Victorias Milling

Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) is a prominent sugar manufacturing company in the Philippines. It is one of the largest sugar mills in the country and is located in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The company was established in 1919 and has played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in the Philippines.

History

Victorias Milling Company was founded by Don Miguel J. Ossorio in 1919. The company started its operations with a modest sugar mill and has since grown to become one of the largest integrated sugar operations in the Philippines. Over the years, VMC has expanded its facilities and modernized its operations to increase efficiency and production capacity.

Operations

VMC operates a large sugar mill and refinery in Victorias City. The company processes sugarcane to produce raw sugar, refined sugar, and other by-products such as molasses. The mill has a daily milling capacity of thousands of tons of sugarcane, making it one of the largest in the country.

Products

• Raw sugar
• Refined sugar
• Molasses
• Bagasse

Corporate Social Responsibility

Victorias Milling Company is also known for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The company has various programs aimed at improving the lives of the communities around its operations. These include educational scholarships, health and wellness programs, and environmental sustainability projects.

Challenges

Like many other companies in the sugar industry, VMC faces several challenges, including fluctuating sugar prices, competition from imported sugar, and the impact of climate change on sugarcane production. The company continues to innovate and adapt to these challenges to maintain its position in the industry.

See also

• Sugar industry in the Philippines
• Negros Occidental
• Sugarcane