Ajc International Trading Corporation

Name

Ajc International Trading Corporation

Legal name

AJC International, Inc.

Website

https://ajcfood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Food Distribution & Trading

NAICS

Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (42444), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA), Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ)

Keywords

• Frozen food distribution
• Global protein trading
• Poultry export services
• Seafood distribution
• Frozen vegetable supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaussan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Frozen Food Product Sales: AJC International operates as a global frozen food trader, buying and selling protein (poultry, pork, beef), vegetables, fruits, and seafood products. The company earns revenue through markup on transactions, sourcing from 590+ suppliers in 46 origin countries and selling to 1500+ customers in 135+ destination countries. They sell 3% of globally traded protein, shipping over 50,000 containers annually.
2. Marketing Services: Engineering sophisticated marketing and promotional programs to support customers build their markets and increase profitability. Includes branded food programs, private label development, and co-operated promotions.
3. Credit and Risk Management Services: Provides credit solutions, support, and expertise including documentary collections, letters of credit, and market-specific documentation services.
4. AJC Logistics (Subsidiary): Third-party logistics company providing services including US Jones Act Trade, North America Trucking, and NVOCC operations, generating $175M in revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AJC International is a global marketer and distributor of frozen food products, sourcing poultry, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables, and fruits from 590+ suppliers in 46 origin countries and selling to 1,500+ customers across 135+ destination countries. The company markets products under five proprietary brands (Golden Phoenix, Mity Fresh, Early Dawn, Garden Maid, Del Campo) and bundles its trading activity with logistics, credit, marketing, quality assurance, and product development services. The integrated platform ships 50,000+ containers annually and handles 3% of globally traded protein.

Product overview

AJC International is a global frozen food distribution company operating as a single unified platform that markets protein (poultry, pork, meat/beef), seafood, and vegetables & fruits across five major food categories. The company's product portfolio consists of five proprietary brands (Golden Phoenix, Mity Fresh, Early Dawn, Garden Maid, and Del Campo) that offer frozen foods including chicken, turkey, duck, beef, pork, seafood, french fries, vegetables, and fruits. Supporting the product sales are integrated service offerings including Global Presence (sourcing/sales across 138+ countries), Logistics Expertise, Quality Assurance, Credit Services, Marketing Services, and Tracking. The company ships over 50,000 containers annually through a network of 600+ suppliers in 38+ origin countries serving 1,900+ customers in 129+ destination countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Golden Phoenix: Brand includes poultry, further-processed meat, frozen potato and vegetable products for retail, wholesale and distribution. Products include chicken thighs, whole chicken, mixed vegetables, duck, turkey, pork, seafood, fruits and processed products. Sold in more than 70 countries.
• Mity Fresh
• Early Dawn
• Garden Maid
• Del Campo

Products and services

• Golden Phoenix
• Mity Fresh
• Early Dawn
• Garden Maid
• Del Campo
• Poultry
• Pork
• Meat (Beef, Goat, Game)
• Vegetables & Fruits
• Seafood
• Global Presence (Sourcing & Sales Service)
• Logistics Expertise Service
• Quality Assurance & Product Development Service
• Credit Services
• Marketing Services
• Tracking Service
• AJC Logistics (Third-Party Logistics)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% of all globally traded protein sold
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Poultry Processor - Strategic Alliance PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA poultry processor operating as a strategic alliance partner to AJC. AJC streamlined their export process, helping increase inventory turn. AJC's worldwide coverage and broad customer base helps them find the best markets for their products.
• AJC Logistics (Subsidiary)coreOthersAJC Logistics is part of AJC Group providing comprehensive logistics solutions including land, ocean, and infrastructure support. Includes AJC Freight Solutions, Eagle Logistics Systems, SeaWide Express, and Kano Trucking. Generates $175M in third-party logistics revenue serving US Jones Act Trade, North America Trucking, and NVOCC operations.
• Feed the ChildrenminorOthersAJC Cares selected Feed the Children as global partner for charitable outreach. AJC contributes a percentage of annual profits to support the organization. Feed the Children is a Better Business Bureau accredited charity with Platinum Seal of Transparency.
• Children's Restoration NetworkminorOthersAJC Cares partners with Children's Restoration Network to feed children through shelter homes. Supplied over 80,000 pounds of proteins to help feed 6,000 children in Atlanta and surrounding counties.
• Children's Healthcare of AtlantaminorOthersAJC Cares sponsors Family Craft night each month at Children's Hospital where sick children and families enjoy making crafts together.
• Susan G. KomenminorOthersAJC employees participate in annual Susan G. Komen 3-Day Cancer Walk (60 miles). AJC Corporation matches employee donations.
• American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)minorOthersIndustry association providing quality services and keeping updated to clients' benefits.
• USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC)minorOthersIndustry association for US poultry and egg exports. Board membership held by Evan Davidman.
• National Chicken CouncilminorOthersIndustry association for US chicken industry. Board membership held by Evan Davidman.
• USDA - U.S. Department of AgricultureminorOthersUS government agency affiliation for food safety and agricultural trade.
• IARW (International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses)minorOthersIndustry association for refrigerated warehousing and logistics.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AJCcompanies
• Facebookfacebook.com/ajcinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ajc-international
• Xx.com/AJCfood

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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