Jans Enterprises Corp, based in El Monte, California, is a dynamic U.S.-based food manufacturer, distributor, and exporter specializing in multicultural grocery and snack products. With an established presence in both mainstream and ethnic markets across the United States and abroad, the company operates under several high-recognition brands such as Jans, Royal Tempeh, Jubes, and Butterfly.
Company Overview
Founded by Anthony Kartawinata, Jans Enterprises Corp was established to bridge the gap between global flavors and the American retail market. With deep roots in Southeast Asian cuisine and growing global distribution, the company has built a diverse product portfolio catering to consumers seeking authentic, innovative, and health-conscious food products.
Jans is recognized for its strategic ability to forecast market trends in Asian and plant-based foods, translating these insights into shelf-ready consumer products for major retail, wholesale, and specialty food markets.
Product and Service Offerings
Jans offers over 200 SKUs across various food categories, distributed under both in-house and private label brands:
1. Baking Ingredients
- Organic Coconut Sugar
- Cassava Flour
- Ube Powder
- Butterfly Ube Flavoring
2. Beverages
- Sparkling Prebiotic Drinks (with inulin)
- Coconut Water
- Aloe Vera Drink
- Soursop Juice
- Calamansi Juice
- Ready-to-Drink Boba Milk Tea
3. Chips & Snacks
- Salted Egg Potato Chips
- Mixed Root Vegetable Chips
- Tempeh Chips
- Jackfruit Chips
- Sweet Potato Stixx
4. Cookies & Confectionery
- Milk Candies
- Wafer Rolls
- Traditional Asian Cookies
5. Dairy
- Sweetened Condensed Creamer
- UHT Milk in Classic, Chocolate, and Strawberry
6. Desserts
- Jubes Nata de Coco (fruit-flavored gelatin cubes)
- Coconut Milk Drinks with Nata de Coco
7. Frozen Foods
- Royal Tempeh (Traditional Indonesian tempeh)
- Shrimp Spring Rolls
- Crispy Cheese Wontons
Unique Selling Proposition
Jans Enterprises is known for:
- Multicultural Focus – Product development that reflects diverse global flavors, especially from Southeast Asia.
- Retail Readiness – Products designed with packaging, nutrition labeling, and shelf-stability for large grocery chains.
- Health & Wellness Adaptation – Focus on prebiotics, dairy alternatives, and clean-label ingredients.
- Private Label Capabilities – Serving major retailers and ethnic chains with customized branding and formulations.
Target Markets
Jans serves a wide range of clients:
- National supermarket chains (e.g., Walmart, HEB, Kroger)
- Asian and international grocery distributors
- Online e-commerce and health food platforms
- Foodservice and HORECA markets
- Private label partners in the U.S., Canada, EU, and Asia
Key export markets include:
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Canada
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Singapore
Financials
As a privately-held entity, specific revenue data is not publicly disclosed. However, industry reports and logistics data indicate Jans operates at a mid-market level with an estimated annual turnover exceeding USD 25 million. The company has reported double-digit growth over the last four years, particularly driven by the surge in demand for functional drinks and plant-based foods in North America.
Shipment and Export Insights
Trade insights reveal:
- Over 1,000 container loads annually, covering frozen, ambient, and shelf-stable products.
- Strategic warehousing in California and East Coast for optimized domestic distribution.
- Exports primarily through Long Beach Port, with regional distribution partners in Asia and the Middle East.
- Compliance with U.S. FDA, EU food labeling, and HALAL requirements for selected products.
Capabilities
- In-house product R&D and flavor development
- Multiple production lines including UHT, chips frying, beverage bottling, and vacuum-packing
- Cold chain logistics for frozen foods
- Automated pouch, can, and bottle packaging systems
- E-commerce support with shelf-ready packaging and marketing assets
Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Registered Facility
- USDA Organic (for selected ingredients)
- HALAL Certified (selected SKUs)
- HACCP-Compliant Production
- BRC Certification in progress
All export shipments include compliant documentation for target market regulations including nutrition labels, barcodes, language localization, and customs compliance.
Customer Testimonials
“Their Sparkling Prebiotic line is a category disruptor—flavorful and functional. Our natural grocery clients love the lineup.”
– Beverage Distributor, Midwest USA
“Jans is a reliable partner in multicultural frozen foods. The Royal Tempeh line has helped us meet the rising demand for plant proteins.”
– Retail Chain Buyer, Ontario, Canada
Recognitions and Activities
- Exhibitor at Sweets & Snacks Expo, Winter Fancy Food Show, and ANUGA
- Featured in Progressive Grocer Magazine as a leading multicultural brand
- Selected for USDA-endorsed Export Promotion Campaigns (2023)
- Active supporter of plant-based education and food sustainability panels
Jans Enterprises Corp continues to push the boundaries of innovation in global food offerings, creating value-driven, trend-responsive products that connect consumers with culturally rich flavors across categories.
