Benson Dakay, "The Seaweed King"
Summary
TLDRIn this educational video, Professor Romell highlights the remarkable journey of Benson Dakay, the 'Seaweed King' of the Philippines. Dakay, who passed away in 2012, transformed the seaweed industry globally by pioneering the carrageenan business. Starting with a loan from his father, he established the first carrageenan refinery in Asia in 1979. His efforts led the Philippines to become a major seaweed producer, with products used in food, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Dakay's legacy includes lobbying for carrageenan's acceptance as a non-toxic food additive and leaving a thriving industry that benefits coastal communities.
Takeaways
- 🌟 Benson Dakai, known as the 'Seaweed King', was a significant Filipino entrepreneur who revolutionized the seaweed and carrageenan industry globally.
- 💼 At the age of 11, Dakai took an interest in seaweed, which eventually led him to start a global business.
- 💰 He borrowed 10,000 pesos from his father to send seaweed samples to potential clients, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.
- 🌱 The Philippines, under Dakai's leadership, became one of the largest seaweed producing countries in the world.
- 🏭 In 1979, Dakai established the first carrageenan refinery in Asia, which was a pivotal moment in the industry's development.
- 🌐 Carrageenan, derived from seaweed, is a crucial binding agent found in a vast array of food and pharmaceutical products.
- 🌍 Dakai's efforts helped the Philippines capture 30% of the global market for carrageenan, supplying major brands like Kogi, Palmely, Mars, and Nestle.
- 🏆 He was instrumental in lobbying for the acceptance of carrageenan as a non-toxic food additive in the United States and the European Union.
- 🏛️ Seaweed farming has become a primary source of income for many coastal families in the Philippines, thanks to the carrageenan industry.
- 🔬 Benson Dakai was a pioneer in the seaweed industry, contributing to its global recognition and the economic upliftment of coastal communities.
Q & A
Who is Benson D. Cordova?
-Benson D. Cordova, also known as the 'Seaweed King,' was a Filipino entrepreneur who had a significant impact on the seaweed and carrageenan industry globally. He was born in 1955 and passed away in 2012.
What did Benson D. Cordova do to revolutionize the seaweed industry?
-Benson D. Cordova borrowed money from his father to send seaweed samples to prospective clients, which eventually led to the establishment of a global business. He helped coastal farmers transition from fishing to seaweed farming, making it a lucrative business and an alternative livelihood.
What are the two major varieties of seaweed good for local consumption mentioned in the script?
-The two major varieties of seaweed good for local consumption mentioned are red and green seaweed.
How did Benson D. Cordova contribute to the carrageenan industry?
-Benson D. Cordova contributed to the carrageenan industry by establishing the first carrageenan refinery in Asia in 1979, which produced semi-refined carrageenan used as a binding and thickening agent in various food and pharmaceutical products.
At what age did Benson D. Cordova earn his first million?
-Benson D. Cordova earned his first million at the age of 19.
What is carrageenan and where is it commonly found?
-Carrageenan is a binding, gelling, and thickening agent extracted from seaweed. It is commonly found in many food and pharmaceutical products, including milk, meat products, toothpaste, and soft gel capsules.
What was the significance of Benson D. Cordova's campaign for the acceptance of carrageenan as a non-toxic food additive?
-Benson D. Cordova's campaign led to the acceptance of carrageenan as a non-toxic food additive in the United States and the European Union, which helped solidify the Philippines' position as a major producer and exporter of carrageenan.
What is the economic impact of the seaweed industry in the Philippines according to the script?
-The seaweed industry has become a primary source of income for many coastal families in the Philippines, with the Philippines being one of the largest seaweed producing countries in the world. In 2015, the Philippines produced more than 200 million dollars' worth of seaweed.
How did Benson D. Cordova's work with seaweed farming affect the lives of coastal fishermen?
-Benson D. Cordova's work provided coastal fishermen with an alternative and lucrative livelihood by transitioning them into seaweed farming, which helped them escape the dangers associated with fishing.
What are some of the practical uses of seaweed mentioned in the script?
-Seaweed has practical uses as a food additive, source of hydrocolloids, in pet food, fertilizers, biofuel, cosmetics, and medicines. It is also used in the production of carrageenan, which is a key component in various food and pharmaceutical products.
What legacy did Benson D. Cordova leave behind in the seaweed industry?
-Benson D. Cordova left a rich legacy in the seaweed industry by pioneering the carrageenan business, leading campaigns for its acceptance as a food additive, and establishing the Philippines as a major player in the global seaweed market. His work has continued to benefit coastal communities and the economy.
Outlines
🌊 The Seaweed King: Benson Dakay
This paragraph introduces Benson Dakay, known as the 'Seaweed King,' who had a significant impact on the seaweed and carrageenan industry globally. Born in 1955, Dakay passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship. At the age of 11, he became interested in seaweed, which led him to start a global business. He borrowed money from his father to send samples to potential clients and later established a seaweed farming business in Sibolon Island, Western Visayas, Philippines. His efforts helped coastal farmers transition from fishing to farming, making seaweed farming a lucrative business and a primary source of income. Dakay's first carrageenan refinery in Asia was established in 1979, producing a semi-refined product used as a binding agent in various food and pharmaceutical products. He earned his first million at the age of 19, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.
