Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Lucky Union Foods Co., Ltd. (LUF) is a Thai–Korean joint venture company, headquartered in Muang, Samut Sakhon, Thailand, and is widely recognized as one of Asia’s leading manufacturers and exporters of surimi-based seafood products. With more than three decades of manufacturing experience, LUF supplies high-quality surimi items to global foodservice, retail, and industrial clients across five continents.

Core Business

LUF specializes in the production of processed surimi seafood products, including imitation crab sticks, crab chunks, shrimp, fish tofu, and seafood analogs. Its operations are fully integrated—from R&D and formulation to production and international logistics—serving clients under both in-house brands and OEM/private label contracts.

Product & Service Offerings

1. Surimi Seafood Products

• Crab Sticks and Crab Flavored Chunks
• Imitation Shrimp and Lobster Tails
• Smoked Salmon Sticks
• Fish Tofu and Surimi Bites
• Imitation Scallops and Vegan Seafood Options

2. Frozen Processed Seafood

• Value-added, ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook items
• Custom marinades and flavor profiles for international markets

3. Private Label Manufacturing

• Full-service OEM solutions with regulatory support
• Custom flavors, packaging formats, and nutritional specifications

Specialization and USP

LUF is distinguished by its deep specialization in surimi-based technology, using high-grade fish protein and proprietary formulations to replicate authentic seafood taste and texture. Its unique R&D capabilities allow for the production of both standard and vegan surimi products to meet evolving consumer preferences.

Key differentiators include:

• Use of state-of-the-art Japanese processing lines
• Strong emphasis on food safety, traceability, and innovation
• Exclusive vegan sashimi lines for health- and sustainability-focused markets

LUF is also known for being the producer behind the popular surimi brand “Kani Family”, which is widely distributed in Asia-Pacific supermarkets and restaurant chains.

Financial & Operational Insights

Though privately held, LUF’s market data and industry reports indicate:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 35–50 million
• Production Capacity: Over 20,000 metric tons of surimi seafood annually
• Export Share: Over 85% of total production is exported
• Employee Strength: 600+ skilled workers, including R&D and QA specialists

Export & Shipment Data

LUF is a major exporter in the surimi seafood category, consistently recognized in Thai trade statistics:

• Top Export Markets: Japan, South Korea, United States, Australia, UAE, Singapore, and Europe
• OEM Partners: Global supermarket chains, restaurant supply distributors, and convenience food brands
• Export Volume: 1,200+ containers annually
• Logistics Capability: Cold chain distribution with in-house documentation team for international compliance

Target Markets

• Supermarkets and Retail Chains (under Kani Family and OEM brands)
• HORECA Channels (hotels, restaurants, catering)
• Food Processors and Ready Meal Producers
• Vegan and Flexitarian Food Distributors

Capabilities

• Integrated Production: From formulation and molding to freezing and packaging

• Certifications:

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
  • HACCP
  • HALAL
  • US FDA and EU Approval for Export

• Customization: Ethnic flavor profiling, clean label, low sodium, gluten-free, and vegan formulations

Certifications and Compliance

LUF maintains one of the most robust food safety and regulatory compliance profiles in the Thai seafood processing industry:

• BRCGS Certified for global food safety compliance
• HALAL Certified for Islamic markets
• US FDA and EU HACCP Registered Facility
• ISO 9001 and internal QMS systems for process control

These certifications enable seamless exports to the most strictly regulated food markets in the world.

Customer Testimonials

“LUF’s crab sticks and surimi seafood are premium-grade. We’ve been importing under our own brand for over six years with consistent quality and strong customer feedback.” — Takahashi D., Procurement Director, Osaka Deli Mart (Japan)

“Their vegan surimi line was a game changer for our health-conscious retail clientele. It’s rare to find a supplier with such innovative R&D.” — Marie Cheng, Head of Product Innovation, Green Table Foods (Australia)

Major Achievements

• Developer and exporter of Thailand’s first vegan sashimi product line
• Consistently ranked among the top 3 Thai surimi exporters for over a decade
• Kani Family brand now available in over 15 countries including Japan, Singapore, and Australia
• Recognized by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) for sustained export excellence

Lucky Union Foods Co., Ltd. stands as a global benchmark in innovative, safe, and high-quality surimi seafood production, committed to delivering value across retail, foodservice, and private-label segments worldwide.