Merzci CEO Jonathan Lo on
SOUTHWALL Magazine Cover
CM & Sons Food Products, Inc. (owner of the Merzci brand of breads, pastries and pasalubong items and Merzci Purified Water) is proud that their President and CEO, Mr. Jonathan Lo, is the cover feature of the sophomore issue of SOUTHWALL Magazine.
Southwall Magazine is a Cebu based publication which was first launched in 2005. After a 12-year break, it’s now back as a lifestyle magazine with a more improved and stylish look.
The second issue was successfully unveiled here in Bacolod City at Gallery Orange last July 17, 2018 with a cocktail party that played 80’s dance music hosted by Rione Palacios, Southwall Magazine’s managing editor. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, Councilor Cindy Rojas, members of the media and other guests graced this special night.
Also featured in this issue are prominent personalities in the Visayas like Derek Dytian, Mayor Richard Gomez, Toto Locsin, Jr., Jaime Sy, Henrik Yu, Bunny & John Pages, Jason Atherton, Leo Almodal and Bube Mendezona.
J. Lo, The CEO
To give you a little flashback about your favorite piaya, barquillos and biscocho maker, Merzci started as a small bakery in Libertad market back in 1995. Through sheer hard work, aggressive marketing skills and the leadership of Mr. Lo they were able to achieve Merzci’s sweet success today.
Why Merci?
“Merci” is thank you in French so I guess every time you get a box of piaya or a pack of butterscotch, you’ll remember to say thank you for the sweet pleasure you are about to enjoy. In 2005, the Merczi Pasalubong Treats line of products was launched to cater to balikbayans and tourists who come to Bacolod. According to Mr. Lo. the letter “Z” was added to the name as the main target of their products and services are those customers belonging to Generation Z.
Where Can I find Merzci?
If you are from Bacolod City or any part of Negros Occidental, you surely won’t miss a Merczi branch. Why? Because they made sure that all sweet treats, food and pasalubong items are within the reach of customers from all walks of life in terms of cost and accessibility. That’s why in almost all barangays in Bacolod, downtown area, and in some places in Negros, you will find a store/ outlet that sells Merzci goodies.
Bredco Bacolod Branch
Aim High, Merzci
From its humble beginnings, CM & Sons, Inc. was able to build connections and establish their market over the years. They were able to improve their “look” and packaging, enhance their capability to promote their products and maintained good rapport with customers which is key to their growing clientele. Continuous improvement on the quality of their food products and diversification to other related services like short order meals also added to the rapid growth of the company.
Today, CM & Sons, Inc. under the leadership of Mr. Jonathan Lo, has grown in terms of having more than 50 branches around the province and still continues expanding. They also have dealers around the country which includes sellers in Manila, Cebu, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga. Selected items are also exported by distributors to the USA, Canada, and other countries around the world..
Merzci main office Hervias Branch
Photo lifted from Merzci’s official FB PageMerzci’s vision
Photo taken from their official FB page
In order to serve the growing demand for Merzci’s products, their newest factory in Vista Alegre, Mansilingan will become operational within the year. This will realize Mr. Lo’s vision to make Merczi products available in groceries, supermarkets all over the country. Aside from being a production factory this facility will also cater to educational and special tours. Truly, Merzci is one of the leading pasalubong centers and growing local food chains in Negros and true to its tagline- Sa Merzci– Tanan Manamit! (At Merzci-everyting is delicious).
Photo taken from their official FB page
For those who want to order and taste Merzci’s goodies, you may (6334) 435-4444/ 707-4444 or visit Merzci’s official Facebook Page (Merzci Best Bacolod Pasalubong), Instagram (@merzcipasalubongph) and merzci.com.ph for more inquiries.