Founded in Thailand, Octa Foods Company Limited has emerged as a leading innovator in the ready-to-eat (RTE) and convenient food category, known for delivering high-quality, nutritious, and globally inspired meals. With its production facility in Samut Prakan and head office in Bangkok, the company specializes in creating authentic Thai culinary experiences in convenient formats for consumers across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Core Business
Octa Foods focuses on the development, manufacturing, and export of shelf-stable, chilled, and frozen ready-to-eat food products. The company operates under globally recognized food safety standards and has gained reputation for merging Thai culinary tradition with modern food science and technology.
Product & Service Offerings
Octa Foods delivers a wide range of products across multiple categories:
- Ready-to-Eat Meals & Dishes: Thai curries (Green Curry, Massaman, Red Curry), Pad Thai, rice meals, soups, and stir-fried options.
- Baby & Kids Food: Marketed under the HOORAY! brand, focusing on nutrition and safety for early age segments.
- Microwavable Rice & Grains: Quick-preparation jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa blends under the Kitchen88 brand.
- Snacks & Spreads: Thai-style dips and snacks designed for international palates.
Products are typically offered in retort pouch, vacuum-sealed, or tray formats, making them ideal for export and retail.
Specialisation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- Authenticity + Convenience: Focused on replicating restaurant-quality Thai dishes in a shelf-stable or microwaveable format.
- Multiple Brand Strategy: With brands like Kitchen88, Asiatique, Smart Eat, and HOORAY!, Octa Foods addresses various consumer segments from gourmet to health-conscious and infants.
- Clean Label Formulations: Emphasis on natural ingredients, no preservatives, and allergen-sensitive processing.
- OEM & Private Label Services: Strong back-end capability to produce private label foods for major retailers globally.
Financial Performance
As a privately held company, Octa Foods does not publicly disclose its financials. However, the company's sustained presence in major global trade events like THAIFEX Anuga Asia and partnerships with international distributors demonstrate strong financial and operational stability.
- Export presence in over 30 countries, including Japan, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
- Estimated production capacity of over 50 million pouches annually, based on industry benchmarks for similar operations.
Shipment Records
- Octa Foods has shown consistent export volumes to North America and Asia, with key products such as retort Thai curry meals and ready-to-eat rice dishes.
- According to public trade data and logistics reports, the company makes over 1,000 international shipments annually.
Target Market
- Retail Chains & Supermarkets: Both branded and private label RTE meals.
- Airlines & Catering Services: Customized meals for inflight and travel consumption.
- Infant Food Retailers: Nutritionally balanced baby meals under HOORAY!
- Export Distributors & Foodservice Operators: Particularly in health and wellness focused regions like Canada, Japan, and Scandinavia.
Capabilities
- Modern Manufacturing Facility: Located in Samut Prakan with dedicated lines for RTE, baby food, and rice products.
- Advanced Retort and Sterilization Technology: For extended shelf life without preservatives.
- Innovation in Product Development: R&D team continuously evolves to meet dietary trends (low sugar, high protein, vegan).
- Flexible Packaging Solutions: Including pouches, trays, jars, and microwaveable bowls.
Certifications & Compliance
Octa Foods is fully certified to meet international food safety and quality benchmarks:
- BRC (British Retail Consortium)
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- Halal Certification
- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Export Approved
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
Customer Testimonials
“Octa’s ‘Kitchen88’ meals have become a staple in our convenience section. The feedback from health-conscious and time-pressed consumers has been overwhelmingly positive.”
— Category Manager, Premium Supermarket Chain, Canada
“The Smart Eat line has helped us expand into the wellness food sector. The nutritional transparency and authentic taste give it a clear edge.”
— Nutrition Retailer, Singapore
Major Achievements
- Multiple Brand Launches: Successfully established over four proprietary brands across diverse market niches.
- Award Recognition: Products regularly showcased and awarded at regional expos like THAIFEX – Anuga Asia.
- Global Retail Penetration: Partnered with major global retailers including Costco Japan, Tops Thailand, and NTUC FairPrice Singapore.
- Baby Food Innovation: Among the first Thai brands to introduce clean-label baby meals for international export.
Octa Foods Company Limited has positioned itself as a forward-thinking food innovator from Thailand, offering high-quality, convenient, and culturally rich food solutions to the world.