MANILA, Philippines – Whether it’s a cold glass to start the day, a decadent chocolate treat, or the perfect creamy pairing for a bowl of champorado, Filipinos have long had a love for milk. Yet finding farm-fresh, high-quality dairy that fits a fast-paced lifestyle has often been a challenge.
Carmen’s Best, the proudly Filipino brand known for its gourmet ice cream made with 100% fresh milk, is helping change the landscape of local dairy. Moving beyond the pint, the brand is making premium fresh milk more accessible to modern consumers through an exclusive partnership with 7-Eleven Philippines.
The collaboration introduces convenient 300 mL single-serve bottles, perfect for consumers on the go and available in neighborhoods, schools, and offices where Filipinos spend much of their day.
With only 1% of milk consumed in the Philippines being fresh and locally produced, while the remaining 99% is imported or powdered, the partnership addresses a significant gap in the market. By bringing healthy, Filipino-produced dairy closer to consumers, Carmen’s Best aims to help redefine how Filipinos enjoy milk.
Because Carmen’s Best milk is 100% fresh with no additives or preservatives, it is best consumed immediately to enjoy its full quality and flavor. This distinguishes Carmen’s Best from the processed or powdered milk drinks typically found on convenience store shelves, offering a truly refreshing dairy experience in every bottle.
Pure Freshness, Now Within Reach
The 300 mL Carmen’s Best Fresh Milk line is currently available in select 7-Eleven stores, including locations across Metro Manila and Rizal.
The brand plans to expand distribution soon to Pampanga and Batangas, as well as cities in the Visayas and Mindanao, particularly Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro, with further nationwide rollout expected in the coming months.
“Our goal has always been to elevate the Filipino dairy experience,” said Toby Gatchalian, Chief Commercial Officer of Metro Pacific Agro Ventures and Carmen’s Best.
“This journey began with a commitment to 100% real milk, but our mission has grown to ensure that fresh, locally produced dairy is accessible to every Filipino. To make this possible, we have aggressively expanded our operations, growing our herd to 400 cows across farms in Luzon and VisMin, while increasing our yield from 11 liters to an impressive 28 liters per cow per day. By partnering with 7-Eleven, we are completing the farm-to-table circle, ensuring that pure, locally produced milk is finally within reach for everyone.
A Flavor for Every Craving
The Carmen’s Best Fresh Milk 300 mL range offers a variety of options to suit different tastes and dietary preferences:
• Whole Milk (₱60 SRP) – Rich, creamy, and made from 100% fresh milk.
• Low-Fat Milk (₱60 SRP) – All the nutrients and freshness with less fat.
• Low-Fat Chocolate Milk (₱65 SRP) – A guilt-free indulgence made with real cocoa.
• Salted Caramel Milk (₱70 SRP) – Inspired by Carmen’s Best’s bestselling ice cream flavor, offering a delightfully sweet-and-salty indulgence.
More Dairy Goodness from Carmen’s Best
Since launching its fresh milk line in January 2025, Carmen’s Best has continued expanding its portfolio to cater to evolving tastes among Filipino consumers and coffee lovers.
Milk Bar. Crafted with the same dedication to quality and premium ingredients that made Carmen’s Best a household name, the Milk Bar offers a joyful indulgence in a convenient format. Each bar delivers a satisfying balance of richness and nutrition, highlighting the brand’s signature 100% fresh milk. The Milk Bar is currently available at carmensbest.com and major supermarkets across Luzon, with nationwide availability coming soon.
Barista Fresh Milk. Designed specifically for coffee enthusiasts, this variant features a standardized fat content that produces long-lasting, well-defined foam. It offers a creamy, blendable taste ideal for a wide variety of coffee beverages.
New Ice Cream Flavors. Carmen’s Best continues to celebrate Filipino flavors with Ube Halaya, made with real ube, and Tiramisu, layered with premium ingredients and 100% fresh milk. These flavors are created in collaboration with HOPE, with every pint purchased helping build classrooms across the Philippines.
Kesong Puti. Staying true to the brand’s “no shortcuts” philosophy, Carmen’s Best Kesong Puti is crafted from 100% fresh milk sourced directly from local farms. This all-natural Filipino cheese offers exceptional creaminess and freshness, making it perfect for everything from artisanal pizzas and pastas to traditional Filipino breakfast pairings.
New Scooping Stations in Cebu
Carmen’s Best is expanding beyond Luzon with the opening of its first scooping stations in Cebu, located at The Mall at NUSTAR and SM City J Mall, allowing Cebuanos to enjoy the brand’s signature creamy indulgence.
For more information, visit www.carmensbest.com.
