When people, purpose, and partnerships converge, transformation becomes more than an aspiration—it becomes a lived experience. This spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurial action was on full display in Brunei as Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Brunei, and the Institute of Brunei Technical Education (IBTE) join forces for Project Synergea – a partnership that strengthens food security, empowers young talent, and creates lasting value across the Aboitiz Group.
Shaping a new generation of agri leaders
Empowering the next generation of farmers through practical knowledge and hands-on experience is key to building resilient, sustainable food systems that adapt to the region’s evolving needs.
Guided by this belief, Aboitiz Foods, through Gold Coin Feedmill Brunei Sdn. Bhd. (Gold Coin Brunei), joined forces with the IBTE Agro-Technology Campus in empowering future agriculture professionals and providing broiler farm essentials under Project Synergea.
Anchored on Aboitiz Foods’ purpose of sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal, Project Synergea upgrades IBTE’s Broiler Management Farm Facility and equips students with technical expertise, nurturing a new generation of well-equipped, future-ready food producers to strengthen Brunei’s food security.
As part of this collaboration, Gold Coin Brunei officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IBTE and turned over essential broiler farm resources on November 4, 2025. The donation includes 400 day-old chicks and key poultry production inputs such as bell drinkers, feed feeders, wood shavings, industrial fans, and broiler feed. Gold Coin Brunei’s Veterinary team will also provide technical support to students and conduct knowledge-sharing seminars to build their capacity in proper poultry management and maintenance.
The partnership also instilled a strong entrepreneurial mindset, encouraging both students and team members to explore fresh ideas, consider new solutions, and think boldly about how to advance food security for the region.
“Our mission at Aboitiz Foods goes beyond producing quality food. It’s about nourishing communities, empowering people, and creating opportunities toward shared progress,” said Dr. Marshal Mathews Chuat, Assistant Vice President for Business Operations for Gold Coin Brunei. “When we invest in learning, empower communities, collaborate, and work in synergy, we create shared value that uplifts everyone.”
Building a more sustainable food future
Derived from the Greek word synergeía, meaning “working together,” Project Synergea embodies the purposeful partnerships. Through this initiative, students gain practical experience across the full production cycle — from chick raising to harvesting — and reinvest the proceeds of each broiler harvest into future training cycles, ensuring project sustainability.
“Strategic partnerships like today’s are the catalysts that transform vision into reality,” said Dr. Haji Mohd Zamri Bin Haji Sabli, IBTE’s Director of Technical Education and Chief Executive officer, adding, “Together, IBTE and Gold Coin Feedmill are not only enhancing poultry education — we are shaping a future where Brunei’s agriculture sector continues to thrive through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
By investing in youth development and strengthening IBTE’s agricultural training, Project Synergea supports Wawasan Brunei 2035 in shaping a well-educated, highly skilled generation ready to lead the nation’s growing food and agribusiness sector.
Leveraging its expertise and resources as one of the leading food and agribusiness companies in Asia Pacific, Aboitiz Foods continues to uphold its brand promise of nourishing the future. Project Synergea demonstrated how synergy can unlock new opportunities that extend beyond business units and into the community, championing sustainable progress across the region. It showcased how A-People thrive when equipped with the mindset, skills, and purpose to lead in a Techglomerate future—where innovation, education, and community impact are deeply interconnected.
By working together to advance business and communities, we not only secure the future of food—we help shape a future where shared growth, shared learning, and shared purpose define the way forward.
