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Sweet heritage, sustainable futures: Muscovado ('bukayo') agro-industry in Alinawan, Panganiban, Catanduanes, Philippines

J Biod Clim Chg & Sust Dev 11(1): 48–63 (2026)
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Abstract

Traditional small-scale food production is an undervalued dimension of rural livelihoods in Philippine island provinces. This mixed-method value-chain assessment documents the traditional muscovado-bukayo process in Alinawan, household income contribution, production constraints, and consumer willingness to pay. The evidence supports premium positioning and recommends geographic-indication certification, improved processing infrastructure, and generational knowledge transfer.

Keywords

  • Muscovado
  • sugarcane processing
  • agro-industry
  • rural livelihoods
  • value chain
  • geographic indication
  • traditional food knowledge
  • Catanduanes Island

How to cite

Jennifer A. Berces (2026). Sweet heritage, sustainable futures: Muscovado ('bukayo') agro-industry in Alinawan, Panganiban, Catanduanes, Philippines. Journal of Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, 11(1), 48–63.