On 10 March 2023, STC attended the first in a blended series of meetings at the DA Offices with Spanish Consultants sponsored by the ADB to come up with a first draft masterplan for the nation's 10-year Program for Food Chain/Fresh Produce. This Project is under the Office of DA Usec. Engr. Zamzamin L. Ampatuan. Representing SM is SVP Rey del Valle who coordinates all fresh produce supply chain for SM Retail.