13
Jan

ADB Frontier Team Visits Misota Food Processing Plant in Battambang

On January 13, 2026, a delegation from the ADB Frontier team visited the Misota food processing plant in Battambang to observe the significant progress of its fruit processing activities. The visit highlighted the transformative impact of the financial partnership between ADB Frontier and Misota, which has been instrumental in the company’s recent expansion and contribution to local employment.

Strategic Financial Support through Revenue-Based Financing

Since 2025, Misota has benefited from a tailored financial solution provided by ADB Frontier in the form of a revenue-based financing loan. This flexible financing model has allowed Misota to scale its operations in alignment with its cash flow and market demand, while bolstering the local workforce.

This capital injection has been a catalyst for infrastructure and operational upgrades. Most notably, the support has enabled Misota to double its sourcing capabilities, increasing its intake from 10 tons of fresh mango per day to 20 tons per day. This expansion has a direct positive impact on local communities by providing a robust and reliable market for farmers and, crucially, supporting hundreds of employment opportunities within the Battambang region.

During the site visit, the ADB Frontier team observed several key advancements:

  • Increased Sourcing and Processing Power: With the capacity to now process 20 tons of mangoes daily, Misota has significantly increased its output of high-quality dried fruits to meet growing export demands.
  • Operational Excellence: The facility continues to uphold international food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP, and BRCGS, ensuring that Cambodian produce remains competitive on the global stage.
  • Significant Employment Impact: By doubling its sourcing capacity and expanding operations, Misota has strengthened the local agricultural value chain, creating hundreds of jobs and increasing income stability for rural farming communities.

The partnership underscores ADB Frontier’s commitment to supporting high-potential SMEs through innovative financing. By providing the tools necessary for Misota to scale, ADB Frontier is helping to drive sustainable, export-led growth in Cambodia’s agribusiness sector.