Ca Men Manufacturing Trading Co., Ltd., based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a fast-rising innovator in the ready-to-eat (RTE) and instant food segment. Renowned for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine in shelf-stable formats, Ca Men delivers traditional flavors through modern food technology, serving both domestic consumers and global export markets.
Core Business Activities
Ca Men specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of instant and ready-to-eat food products derived from Vietnamese culinary heritage. Its primary business areas include:
- Production of shelf-stable, microwaveable Vietnamese meals
- Export of packaged foods to North America, Europe, and Asian markets
- OEM/Private Label Services for international food brands
- Domestic retail distribution through supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, and convenience stores
Product Portfolio
Ca Men offers a robust lineup of culturally rooted Vietnamese dishes and pantry staples in convenient formats:
- Ready-to-Eat Meals:
- Snakehead Fish Porridge
- Eel Vermicelli
- Stir-Fried Eel Vermicelli with Turmeric
- Crab Noodle Soup
- Instant Food:
- Instant Noodles
- Duck Porridge
- Flour Products:
- Premix Flour for traditional dishes like bánh xèo and bánh cuốn
These products are retort-packaged for long shelf life without refrigeration and are free from preservatives, ensuring clean-label appeal.
Specialisation and Core USP
Ca Men’s core differentiator is its ability to translate complex Vietnamese dishes into easy-to-use, safe, and export-compliant formats. Key strengths include:
- Authenticity: Recipes developed by Vietnamese chefs and nutritionists
- Shelf Stability: Utilizes retort technology to eliminate the need for cold storage
- Global Palatability: Adjusted spice and salt profiles to suit international markets
- Nutritional Balance: High-protein, low-fat meal solutions aligned with global health trends
Financial and Growth Insights
As a fast-scaling enterprise, Ca Men demonstrates significant potential:
- Annual production capacity: Over 1 million units of RTE meals and noodle cups
- Projected YoY revenue growth of 25% from 2022 to 2024, driven by export expansion
- Products are already distributed through 50+ domestic retail points and 5 international distribution partners
- Partnerships initiated in South Korea, Japan, the U.S., and Australia via trade missions and food expos
International Engagement and Export Capabilities
- Participated in Vietnam Foodexpo 2024, THAIFEX, and international B2B shows
- Registered and certified for FDA export to the U.S., and compliant with EU food safety regulations
- Multilingual packaging and localized labelling (Korean, Japanese, English) for target export markets
- Member of the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) and endorsed by export promotion programs
Target Market
- Global Vietnamese diaspora seeking convenient access to home-style meals
- Asian cuisine enthusiasts in North America, Europe, and Australia
- Retailers and importers of Asian instant and gourmet foods
- Foodservice providers and convenience store chains offering international meal kits
Capabilities and Infrastructure
- Operates a modern HACCP-compliant manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City
- Equipped with retort technology, automatic noodle extrusion, and sealing lines
- R&D kitchen for flavor innovation and adaptation to international taste profiles
- DTC e-commerce platform supporting COD and next-day delivery in Vietnam
Certifications and Compliance
- Certified under:
- Vietnam Ministry of Health Food Safety Certification
- HACCP
- FDA-Registered for U.S. exports
- In progress for HALAL and ISO 22000 certifications
- Full traceability and lot control for all raw material sourcing and packaging
Consumer Feedback and Market Validation
- Highly rated by Vietnamese consumers for authenticity, convenience, and nutritional value
- Received average customer rating of 4.8/5 across domestic e-commerce platforms
- Social media engagement of 20,000+ followers via Facebook and LinkedIn reflects growing consumer trust
Major Achievements
- Launched the first retort-packaged Stir-Fried Eel Vermicelli in Vietnam
- Featured in Vietnam Foodexpo 2024 as a standout innovation in the ready-to-eat segment
- Recognized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) for export excellence
- Surpassed 100,000 units in monthly production for three consecutive quarters (Q3 2023 to Q1 2024)
- Broadened its OEM service to two overseas food brands in South Korea and Canada
Ca Men Manufacturing Trading Co., Ltd. is redefining the Vietnamese ready-to-eat category through culinary integrity, technological sophistication, and strategic market expansion—bridging tradition and modernity for a global audience.