🌿 Seaweed Industry Contributions and Global Impact
Benson Dakay's contributions to the seaweed industry are highlighted, emphasizing his role in leading the Philippines to capture 30% of the global market, producing 10 million metric tons of seaweed. He campaigned for the acceptance of carrageenan as a non-toxic food additive in the United States and later in the European Union. Dakay was instrumental in the classification of carrageenan as a food additive by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. His work with seaweed led to its use in various products, including food gels, animal-free soft gel capsules, and biodegradable films. The seaweed farming industry in the Philippines has become a primary source of income for many families, with the red seaweed being the world's third-largest producer. In 2015, the Philippines exported over 777 million metric tons of seaweed, both fresh and dry, contributing significantly to the global market.
🌱 The Legacy of Benson Dakay and Seaweed's Practical Uses
This paragraph discusses the practical uses of seaweed beyond its role as a food additive and source of hydrocolloids. Seaweed is harvested globally, both wild and farmed, and is used in pet food, fertilizers, biofuel, cosmetics, and medicine. The Philippines is a top exporter of seaweed, with exports generating over 200 million dollars in 2015. The paragraph also provides a brief biography of Benson Dakay, noting his entrepreneurial spirit and his role as the CEO and founder of the Cebu-based Shepherd Corporation. Dakay was a pioneer in establishing a biochemical laboratory and factory for treating seaweed. He was recognized for his contributions to the industry and was awarded one of the 10 most outstanding young men in aquaculture and agriculture. His legacy continues through his family, who now lead the company he founded.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Pinogue
💡Seaweed King
💡Carrageenan
💡Entrepreneurial Spirit
💡Seaweed Farming
💡Global Entrepreneurs
💡Coastal Farmers
💡Food Additives
💡Sustainable Livelihood
💡Philippines as a Seaweed Producer
💡Carrageenan Industry
Highlights
Introduction to Benson, the Seaweed King, who had a significant impact on the global seaweed and carrageenan industry.
Benson's early interest in seaweed at the age of 11 led to the start of a global business.
Benson borrowed ten thousand pesos to send seaweed samples to prospective clients, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.
The two major varieties of seaweed good for local consumption are red and green seaweed.
Seaweed farming in Sibolon Island, Western Visayas, Philippines, as an alternative livelihood for coastal fishermen.
Benson helped coastal farmers establish lucrative seaweed businesses, escaping the dangers of fishing.
The Philippines became one of the largest seaweed producing countries in the world, largely due to Benson's efforts.
Benson's first manufacturing plant started in 1979, being the first carrageenan refinery in Asia.
Carrageenan is a binding agent found in many food and pharmaceutical products.
Benson earned his first million at the age of 19, showcasing his entrepreneurial success.
Benson's company held 30 percent of the global market for carrageenan, supplying major brands.
Campaigns led by Benson for the acceptance of carrageenan as a non-toxic food additive in the United States and European Union.
Carrageenan is a semi-processed seaweed used as a gelling, thickening, and binding agent in food products.
Seaweed farming has become a primary source of income for many families in Leyte, thanks to Benson's industry.
The red seaweed is the world's third largest producer in the Philippines, following China and Indonesia.
Seaweed is one of the Philippines' top 10 exports, generating over 200 million dollars in 2015.
Practical uses of seaweed include food additives, animal feed, fertilizers, biofuel, cosmetics, and medicines.
Benson's leadership allowed Philippine carrageenan to stay competitive in the global market.
Benson passed away in 2012, but his family continues his legacy in the seaweed industry.
Transcripts
well hello hi
this is again your online prof romell
the last time we talked about pinogue
global entrepreneurs this time
let's talk more highly
filipino entrepreneurs
or why don't we just call them entropy
noise
there are many top philippine
entrepreneurs one of those
that i highly
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adore and follow after
i is some lesser known sepuano
businessman who actually impacted
the seaweed the carageenan industry not
only here in the philippines but
globally
so guys let me introduce to you
benson the seaweed king
he lived in 1955 unfortunately passed
away
year 2012 leaving us a rich
legacy of his works so why don't we talk
about him
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turned into business and what was his
passion all about
he was in to see that
because he lived
and at one time while he was only 11
years of age
he took interest
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in
okay so that simple question
led him to starting a global business
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it started slowly okay
what he did was borrow ten thousand
pesos
from his father to send samples
to prospective clients after learning
about the seaweed
okay later on you'll find that there are
two
major varieties of seaweed that are good
for local consumption
the red and the green seaweed now this
is an example of a seaweed farming
in sibolon island western visayas
philippines remember whether coastal
farmers
coastal fishermen could no longer turn
into fishing
example or there will be instances
they would in turn turn to become
a local seaside
farmers so what do they do benson dhaka
help them
establish the seaweed
lucrative business while
escaping from the work of uh fishing in
the sea he opens
okay with all the dangers fraught with
it
so billy alternative and
it boom okay at one time hilal
philippines villa
one of the largest seaweed or canadian
producing country in the entire world
that was actually the start of his
enterprising career
so he found juice it's a seaweed okay
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but it was just lying underneath the sea
it was there
for thousands of years or maybe even
more
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he started a small unit until this
became
a building enterprise his own
manufacturing plan
which started in 1979 which is actually
the first
canadian refinery in asia that will
produce
semi-refined carrageenan this is
actually a binding egypt
in women texture non-seaweed
union binding agent that you'll find in
many food
and pharmaceutical products from milk
and meat products
to drugs and toothpaste you'll be
surprised
my dear friends my beloved heroes
seaweed is found in most
of the products that we normally consume
okay now under the tissue relationship
is uncle
benson earned his first million at age
19.
