City
Quezon City, Philippines — May 16, 2024 – Varacco, a proudly Filipino coffee brand renowned for its premium Liberica coffee, celebrated the grand opening of its first Metro Manila branch at the 2nd Floor of the SM North Annex on May 16, 2024....
A Battle for Brewing Supremacy: How Varacco Inc. Led Lipa's First Barako Brewer's Cup Competition
Varacco Inc., a growing coffee social enterprise based in Lipa City, led the first-ever “Barako Brewer’s Cup Contest” as part of the celebration of the 2024 Lipa City Fiesta last January 13, 2024, at Plaza Independencia. The competition was organized...
PASSION WRITTEN IN THE STARS: Aries' Blazing Journey to Ecological Entrepreneurship
Long before the pandemic took its toll on the entire globe, the "PPE" abbreviation had already been coined by the doctor aspirant turned entrepreneur, Ariestelo Asilo. But far from how the rest of the world digests......
Varacco uses IoT technology to boost coffee output
PHILIPPINE COFFEE company Varacco is helping local farmers use technology to boost output amid problems posed by climate change, aging farmers and outdated farming technologies.....
iStorya 2023: How Varacco Inc. inspires youth to take action on climate change through coffee
Varacco Inc. had the honor of being part of a meaningful event on November 25, 2023. The event was iStorya: Kapehan para sa Kalikasan 2023, a celebration of the National Climate Change Conscious Week (NCCW) held at Gabriela Silang Eco Park, Quezon City....
Millennial social entrepreneur modernizing coffee farming
To put food on the table, Ariestelo Asilo's father worked as a jueteng kubrador (small town lottery agent). His mother sold sweepstakes tickets to make ends meet. So, it's no surprise that he has turned into a gambler; he bet on himself.
A Cup of Social Good: How Varacco Inc. and RTHSN-Lakan brewed coffee and served impact at the SuiteLife 2023 Bazaar
Together with RTHSN-Lakan Community, Varacco Inc. participated in the SuiteLife 2023 Social Enterprise Bazaar, a three-day affair that highlighted various social enterprises that leverage business for social good. The event which was held at Ayala North Exchange.....
"I love Barako coffee."
Hans Sy, Chairman of SM Prime Holdings