Lotus Food Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a leading manufacturer and exporter of traditional Vietnamese food products with a strong international presence. Under the flagship brands Lotus Grand and Polar Bear, the company delivers a diverse portfolio of dry foods, frozen goods, sauces, and beverages that cater to both retail and foodservice segments worldwide.
Core Business and Offerings
Lotus Food Manufacturing specializes in producing and exporting a wide array of high-quality, authentic Vietnamese food products, including:
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Rice-Based Products:
- Rice Paper: Round and square formats in multiple sizes (16cm, 22cm, 28cm).
- Rice Vermicelli: 1mm and 2mm cuts, both in consumer and bulk packs.
- Rice Noodles: Flat pho noodles and stir-fry rice sticks.
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Sauces and Condiments:
- Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce: Export-grade sauces in various bottle sizes.
- Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce, Hoisin Sauce: For cooking and dipping applications.
- Corn Starch and Tapioca Flour: Widely used in both consumer and industrial formulations.
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Frozen Food (Polar Bear Brand):
- Vegetables: Frozen edamame, okra, taro, and mixed stir-fry vegetables.
- Seafood: Frozen shrimp, squid, and fish portions, processed for export compliance.
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Ready-to-Use & Beverages:
- Frozen Noodles: Cooked and blast-frozen for HORECA customers.
- Vietnamese Drinks: Bottled sugar cane juice, calamansi juice, and herbal beverages.
Specialization and Core USP
Lotus Food's competitive edge lies in its ability to provide:
- Comprehensive Product Assortment: A wide variety of Vietnamese food staples under one supply umbrella.
- Private Label Expertise: Custom packaging and co-branding solutions for global retailers and distributors.
- Flexible Volume Orders: Serving both full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) clients.
- Dual Product Focus: Both ambient and frozen categories, enhancing cross-category sales potential for importers.
Financial Performance
While privately held, Lotus Food is regarded as one of Vietnam’s top SME food exporters in the ethnic food segment:
- Estimated Revenue (2023): USD 10–15 million
- Export Ratio: Over 90% of total revenue
- Annual Production Capacity:
- Rice Paper: 10,000+ MT/year
- Frozen Products: 5,000+ MT/year
Their food processing facilities are located in Southern Vietnam, close to raw material sources and port infrastructure.
Shipment Records
Based on industry export data and distributor listings:
- Top Export Markets: United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, South Korea, and Japan.
- Common Export Formats:
- Retail: 200g to 500g bags for rice noodles and sauces.
- Foodservice: 1kg to 5kg bulk packs for rice paper, sauces, and frozen vegetables.
- Annual Export Volume: Estimated 800+ TEUs shipped via Cat Lai Port and Cai Mep International Terminal.
- Logistics Capabilities: Cold chain integration for frozen goods and ambient warehousing for dry cargo.
Target Market
Lotus Food Manufacturing serves a broad international customer base:
- Retailers and Ethnic Grocers: Private label and branded goods for Asian food aisles.
- Distributors and Importers: Bulk products for nationwide distribution networks.
- Foodservice/HORECA: Ready-to-use and frozen products for Vietnamese and Asian cuisine restaurants.
- Health-Conscious and Vegan Markets: Rice-based, gluten-free, and preservative-free products.
Capabilities
- Facilities: Multiple production units including rice paper rolling lines, sauce filling plants, and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) tunnels.
- Certifications:
- On-site lab for moisture control, pesticide residue, and microbiological testing.
- Customization Services: Multi-language labeling, barcode compliance, and recipe adjustment for import standards.
- Sustainability: Emphasis on biodegradable packaging and reduced-plastic formats in recent SKUs.
Certifications and Compliance
- HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point compliance across all plants.
- ISO 22000: Food safety management system certification.
- FDA Registration: For U.S. market exports.
- HALAL Certification: Selected product lines for Muslim-majority markets.
- EU Standards Compliance: Residue and additive levels within EU import limits.
Customer Testimonials
“Lotus Food’s rice paper is one of the best-selling items in our Asian food section—consistent quality and reliable delivery.”
— Category Manager, Major U.S. Importer
“They offer one of the most complete portfolios of Vietnamese cuisine essentials, which simplifies our sourcing.”
— Procurement Head, EU Specialty Food Distributor
Major Achievements
- 2015: Launch of Polar Bear frozen food line for the Asia-Pacific market.
- 2018: Expanded into beverage bottling, targeting Vietnamese juice and herbal drink exports.
- 2020: Surpassed 100 SKUs available for private label contracts.
- 2022: Entered Canadian and Japanese retail chains with branded and white-label rice noodles.
- 2023: Achieved FDA and EU compliance for new frozen noodle and vegetable lines.
Lotus Food Manufacturing Joint Stock Company continues to expand its global reach by offering authentic, high-quality Vietnamese food products tailored for international standards and consumer preferences.
