Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Marine Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd, based in Batu Caves, Malaysia, is a premier agricultural producer and food processing company renowned for its high-quality super sweet corn products. Operating under the brand name Mascorn, the company has established itself as a vertically integrated enterprise involved in cultivation, processing, packaging, and export of fresh and frozen corn and vegetables.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Marine Gold Marketing specializes in a range of corn and vegetable products, driven by innovation in agricultural practices and cold chain management. The key product categories include:

• Hybrid F1 Super Sweet Corn:

  • Fresh Sweet Corn (vacuum-packed, cobbed, or loose kernel)
  • IQF Frozen Sweet Corn
  • Mini Corn Cobs

• Corn-Based Convenience Foods:

  • Corn-in-Cup with butter, cheese, and chili variants
  • Organic Purple Corn Gelato

• Quick-Frozen Vegetables:

  • Mixed Vegetable Packs (carrot, peas, corn)
  • Baby Corn (peeled, trimmed)

• Fresh Produce:

  • Assorted leafy greens
  • Root vegetables
  • Fruits for domestic and ASEAN distribution

• OEM & Private Label Solutions:

  • Corn snack formulations
  • Retail packaging development
  • Export-grade compliance customization

These products cater to both B2B and retail customers across local supermarkets, export markets, food service providers, and institutional buyers.

Agricultural Strength and Vertical Integration

Mascorn operates its own large-scale cultivation facilities using high-yield Hybrid F1 corn seeds developed for tropical climates. Their integrated model spans:

• Seed Selection: Using proprietary high-sugar hybrid strains
• Farming: Cultivated on over 1,000 acres of farmland in Peninsular Malaysia
• Harvesting & Processing: Corn is harvested at peak sweetness and processed within hours
• Cold Chain & Packaging: Immediate vacuum-packing or freezing to retain taste and texture

This tight control over the supply chain ensures quality consistency, product safety, and supply reliability.

Processing Capabilities

Marine Gold Marketing’s factory is equipped with modern machinery for:

• Blanching and rapid chilling
• IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) systems
• Vacuum packaging and MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
• HACCP-certified production lines
• High-efficiency corn kernel extractors

The facility has an estimated daily processing capacity of 10–15 metric tons of fresh and frozen corn products.

Export Reach and Distribution

Marine Gold Marketing has developed a strong export footprint, supplying both raw and value-added corn products to:

• Singapore
• Indonesia
• Hong Kong
• Brunei
• Middle Eastern countries

According to trade insights and partner documentation:

• The company ships over 200 FCLs annually, primarily consisting of frozen sweet corn and corn-based snacks.
• Mascorn products are found in major supermarket chains and foodservice networks across Southeast Asia.

Certifications and Quality Assurance

Marine Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd operates with a strong emphasis on food safety, quality, and sustainability. The company holds:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• Halal Certification (JAKIM approved)
• MESTI (Malaysian Food Safety and Quality Division) Certification
• Good Agricultural Practices (MyGAP) recognition for its farms

These certifications allow the company to supply to both domestic halal markets and export destinations with strict import regulations.

Brands

The company’s flagship brand Mascorn is widely recognized in Malaysia and the region for:

• Fresh and frozen corn products
• Convenience-based corn snacks like corn-in-cup
• Promotional products like purple corn ice cream, sold during agri-fairs and food festivals

Innovation and R&D

Marine Gold is committed to product innovation, especially in:

• Developing value-added corn-based snacks and health-focused formulations
• Introducing organic and non-GMO variants
• Exploring purple corn's health benefits for functional food applications

The company also collaborates with agricultural research agencies to improve yield and climate resilience of its corn crops.

Target Markets and Customers

Marine Gold’s customer base includes:

• Hypermarkets and supermarkets
• Institutional caterers and central kitchens
• Food manufacturers and snack brands
• Exporters and wholesale distributors
• Government-linked food programs and school nutrition schemes

Their ability to supply corn in various formats (kernels, cobs, snack-ready) allows them to serve diverse food applications, from quick meals to industrial processing.

Key Achievements

• Recognized as one of Malaysia’s top corn exporters for three consecutive years
• Launched Corn-in-Cup vending machine systems in local convenience stores
• Successfully developed Malaysia’s first purple corn gelato using in-house agricultural produce
• Expanded product availability to over 500 retail points across the ASEAN region

Marine Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd continues to drive growth in the Asian corn industry through innovation, sustainable practices, and a dedication to premium quality across the value chain.