what a great fit for a young man
like betson a teenager at that
what are the major contributions of
benson dakai to the seaweed industry
his clients around the blue world held
30 percent the global market
producing 10 million metric tons
supplying brands such as kogi palmelly
poker
mars and nestle now dakai led
the philippines in a series of campaign
for the acceptance of the carrageenan in
the united states as a non-toxic
food additive in initially
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a food additive and seaweed okay
but slowly lobbying and through
much of the groundworks that they did in
1996
he headed and won the same battle the
european union
he also loved it for the classification
of png
the philippine great substance nyssa
motors of food codex
alimentarius and the codex community the
food additives
product and thanks to benson
but he was the pioneer in the
industry
by the way
yes it is actually a semi-processed
seaweed
it works as a gelling it gels
thickening binding agent for processed
food so
you typically food gel
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about your jelly those are actually
seaweed
it's also used for animal free
soft gel capsules biodegradable
digestible films
micro besides a composter used to
prevent the spread
of std okay our sources in gma news
march 1 of 2011.
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on jelly ice cream
huh aren't you surprised and even
toothpaste
imagine seaweed
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like i said i mean seaweed you have the
green seaweed thing
actually sometimes
comes at your table okay uh
okay
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which is very edible very rich in fibers
and nutrients
and minerals okay
and you have the red seaweed okay
seaweed farming is actually the now a
primary source of
income for most families in leyaglia
this is current okay so
because of this carrageenan industry
which was started here by benson
most of our coastal farmers have learned
to become
seaweed farmers okay men learn the
tricks of the trade early in life and
pass it on to the next generation
okay for example a particular farmer
who was who was then young
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has become one a family affair
okay before it was only reserved for
uh for the men while women and the
children stay at home
they prepare the cities now everyone is
involved everyone
would in turn make a living
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the red seaweed is actually the world's
third largest producer
in the country following china and
indonesia in 2015 alone
90 of the farm output from the
philippines
comprised of the yusuma spp navy cotton
line
and the identical scientific names
and the rest was green seaweed these are
the extracts
what you get from the seaweed okay
so in fact eighty percent of the world's
totally
production actually originated from the
philippines more than 777 million
metric tons okay both fresh and dry
for being traded globally
what are other practical uses of seaweed
this is actually harvested throughout
the world
either collected from wild or even
cultivated in farms
like what we saw in some wonders
and several other places in the visayas
and mostly in the middle
so it's a food additive as a source of
hydrocolloids
processing to food additives like i
mentioned
binding compound in a halo some meat
products
to make your hot dogs your sausages
it also added some pet food feeds it
first
feeds fertilizers biofuel
cosmetics medicines among others so
there are many use practical uses of
seaweed and from there we extract the
karaki net
seaweed is actually one of the
philippines top 10 exports
so in the 2015 edition i don't have the
most recent
data here okay
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we actually uh produce more than 200
million dollars
okay but this one dropped by 21
okay so these are the big markets in the
entire world for
the seaweed
let's not have a short bio of our
benefactor our sibuano businessman
he's born in march 26 1955
benson had the famous entrepreneurial
spirit
i we have to make mention
exactly the one who created the lion
tiger fighter
as anyone of you remember has seen this
uh
lion tiger mosquito coil uh
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and is the ceo ceo and founder of the
cebu based shepherd corporation
which is actually also a glomerulic
nationalism biotech corporation
remember it was the first established a
biochemical laboratory a biochemical
factory treating the seaweed and making
putting it in the bright form paramus
may extend your shelf life
he was also at one time the president of
the civil industry association of
pilgrims
he organized all the stakeholders
see with farmers that they they helped
build within this
in the 80s and the 90s garnering him
one of the 10 most outstanding young men
awardee in aquaculture and agriculture
in
1918 so this is benson's dakai
life's legacy okay he also led
efforts to make the philippine
carrageenan
the seaweed to become a non-toxic food
additive until now
but this started way back 1990 and 1996
in uh europe and in the usa
now it was dakai's leadership that
allowed the png
tanina built in national grid karagina
to continue to stay in the world market
of carrageenan so
one of those uh prime components of
seaweed
is the png which is actually philippine
product
seaweed coming from the philippines
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benson dakai uh
when he left year 2012 when he succumbed
to
kidney cancer and he survived by his
family who continues on with the legs
the family now uh takes
the helm the leadership the sons and the
daughters and the wife
okay
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okay so what entrepreneurial spirit
did we see sabuhine in bed sometimes
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