Julie’s Bakeshop has partnered with COREnergy to supply electricity to its commissary operations, as the Cebu-based bakery chain seeks to manage one of its largest operating costs more efficiently.
The agreement will see COREnergy, the retail electricity unit of Vivant Energy Corporation, provide power to Julie’s Bakeshop’s commissaries, which serve as the production hubs for the company’s network of stores across the Philippines.
Julie’s Bakeshop said the move is part of its efforts to optimize energy use as manufacturers contend with persistent cost pressures, including volatile raw material prices, higher wages and rising logistics expenses.
Electricity remains one of the largest controllable operating expenses for food manufacturers, alongside key inputs such as flour and fuel.
Under the retail electricity arrangement, Julie’s Bakeshop said it expects to manage its energy consumption more strategically, potentially allowing the company to redirect resources toward production upgrades, equipment modernization and future expansion.
The partnership also reflects growing participation in the Philippines’ retail electricity market, which allows qualified consumers to choose their electricity supplier instead of relying solely on their local distribution utility.
Julie’s Bakeshop, founded in Cebu, is one of the country’s largest bakery chains, with a nationwide network of franchised stores serving bread and other baked products to Filipino consumers. Its commissaries play a central role in maintaining product quality and ensuring daily supply across its retail network.
COREnergy is the retail electricity supplier of Vivant Energy Corporation, providing electricity solutions to commercial and industrial customers under the country’s retail competition and open access framework.
