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BY JULIO P. YAP JR.
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MER Layson and his wife Mary Ann had a rough journey before they were able to establish their business as soybean processors.
In 2013, they started their KKK project with a modest capital, and after completing a training session initiated by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), in partnership with the Pampanga office of the Agricultural Training Institute of the Department of Agriculture.
This was the start of their business as producers of soya milk and soya coffee under the KKK brand name.
KKK stands for the names of their three children, Kyla, Kyle, and Kevin.
To add value to their business, the couple is now producing “soya ice candy” also under the KKK venture.
Soya ice candy is packed in a 110-ml hygienically-sealed food grade plastic, and sold at a very competitive price.
Aside from the health benefits of soya milk and soya coffee, the couple decided to produce soya ice candy because they now have a stable source of raw materials from their own farm in Mexico, Pampanga, which they call Layson Farms.
During the initial months, they peddled their products by foot – going around the neighborhood and in the nearby areas of Paco, Manila.
After a while, the couple was able to acquire a tricycle, and eventually, a brand-new sports utility vehicle to deliver soya milk, soya coffee, and their new soya ice candy product to their clients.
Above all, Mer owes his success to God. Mer said he never fails to pray and to thank God each day.
“I always put God above anything else,” Mer shared.
Mer also said that without the timely assistance of PhilMech, they would not have the equipment they needed to produce soya milk and soya coffee, and now soya ice candy.
“PhilMech trained me, and even lent the necessary equipment for me to produce soya milk. KKK would not have been possible without the assistance of PhilMech,” Mer said.
Soya milk is a healthy alternative to ice cream, especially when refrigerated to a desired temperature.
Soya milk is like a complete protein and has the same amount of protein as cow’s milk which can replace animal protein and other sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
But unlike cow’s milk, soya milk has little saturated fat and no cholesterol.
A report mentioned that like lactose-free cow’s milk, soya milk contains no lactose, which makes it an alternative for those who are lactose-intolerant.
Aside from the success the couple attained, the KKK venture was also able to generate a modest employment opportunity for several workers.
Enterprising individuals also benefited from the Layson’s KKK project by selling the soya products in their respective areas.
Mer has been conducting feeding programs in different areas – benefiting the less fortunate.
He is also continuously conducting free livelihood opportunity seminars where entrepreneurship and development programs are being shared and discussed.
For those who would like to participate in the seminars, you may get in touch with Mer Layson through cellular phone number 09178675197./PN
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