Croft Foods Co., Ltd., headquartered in Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan, Thailand, is a growing food manufacturing and export company specializing in premium dried foods, confectionery, and seafood products. With a focus on high-quality ingredients, food safety, and market-responsive product development, the company serves both domestic and global markets across the retail, HORECA, and OEM sectors.
Founded with the aim to deliver versatile and flavorful food solutions from Thailand to the world, Croft Foods leverages regional sourcing advantages and scalable production to cater to evolving consumer preferences across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Core Business
Croft Foods operates in the processed and packaged food manufacturing segment, focusing on the development, production, and export of:
- Dried fruits and vegetables
- Chocolate-coated snacks and confectionery
- Frozen and value-added seafood products
- Bakery and dessert goods for institutional and retail clients
Their product lines are targeted toward health-conscious, premium-snack, and convenience food segments across global markets.
Product and Service Offerings
The company’s diversified offerings include:
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Chocolate-Coated Products:
- Dried fruits (e.g., bananas, mangoes) coated with rich chocolate
- Nut and grain blends with chocolate-based coatings
- Seasonal confectionery for gifting and export markets
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Dried Fruits & Vegetables:
- Dehydrated mango, pineapple, banana, and jackfruit
- Vacuum-fried and low-oil vegetable crisps
- Available in consumer packs and bulk formats
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Seafood Products:
- Frozen and processed shrimp and fish portions
- Ready-to-eat seafood snacks for retail
- Custom seafood formulations for private labels
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Bakery Items:
- Packaged pastries, cookies, and muffins
- Made using local and imported ingredients
- Available under OEM contracts and distributor brands
Croft Foods caters to diverse packaging needs, including resealable pouches, vacuum packs, and private label packaging options.
Specialization and Core USP
The company’s unique value proposition includes:
- Cross-category Expertise: Ability to integrate confectionery, seafood, and bakery under one umbrella
- OEM Flexibility: Custom formulation and packaging for international clients
- Food Safety Compliance: Operates under stringent hygiene and QA protocols
- Thailand-Origin Advantage: Access to tropical produce and marine ingredients at source
This multidimensional portfolio allows Croft Foods to appeal to buyers seeking Thai quality with global presentation standards.
Financials
As a privately owned entity, Croft Foods does not publicly disclose financial results. However, from industry estimates and production capacity indicators:
- Estimated Revenue: USD 2–4 million annually (based on SME benchmarks and export licensing activity)
- Revenue Channels: 50% domestic distribution, 50% exports
- High-margin segments include chocolate-coated dried fruit and value-added seafood
Shipments and Export Data
Insights gathered from regional trade directories and Thai export agency data suggest:
- Primary Export Markets: Australia, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, and the UAE
- Key Exported Products: Chocolate banana chips, dried mango, frozen shrimp snacks
- Estimated Export Volume: Over 300–500 metric tons annually
- Regular participation in food exhibitions like THAIFEX and Food Ingredients Asia
Export contracts are supported by multilingual labeling and international shipping logistics partners.
Target Market
Croft Foods targets:
- Retail Chains: Specialty health and snack aisles in Asia-Pacific
- Import Distributors: Seeking white-label snack and seafood solutions
- Online Retailers: Premium product lines for health and clean-label snacking
- Foodservice Providers: High-quality bakery and seafood supplies
Their products are well-suited for clean-label, halal-compliant, and wellness-oriented food buyers.
Capabilities
- Production Infrastructure: Facilities for dehydration, chocolate coating, freezing, and packaging
- R&D Services: Custom flavor development and ingredient optimization
- Cold Chain Integration: For seafood and temperature-sensitive items
- Volume Agility: From pilot batches for market testing to large-scale production
Croft Foods is designed to support fast-growing food trends and export logistics.
Certifications and Compliance
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Thai FDA approved
- HACCP-compliant facility operations
- In-progress certifications: ISO 22000 and HALAL for expanded export scope
Customer Testimonials
“Croft Foods has helped us scale our premium chocolate snack line with great attention to quality and on-time delivery.”
— Regional Importer, Melbourne, Australia (Private Label Feedback, 2023)
“Their seafood and dried mango packs are some of our most consistent SKUs across Southeast Asia.”
— Category Manager, Regional Food Distributor (B2B Review, 2022)
Major Achievements
- Entered 8+ export markets in under 5 years of operation
- Surpassed 1 million packs sold in Southeast Asia as of 2024
- Featured supplier in THAIFEX 2022 and 2023 editions
- Developed over 30 private label SKUs for international clients
- Initiated digital export catalog and QR code-based traceability system in 2023
Croft Foods Co., Ltd. is emerging as a key Thai player in the fusion of traditional ingredients and modern snack formats, catering to the evolving demands of global consumers and food brands.