Kamonpat Co., Ltd. (KMP), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is an R&D-driven consultancy specializing in experimental engineering and food technology development. Known for its integrated approach combining scientific research with industrial application, KMP supports SMEs, food startups, and large manufacturers in turning product concepts into commercially viable, scalable outcomes.
Company Overview
Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between food science and consumer product development, Kamonpat Co., Ltd. focuses on end-to-end R&D and business support services. KMP operates primarily in the food and beverage industry, helping businesses innovate through experimental processes, product testing, and nutritional analysis. Through collaborative partnerships and access to pilot-scale facilities, the company plays a critical role in elevating Thailand’s food innovation ecosystem.
Core Business Areas
1. Research & Development Services
- Experimental Engineering: Design, simulation, and validation of food processing and packaging systems.
- Food Product Development: From formulation to shelf-life studies across bakery, beverages, functional foods, and supplements.
- Process Engineering: Optimization of thermal processing, drying, and preservation technologies.
- Pilot Plant Trials: Pre-commercial production setup for testing feasibility and performance.
2. Consulting Services
- Business and Regulatory Advisory: Navigating Thai FDA, ASEAN food standards, labeling compliance, and claims validation.
- Nutrition & Fortification Planning: Nutritional profiling, clean-label strategy, and special-diet formulation (vegan, gluten-free, fortified foods).
- Technology Transfer: Assisting startups in converting laboratory concepts into factory-ready processes.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Hands-on Pilot Facilities: Enables real-world testing of food concepts before full-scale investment.
- Multidisciplinary Expertise: Blends food technologists, biochemists, and process engineers in client projects.
- R&D for Commercialization: Unlike academic labs, KMP focuses on developing commercially scalable food innovations.
- Localized Knowledge with Global Standards: Strong understanding of regional consumer trends and export compliance.
Financial and Market Position
While private financial data remains undisclosed, KMP is recognized in Thailand's food tech industry for its:
- Extensive collaboration with academic and research institutions
- Projects with more than 40 food startups and manufacturers since 2020
- Annual portfolio of 15–20 simultaneous client R&D projects
Industry Engagement and Impact
- Member of Thailand National Food Institute (NFI) R&D cluster
- Supports TechnoMart and ThaiFDA incubation programs
- Frequently partners with university faculties such as Chulalongkorn and Kasetsart for applied R&D
Target Clients
- Food Startups: Seeking formulation help and test marketing
- Mid-Sized Manufacturers: Upgrading product lines with functional foods or process innovation
- Academic Spin-Offs: Needing scale-up for lab innovations
- Export-Oriented Brands: Developing compliant products for EU, Japan, and GCC markets
Operational Capabilities
- R&D Laboratory: Equipped for formulation, microbiological testing, and sensory evaluation
- Pilot Processing Units: For baking, extrusion, fermentation, and liquid bottling
- In-House Experts: Food scientists, regulatory consultants, packaging technologists
- Project Timeline: From ideation to prototype in 4–12 weeks depending on complexity
Certifications and Compliance Support
- Thai FDA Documentation Preparation
- Nutrition Facts Panel Creation (US, EU, ASEAN formats)
- Shelf-Life Study Protocols based on AOAC and ISO standards
- Clean Label and Functional Claims Review for market approvals
Customer Testimonials
“Kamonpat’s R&D helped us commercialize a vegan high-protein granola in just 10 weeks—ready for export.”
— Co-Founder, Functional Foods Startup, Thailand
“Their engineering team refined our drying process and cut energy costs by 18%.”
— Operations Manager, Mid-Size Fruit Snack Producer
Major Achievements
- Successfully launched over 25 new food products for Thai SMEs (2021–2024)
- Hosted technical workshops in collaboration with Thailand’s Department of Science Service
- Selected as Innovation Support Partner for ThaiFDA’s Healthy Thai Food Campaign (2023)
- Developed export-ready product lines for ASEAN food tech accelerators