What Hodo does

Hodo Foods, Inc. is an Oakland, California-based producer of organic, artisan tofu and plant-based foods serving both retail grocery and foodservice channels across the United States. Founded in 2004 by Minh Tsai as a single farmer's market stall in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company has grown to 101-250 employees operating from a single production facility at 2923 Adeline Street. Hodo's customer base spans two primary segments: retail consumers purchasing at natural grocery and major retail chains (Whole Foods, HEB, Wegmans, Safeway/Albertsons, The Fresh Market, Natural Grocers), and foodservice operators including Chipotle (sofritas protein), sweetgreen, Superiority Burger, Google, Meta, and Michelin-starred restaurants State Bird Provisions and SingleThread. The company also sells directly through the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market and meal-kit/grocery-delivery partners including Imperfect Foods, Misfits Market, and Gobble.

Hodo's product portfolio spans approximately 20 active SKUs across ready-to-eat formats (marinated tofu in miso, Indian, teriyaki, Thai red curry, and braised flavors; tofu veggie burger; Thai curry and Chinese five-spice nuggets; egg-free scramble; adobo Mexican crumbles) and ready-to-cook formats (lightly fried tofu in chili crisp, golden turmeric, and gochujang flavors; Moroccan chermoula, harissa, and southern barbecue tofu cubes; organic yuba sheets; spicy yuba noodles). Production is grounded in traditional artisan tofu-making methods using North American-grown organic non-GMO soybeans with calcium sulfate coagulation and whole-bean processing that retains fiber and nutrients. The company holds a differentiated domestic position as the only US producer of fresh, organic, handmade yuba, and employs a proprietary scoring technique for its lightly fried tofu line. All products are CCOF organic, Non-GMO verified, OU kosher certified, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

Hodo generates revenue through unit sales of packaged products across its retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels at undisclosed per-unit pricing. Following Calbee, Inc.'s September 2025 acquisition of a 58% majority stake, Hodo operates as a majority-owned subsidiary of the Japanese snacks conglomerate while retaining brand identity and operational leadership under founders Minh Tsai and John Notz. The company expanded its product surface in 2025 with three new lightly fried tofu flavors (chili crisp, golden turmeric, gochujang) and has grown into a brand distributed across thousands of retail stores and restaurants nationwide.

Name

Hodo

Legal name

Hodo Foods, Inc.

Website

https://hodofoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hodo Foods produces organic, non-GMO artisan tofu and plant-based foods (tofu, yuba, nuggets, scrambles, soymilk) for US retail grocery and foodservice customers, and has been majority-owned by Japan's Calbee since September 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Protein Foods

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Tofu, Tempeh & Traditional Soy Foods Manufacturing (AFAKAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finished Meat-Alternative Prepared Foods (Nuggets, Burgers, Sausages, Ready Meals) (AFANAKAO), Alternative Protein Snacks, Bars & RTD Nutrition Manufacturing (AFAKAGAK), Plant-Based Beef/Pork Alternatives (Analog Red Meat) (AFANAKAM)

Keywords

• Artisan tofu production
• Plant-based protein foods
• Organic vegan alternatives
• Fresh yuba manufacturing
• Refrigerated plant-based meat

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Hodo sells packaged tofu, yuba, and plant-based meat and egg alternatives through major retail grocery chains and natural food stores, with products sold as finished goods on a per-unit basis.
2. Food Service / Restaurant Supply: Hodo supplies ingredient-driven restaurants, corporate campus dining operations, and quick-service chains, selling bulk food service quantities of tofu and plant-based products.
3. Farmers Market Direct Sales: Hodo operates a direct-to-consumer stall at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmers Market, selling products directly to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hodo manufactures and sells organic, non-GMO artisan tofu, fresh yuba (tofu skin), and plant-based meat and egg alternatives made from North American-grown organic soybeans using traditional handcraft methods and calcium sulfate coagulation. The product portfolio includes ready-to-eat marinated tofus, flavored tofu cubes, lightly fried tofu, plant-based nuggets, burgers, crumbles, egg-free scramble, yuba sheets and noodles, and soymilk.

