Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company is one of Vietnam’s most prominent manufacturers and exporters of sauces, condiments, frozen foods, and culinary spices. With a heritage spanning over 40 years, the company has become a trusted household brand domestically while expanding its footprint to over 30 countries worldwide. Known for its flagship brand “Cholimex,” the company is synonymous with bold, authentic Vietnamese flavors and internationally certified food safety standards.

Company Background

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Cholimex Food began as a state-owned enterprise focused on processed food production for domestic consumption. Over the decades, it transformed into a joint stock company, underwent extensive modernization, and diversified into a wide range of products. Today, Cholimex Food is a major player in both Vietnam’s FMCG sector and global Vietnamese cuisine exports.

The company operates under the direction of Mr. Diep Nam Hai, a key industry figure who has overseen Cholimex’s transformation into an export powerhouse.

Core Business

Cholimex Food’s core business is the manufacturing and distribution of food products that reflect Vietnamese culinary traditions. The company's business structure is divided into three main categories:

• Sauces & Condiments: Traditional Vietnamese sauces like chili, hoisin, soy, satay, and fish sauce
• Frozen Convenience Foods: Spring rolls, dim sum, shrimp dishes, and sausages
• Spice & Seasoning Collections: Pre-packaged spice sets and vegetarian blends for global cooking needs

These products are widely available in supermarkets, restaurants, food processing industries, and export distribution networks.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Sauces & Condiments

• Chili Sauce
• Tomato Sauce
• Hoisin Sauce
• Soy Sauce
• Fish Sauce
• Satay Sauce
• Pickled Soybeans

2. Frozen Foods

• Traditional Vietnamese Spring Rolls
• Shrimp Wrapped in Sugar Cane
• Dimsum Variety Packs
• Pork and Chicken Sausages

3. Spices & Gift Boxes

• Premium Spice Collections
• Vegetarian Spice Sets
• Gift Boxes for festive and international markets

These products are offered in consumer-ready packaging and bulk supply formats suitable for retailers, restaurants, and distributors.

Specialization and Core USP

Cholimex Food is distinguished by several strategic strengths:

• Deep integration of Vietnamese culinary identity into global-friendly packaging and formats
• End-to-end food production process, from raw material sourcing to final export packaging
• State-of-the-art facilities with HACCP, ISO 22000, and HALAL certifications
• Customizable OEM and private-label production for overseas clients
• Strong domestic brand equity, making it a natural ambassador for Vietnamese food culture abroad

Financials

As a publicly listed enterprise on the UPCoM exchange in Vietnam under ticker symbol CMF, Cholimex Food reported impressive performance:

• Revenue (2023): Estimated over VND 2,500 billion (~USD 105 million)
• Net Profit: Exceeded VND 150 billion (~USD 6.3 million)
• Export revenues account for more than 40% of total turnover

This financial stability reflects the company's success in navigating both domestic and international markets.

Shipment Records

According to data compiled from trade platforms like Volza and ImportYeti, Cholimex Food has recorded over 1,200 international shipments in the past 5 years. The company exports to more than 30 countries, with strong presence in:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• South Korea
• Japan
• Australia
• Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
• ASEAN countries

Products are exported under the “Cholimex” brand and private labels for major international clients.

Target Market

Cholimex Food targets diverse market segments including:

• Supermarkets and grocery chains
• Asian and Vietnamese specialty retailers
• Foodservice and restaurant chains
• OEM/private label clients in the condiment and frozen food sectors
• Online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms

The company’s adaptable branding and diverse product lines make it accessible to both premium and mass-market segments.

Capabilities

• Production Facilities: Multiple ISO and HACCP-certified factories in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces
• R&D: In-house innovation center to develop new flavor profiles, especially for export customization
• Production Capacity: Hundreds of metric tons of sauce and frozen food output per month
• Logistics: Integrated warehousing and cold chain solutions for domestic and international distribution
• Packaging Solutions: Retail jars, squeeze bottles, frozen vacuum packs, and export cartons

Certifications and Compliance

Cholimex Food adheres to a strict compliance structure supported by:

• ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management Systems
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
• HALAL – Certification for Islamic markets
• FDA Registered – Export-ready for the U.S. market
• Vietnamese Food Safety Standards – Fully compliant with domestic regulations

These certifications ensure global trust in quality, safety, and hygiene standards.

Customer Testimonials

Retail partners and international distributors commend Cholimex Food for:

• Reliable and high-quality product lines
• Authentic Vietnamese flavors with international appeal
• Responsive B2B service and private label flexibility
• Competitive pricing for both premium and economy segments
• Strong shelf presence due to eye-catching packaging and consistent branding

Major Achievements

• Export leader among Vietnamese food manufacturers in the condiment category
• Recognized as “Vietnam High-Quality Goods” brand for multiple consecutive years
• Successful listing on the UPCoM stock exchange, increasing financial transparency
• Participation in major trade fairs, including SIAL, ANUGA, and THAIFEX
• Brand ambassador for Vietnamese cuisine globally, through retail, foodservice, and e-commerce platforms

Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company continues to elevate the global profile of Vietnamese culinary products, combining tradition with innovation to deliver quality, taste, and safety to tables around the world.