CP Food Products

Name

CP Food Products

Legal name

C.P. Foods Products, Inc.

Website

https://cpfoodsusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C.P. Foods Products, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods, distributing premium traceable shrimp, fin fish, and value-added Asian-style seafood products to distributors, retailers, and food service operators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Products

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Seafood Meals & Value-Added Seafood (CRADADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ready-to-Eat Seafood (Cooked Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Surimi) (AFANALAC), Marinated & Seasoned Seafood (Value-Added Raw/Par-Cooked) (AFANALAE), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Shrimp products
• Seafood distribution
• Frozen seafood wholesale
• Aquaculture seafood supply
• Asian-style food products

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seafood Product Sales: B2B wholesale and contract sales of premium shrimp, seafood, and Asian-style food products to distributors, retailers, and food service operators. Revenue generated through product sales across raw, cooked, value-added, and fin fish categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C.P. Foods Products, Inc. produces and distributes premium shrimp, seafood, and ready-made Asian-style food products through B2B wholesale channels to U.S. distributors, retailers, and food service operators. Its portfolio spans raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, value-added products, fin fish, and other seafood, all sourced from a fully integrated Feed-Farm-Food supply chain backed by full chain traceability and multiple international food safety and sustainability certifications.

Product overview

C.P. Foods Products, Inc. is a premium seafood distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across five main product categories: Raw Shrimp (7 variants including Head On Shell On, Headless Shell On, EZ Peel, P&D Tail On, PDTO Butterfly, P&D Tail Off, and Skewers), Cooked Shrimp (6 variants including Easy Peel, P&D Tail On/Off, Shrimp Ring, Sushi Ebi, and Head On Shell On Cooked), Value Added Products (9 products including Tempura Shrimp, Popcorn Shrimp, Breaded Butterfly, Coconut Breaded Shrimp, Fish Cake Mix, Shrimp Wonton, Shrimp Toast, Calamari, and Breaded Fish), Fin Fish (5 species: Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Tilapia, Tuna, and Swai), and Other Seafood (4 products: Soft Shell Crab, White Clams, Brown Clams, and Whole Squid Illex). The company operates as a subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), providing full traceability from feed to finished product with BAP-certified farms and ISO 22000/HACCP/FSSC 22000 certified processing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pride: Brand name used for products such as Swai and Fish Cake Mix.
• Pack