Product overview

Hodo is an artisan tofu and plant-based food company offering a portfolio of organic, non-GMO tofu products and plant-based alternatives. The product line spans two primary categories: (1) Ready-to-Eat products including marinated tofus (Miso, Indian Spiced, Japanese Teriyaki, Thai Red Curry, Braised) and plant-based meat/egg alternatives (Veggie Burger, Egg-Free Scramble, Adobo Mexican Crumbles, Thai Curry Nuggets, Chinese 5 Spice Nuggets); and (2) Ready-to-Cook products including a new Lightly Fried Tofu line (Chili Crisp, Golden Turmeric, Gochujang flavors), tofu cubes in global seasonings (Moroccan, Harissa, Southern Barbecue), and yuba-based products (Organic Yuba Sheets, Spicy Yuba Noodles). The portfolio also includes a standalone Soymilk. All products are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan, crafted using traditional artisan methods from North American-grown organic soybeans at Hodo's California production facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu Savory-spicy lightly fried tofu marinated in garlic and shallot chili crisp sauce; flash-fried to create a porous, golden exterior that absorbs bold umami-rich spices; ready-to-cook plant protein.
• Lightly Fried Golden Turmeric Tofu Lightly fried tofu infused with turmeric; part of the new Lightly Fried product line; ready-to-cook format.
• Lightly Fried Gochujang Tofu Lightly fried tofu with gochujang seasoning; part of the new Lightly Fried product line; ready-to-cook format.
• Organic Extra Firm Tofu Organic, non-GMO extra firm tofu made from North American-grown soybeans; the original/flagship tofu product; can be frozen, crumbled into scrambles, or cubed into soups.
• Organic Miso Tofu Organic tofu pre-marinated in traditional miso and spices; adds deep umami profile; maintains firm texture in hot broths.
• Organic Indian Spiced Tofu Organic tofu with Indian spice blend; ready-to-eat format.
• Japanese Teriyaki Tofu (Family Pack) Organic tofu in Japanese teriyaki sauce; available in family pack format; ready-to-eat.
• Thai Red Curry Tofu (Family Pack) Organic tofu in Thai red curry sauce; available in family pack format; ready-to-eat.
• Organic Braised Firm Tofu Organic firm tofu that has been braised; ready-to-eat format.
• Chermoula Moroccan Tofu Cubes Organic tofu cubes seasoned with chermoula (Moroccan spice blend); ready-to-cook format.
• Harissa Tofu Cubes Organic tofu cubes with harissa seasoning; ready-to-cook format.
• Southern Barbecue Tofu Cubes Organic tofu cubes with southern barbecue seasoning; ready-to-cook format.
• Thai Curry Nuggets Plant-based nuggets with Thai curry flavor; ready-to-heat; contains over 20% of FDA-recommended daily fiber.
• Chinese 5 Spice Nuggets Plant-based nuggets with Chinese five-spice seasoning; ready-to-heat format.
• Tofu Veggie Burger Plant-based burger patty made from tofu; ready-to-cook; contains over 20% of FDA-recommended daily fiber.
• Egg-Free Scramble Plant-based egg alternative designed to scramble like eggs; ready-to-heat; featured on Food Network.
• Adobo Mexican Crumbles Plant-based crumbles with adobo (Mexican) seasoning; ready-to-cook meat alternative.
• Organic Yuba Sheets Fresh organic tofu skin (yuba) sheets; the cream layer of soymilk that rises when simmered; Hodo is the only company in the US producing fresh, organic, handmade tofu skin.
• Spicy Yuba Noodles Noodles made from yuba (tofu skin) with spicy seasoning; ready-to-eat; contains over 20% of FDA-recommended daily fiber.
• Soymilk Fresh, creamy dairy-free soymilk made from organic, non-GMO whole soybeans and water; no carrageenan or additives; used at Michelin-starred restaurants; available to food service customers and at the San Francisco Farmers Market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hodo selects soybeans containing up to 50% more protein than standard varieties, resulting in nutritionally superior tofu.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Beyond Meat: Largest US plant-based meat alternative brand with overlapping product categories including plant-based burgers, crumbles, and nuggets sold through retail and foodservice. Directly comparable business model and customer base, though operating at significantly larger scale and currently navigating category headwinds.
• Impossible Foods: Plant-based meat alternative manufacturer with overlapping product lines (burgers, sausage, nuggets) distributed through retail grocery and foodservice including burger chains. Comparable category and channel exposure to Hodo's plant-based meat alternatives.
• Tofurky: Plant-based protein brand historically focused on tofu and tempeh-based products including deli slices, sausages, and burgers sold in natural and mainstream grocery. Closely comparable as a legacy plant-based tofu and meat-alternative brand in the same retail channels.
• Lightlife: Plant-based meat alternative brand (owned by Maple Leaf Foods) producing plant-based burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and crumbles distributed through retail grocery and foodservice. Comparable product format, channel strategy, and target consumer to Hodo's plant-based meat lines.
• Sweet Earth Foods: Plant-based brand (owned by Nestlé) producing veggie burgers, breakfast alternatives, and protein products for retail and foodservice including Chipotle's discontinued plant-based sofritas predecessor. Closely comparable as a chef-driven plant-based brand with national grocery and foodservice presence.
• Field Roast: Premium plant-based meat and cheese brand (owned by Maple Leaf Foods) producing grain-based roasts, sausages, and deli slices sold in natural grocery and foodservice. Comparable premium positioning, channel mix, and chef-driven customer base to Hodo.
• Nasoya: US tofu and plant-based brand owned by Vitasoy producing organic and conventional tofu, tofu skins, and Asian-style plant-based products sold through retail grocery. Closely comparable product portfolio, channel strategy, and category positioning to Hodo's core tofu and yuba lines.
• WestSoy: Plant-based brand offering tofu and soymilk products through retail grocery. Comparable to Hodo on tofu category, retail distribution, and plant-based positioning, though focused on shelf-stable rather than refrigerated artisan formats.

Broad incumbents

• MorningStar Farms: Established plant-based brand owned by Kellanova, offering a broad portfolio of veggie burgers, nuggets, and meat alternatives across retail grocery. Overlaps with Hodo's plant-based meat alternative SKUs and competes for the same shelf space in mainstream grocery.
• House Foods: Major Japanese tofu manufacturer and parent of premium US tofu brands; comparable as a tofu category leader with established US retail distribution and a global strategic footprint analogous to Hodo's post-Calbee position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

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