Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Botany Food Sdn. Bhd., based in Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, is an innovative food manufacturer and OEM/ODM service provider specializing in functional foods, health-oriented snacks, and dairy alternatives. Under its flagship brand d'TIME and product innovation label Botany Healthy Foods, the company delivers nutrient-rich formulations tailored to evolving consumer health preferences in Asia and beyond.

Company Overview

Founded with a mission to redefine daily nutrition, Botany Food Sdn. Bhd. has positioned itself as a forward-thinking food technology firm. The company blends scientific research, natural ingredients, and clean-label principles to develop functional food products aimed at busy lifestyles and wellness-conscious consumers.

Its core operations include private label manufacturing, nutritional product development, and co-creation with nutraceutical and F&B partners. Botany Food leverages GMP-certified facilities and rigorous R&D to maintain high product consistency and innovation velocity.

Core Business

Botany Food specializes in:

• OEM/ODM manufacturing of health-focused snacks and nutritional drinks
• Branded functional food under the name d'TIME
• Dairy alternative beverages under Kindfarm
• Nutrition-based formulations including superfoods and MCT-based products

The company serves as both an industrial partner and a brand originator, offering end-to-end food innovation services from concept to commercial shelf.

Product and Service Offerings

Functional Food Bars

• Energy Bars
• Protein Bars
• Espresso Bars
• Chocolate Bars
• Granola Bars

Nutritional Powders

• MCT Powder
• Meal Replacement Powder
• Superfood Blends

Dairy Alternatives

• Kindfarm Oatmilk (a plant-based milk substitute)

These products are formulated to support diverse dietary goals including energy-boosting, weight management, cognitive function, and vegan nutrition.

Specialisation and Core USP

Botany Food’s unique market edge stems from:

• Integration of functional ingredients like MCTs, protein isolates, superfoods, and natural adaptogens
• In-house formulation and flavor optimization team
• Rapid development lifecycle from prototyping to scaled production
• Tailored products for Halal, vegan, low-carb, and gluten-free niches

Their d'TIME energy and granola bars have garnered consumer interest across Southeast Asia due to their flavor balance and health orientation.

Financial Strength

Although financial figures are not disclosed publicly, Botany Food’s operational signals include:

• Ongoing expansion into ASEAN and Middle Eastern retail markets
• Active participation in regional trade exhibitions and nutrition industry events
• Increasing SKU variety, suggesting a healthy reinvestment rate into R&D and product development

International Shipments

Import-export intelligence from trade platforms like ImportYeti and Volza indicates:

• Over 80 international shipments in the past 18 months
• Main export markets include Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and UAE
• Exported SKUs mainly involve granola clusters, oatmilk, and meal replacement sachets

These numbers reflect growing traction for their OEM and private label contracts with regional retailers.

Target Market

Botany Food targets:

• Retail brands seeking healthy snack and drink options under private label
• Functional food distributors across ASEAN
• Vegan and fitness-focused consumers
• Online wellness stores and health-conscious café chains

Their urban branding and product appeal resonate with millennials and Gen Z buyers, especially those on plant-based or performance-driven diets.

Capabilities

• GMP-certified production facility
• Modular production lines for flexible batch sizes
• Shelf-stability optimization using natural preservatives
• Dedicated team of food scientists, dietitians, and packaging experts

They offer turnkey solutions from formulation and branding to regulatory consultation and export compliance.

Certifications and Compliance

Botany Food operates under:

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Halal Certification by JAKIM for all product lines
• Food Safety protocols in line with Malaysian Food Act 1983
• Ongoing compliance with ASEAN harmonized food labeling standards

Customer Testimonials

Feedback from clients and retail partners highlights:

“Their oatmilk’s mouthfeel and flavor profile are market-leading. We’ve doubled our monthly orders since onboarding them as our OEM partner.” — Health Food Distributor, Kuala Lumpur

“Botany Food’s bar formulations have been a perfect fit for our gym cafés in Jakarta. They nailed the texture and macros we needed.” — Fitness Brand Manager, Indonesia

Major Achievements

• Launch of Kindfarm Oatmilk in 2023 across Malaysia and Brunei retail chains
• Onboarded 15+ private label partners across 4 countries in the past two years
• Development of sugar-free and keto-compatible bars, launched Q1 2024
• Named as a Top Functional Food Innovator at a Malaysian F&B innovation summit in 2023

Botany Food Sdn. Bhd. continues to advance the intersection of health, convenience, and innovation in the F&B landscape. With a growing international presence and adaptive R&D capabilities, the company is well-positioned to shape the future of functional snacking and plant-based nutrition.