Products and services

• Head On Shell On (Raw Shrimp) Whole raw shrimp with head and shell intact, ideal for live displays, whole presentations, and high-end foodservice. Available in sizes 20/30 to 70/90, IQF-frozen, sourced from BAP-certified farms.
• Headless Shell On (Raw Shrimp) Head-removed, shell-on raw shrimp — a versatile format for grilling, steaming, and shell-on preparations. Available in full size range, IQF or block-frozen.
• Raw EZ Peel Raw headless with shell on, deveined, tail-on easy-peel shrimp. Sizes available: 13/15 to 71/90.
• Raw P&D Tail On Peeled and deveined raw shrimp with tail intact — the standard for shrimp cocktail, grilling, and plated foodservice. IQF-frozen for easy portioning.
• Raw PDTO Butterfly Peeled, deveined, tail-on butterfly-cut shrimp — fan-cut for breading, display, and premium presentations. Ideal for value-added processors and premium foodservice.
• Raw P&D Tail Off Fully peeled, deveined, and tail-removed raw shrimp — ready for cooking with no prep required. Ideal for pasta dishes, stir-fries, and salads.
• Raw Shrimp Skewer Raw shrimp pre-skewered and ready for grill applications — a convenient, high-margin format for foodservice and retail BBQ programs.
• Cooked Easy Peel Cooked shell-on shrimp with a scored shell for effortless peeling — great for casual dining and retail peel-and-eat programs.
• Cooked P&D Tail On Fully cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp with tail on — the standard format for shrimp cocktail and plated appetizers. Ready to serve straight from thaw.
• Cooked P&D Tail Off Fully cooked, peeled, deveined, and tail-off shrimp — the most versatile ready-to-use format for foodservice and manufacturing.
• Shrimp Ring Pre-arranged cooked shrimp rings — retail-ready and perfect for entertaining and holiday programs.
• Sushi Ebi Cooked shrimp prepared in the traditional ebi style for sushi applications — consistent shape, color, and size every time.
• Head On Shell On Cooked Fully cooked whole shrimp with head and shell on — a premium presentation for buffets, seafood displays, and specialty retail.
• Tempura Shrimp Shrimp in a light, authentic tempura batter — ideal for Japanese cuisine and Asian-inspired foodservice menus.
• Popcorn Shrimp Bite-sized breaded shrimp — a snackable format perfect for kids' menus, appetizers, and retail snack programs.
• Breaded Butterfly Butterfly-cut shrimp in a crispy breaded coating — a high-margin staple for retail and foodservice menus.
• Coconut Breaded Shrimp Shrimp coated in a golden coconut breading — a tropical, consumer-favorite format for retail and specialty foodservice.
• Fish Cake Mix An assorted mix of traditional Asian fish cakes made from Alaska pollock and Pacific whiting. Suitable for hot pots, soups, stir-fries, and side dishes.
• Shrimp Wonton Shrimp-filled wontons ready for frying, steaming, or boiling — a versatile Asian-style item for foodservice and retail.
• Shrimp Toast Crispy golden-fried bread squares filled with a savory shrimp paste, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite.
• Calamari Perfectly seasoned breaded calamari rings and tentacles, ready to cook. Available in Rings Only or Rings & Tentacles options.
• Breaded Fish Breaded, battered, marinated, and seasoned fish developed for high-margin retail and foodservice performance.
• Mahi Mahi Mahi mahi (dolphinfish or dorado) — one of the most popular premium lean fish known for clean mild flavor, firm texture, attractive fillet color and versatility. Available as Loins, Fillets, Steaks and Sticks for Tacos.
• Snapper Premium wild-caught whitefish from the Lutjanidae Family with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and clean ocean taste. Popular forms include Whole and Fillets.
• Tilapia Sustainably farmed and widely loved mild, adaptable white fish that performs beautifully across a variety of cuisines and cooking methods.
• Tuna Premium Yellowfin Tuna prized for deep red color, meaty texture, and clean, rich flavor. Available as Loins, Sushi/Steak Cuts, Saku Blocks, and Ground Tuna with Grade #1 (Sashimi Grade) available.
• Swai A mild, versatile white fish loved for its affordability and ease of preparation. Available in 3/5, 5/7 and 7/9 ounce sizes. Can be baked, broiled, pan fried, or deep fried.
• Soft Shell Crab Incredibly versatile and full of flavor soft shell crabs available in multiple size grades: Hotel (very large), Prime (large), Jumbo (medium-large), Whale (very large) and Medium.
• White Clams Premium light-shelled clams sourced from the Atlantic Coast, perfect for a variety of culinary applications. Available sizes: Quahog (2/3 lb), Top Neck (5/7lb), Cherrystone (3/5lb), and Little Neck (7/10lb).
• Brown Clams Fresh Atlantic Coast brown clams delivering bold, briny flavor. Available sizes: Quahog (2/3 lb), Top Neck (5/7lb), Cherrystone (3/5lb), and Little Neck (7/10lb).
• Whole Squid - Illex Whole round Illex argentinus squid (Argentine shortfin squid), known for tender texture, mild flavor, and versatile culinary applications. Available in large whole sizes of 400-600g and 600g+.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full traceability documentation from feed mill to dock door with every order
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thai Union Group: One of the world's largest seafood companies and a direct competitor in shrimp and value-added seafood. Operates with integrated supply chains and global brand portfolios (Chicken of the Sea, Uni-Eagle), comparable to CPF and C.P. Foods Products in category, scale, and B2B distribution model.
• Trident Seafoods: Major U.S.-headquartered seafood processor and distributor with vertically integrated operations and broad product breadth across shrimp, fin fish, and value-added items. Direct competitor for foodservice and retail accounts in the U.S. market.
• High Liner Foods: North American leader in value-added frozen seafood, specializing in breaded, portion-controlled, and branded seafood for retail and foodservice. Comparable in product format (frozen, value-added seafood) and target customer base.
• Chicken of the Sea: Major branded seafood company (Thai Union subsidiary) competing directly in U.S. retail and foodservice seafood distribution. Overlaps heavily with C.P. Foods Products in shrimp and seafood value-added categories, including BAP-certified sourcing claims.
• Pacific Seafood: U.S.-based vertically integrated seafood company with harvesting, processing, and distribution operations serving retail, foodservice, and institutional buyers. Direct competitor in B2B U.S. seafood distribution with comparable breadth of species and value-added offerings.
• Clearwater Seafoods: Premium shellfish and seafood company (now part of Premium Brands Holdings) with MSC-certified wild-caught shellfish and value-added offerings. Overlaps with C.P. Foods Products in clams, squid, and shellfish categories for foodservice and retail.
• Mazzetta Company: U.S. seafood importer and distributor with broad portfolio across shrimp, fin fish, and value-added formats serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Comparable in B2B distribution model and product breadth in the U.S. market.
• Ocean Beauty Seafoods: Family-owned Pacific Northwest seafood processor and distributor with vertically integrated salmon and shellfish operations plus broad frozen seafood distribution. Comparable as a U.S. B2B seafood distributor serving retail, foodservice, and industrial channels.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Corporation: Largest U.S. foodservice distributor, a key customer-of and competitor-with C.P. Foods Products in seafood procurement for its operator customers. Buys from many seafood suppliers but also offers its own branded seafood, competing for shelf and menu inclusion.
• US Foods: Major U.S. foodservice distributor carrying broad seafood assortments across retail and operator channels. Comparable in targeting foodservice operators but operates at much broader category and scale, including private label seafood offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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