A bottled opportunity
natuk is rooted from Rinconada-Bicol dialect which means the act of producing coconut milk, "ninatukan. Our story began in 2017 with the idea of preserving Bicol food so we wouldn't miss home (we were working in Manila back then).
Kit, Jet and I tested our products in a home kitchen and launched it on Facebook. We sold 2 bottles our first day. Watch our story by Oliver Collins films here
Today our products reached over 50 Cities and 27 Countries around the World.
OUR MISSION
To craft Rinconada-Bicol food that you can bring anywhere.
OUR PRODUCTS
Farm to table dishes infused with Rinconada-Bicol flavors.
Rinconada-Bicol comprises the 5th district of Camarines Sur covering the towns of Baao, Bula, Nabua, Balatan, Buhi and Iriga City.
OUR JOURNEY
In October 8, 2017 we launched our flagship products- bottled Santol sa gata & Libas sa gata. We did the business part-time for 2 and a half years offering natuk as pasalubong to OFWs on Vacation.
Fast forward to year 2020 the Covid Pandemic closed the borders to international trade. Because of this, we lost all our customers. We took a break for 2 months and pivoted to Ready to Heat products in microwaveable containers for NCR market. BEx, Dinuguan sa gata, Pork Laing, and Tinuktuk was a hit for work from home Customers. 2020 turned out to be our biggest blessing.
In 2021 we opened our door to Resellers. We were granted FDA licenses to Santol and Libas and the same year launched our 3rd bottle - Laing a la Pobre.
2022 - We started catering to B2B market - grab and go stores/restaurants such as Porkmaru, BobMart and 3N Bakery. Our 4th Product Bibi (Fried Clam Meat) is popular in our Community, our first non-coconut based product.
From online space, we opened our first store in Iriga City - beyond natuk in September 11, 2022. A Specialty Shop offering Iced coffee and Pizza infused with Rinconada-Bicol flavors.
2023 to present - we expanded to full-service dine in and delivery, with the addition of "reserved" room for small intimate gatherings.
Sharing something good
From a side business to fill our time, to necessity, now driven by an opportunity to support our local Community through (1) Sourcing - 100% of our raw materials are ethically sourced within Rinconada area (2) Providing decent livelihood to our staffs and partner Farmers/Suppliers (3) Promote food tourism as a destination in Iriga City.
Follow our journey in Facebook & Instagram @natuk.ph
Dios Mabalos!
- Arnold