What Langdon does

Langdon is a fifth-generation, family-owned B2B food ingredient company headquartered in Derrimut (Melbourne), Australia, founded in 1852 by Henry Langdon. Operating across six countries (Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Thailand) with 251-500 employees, the company supplies food and pet food manufacturers with a portfolio of more than 2,500 ingredients spanning herbs, spices, botanicals, IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and functional ingredients. The IQF platform, available in 18 herb varieties, is flash-frozen at harvest to preserve cell integrity and deliver up to 48 months of shelf life at -18°C, a core technical differentiator versus conventional freezing. Quality assurance is underpinned by GFSI-compliant supplier standards (BRC/FSSC 22000), climate-controlled and allergen-segregated warehousing, and solar-powered manufacturing at the Derrimut facility.

The business model combines ingredient distribution with value-added services: custom dry blending (50kg to 1,000kg capacity) in separate neutral and aromatic rooms, packing from 20g sachets to 1,000kg bulk bags, 3PL warehousing, and end-to-end new product development through the in-house Culinary Centre. Langdon also operates dedicated Langdon Nutrition (functional ingredients for gut health, immunity, energy, longevity) and Langdon Pet Nutrition (premium culinary-grade ingredients for kibble, wet food, and treats) verticals, and is a Marks & Spencer A-list approved herbs and spices supplier. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with regional teams in each market, complemented by thought-leadership content (Global Insight Series journal), trade-show presence, and direct customer engagement. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the corporate structure is held under LANGDON Group Limited with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including Bakery Craft, The Natural Food Trading Company, Langdon Ingredients, and Langdon Coffee Merchants. Recent capital deployment includes a $15M+ investment in a 3,500 sqm NZ distribution facility at Drury South Crossing (construction from March 2026, completion November 2026), more than doubling prior Auckland capacity.

Name

Langdon

Legal name

H.J. Langdon & CO Pty Ltd

Website

https://hjlangdon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Langdon is a fifth-generation, family-owned B2B food ingredient supplier founded in 1852, serving food and pet food manufacturers across six countries with 2,500+ ingredients, IQF technology, custom blending, and new product development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredient Supply

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

Keywords

• Food ingredient supply
• IQF frozen ingredients
• Custom blending services
• Pet food ingredients
• Product development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Derrimut

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Sales: Sale of food ingredients including herbs, spices, IQF products, botanicals, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and functional ingredients to food manufacturers. The company maintains an ingredient pantry with more than 2,500 options.
2. Custom Blending and Manufacturing Services: Custom blending services from 50kg to 1,000kg capacity, private label formulations, and packing services (small sachets to bulk bags). End-to-end solutions combining supply chain knowledge and expertise.
3. Third-Party Logistics (3PL): 3PL warehousing services offered from UK office, providing storage and distribution capabilities for customers.
4. Pet Nutrition Ingredients: Supply of premium culinary grade ingredients to pet food manufacturers including herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, functionals, grains, seeds, legumes, and botanicals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Langdon sources, distributes, and supplies a global pantry of more than 2,500 food ingredients to food and pet food manufacturers across six countries, including herbs, spices, IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products, botanicals, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and functional ingredients. The company adds value through in-house New Product Development (NPD) collaboration, custom blending (50kg to 1,000kg), packing (20g sachets to bulk bags), and 3PL warehousing services delivered from solar-powered manufacturing and warehouse facilities.

Product overview

Langdon is a fifth-generation family-owned food ingredient company established in 1852, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 2,500 ingredients. The core offering centers on the IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) product line featuring flash-frozen herbs, vegetables, and fruits that preserve freshness for up to four years. Beyond IQF, the company provides the Langdon Pantry covering herbs, spices, botanicals, and dried ingredients. Specialized divisions include Langdon Nutrition for health-focused ingredients and Langdon Pet Nutrition for premium pet food ingredients. Service capabilities encompass end-to-end product development through their Culinary Centre, custom blending (50kg-1,000kg), packing services (sachets to bulk), and climate-controlled warehousing. The integrated approach combines ingredient supply with formulation support, technical application, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) Products Flash-frozen ingredients including herbs (18 varieties), vegetables, and fruits that retain flavor, aroma, and nutrients for up to four years when stored at -18°C. Snap-freezing at the point of harvest prevents large ice crystal formation and preserves cell integrity, volatile oils, and true-to-nature flavor and color. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• Langdon Pantry More than 2,500 ingredient options including herbs, spices, botanicals, dehydrated vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and IQF products supplied to food and beverage manufacturers with product safety, reliability, and consistency assurance.
• Langdon Nutrition Ingredients and solutions for health food manufacturers focusing on gut health, mental clarity, immunity, and energy, including clean-label and functional ingredient solutions that deliver flavour and functional benefits.
• Langdon Pet Nutrition Premium culinary-grade ingredients for pet food manufacturers including herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, functional ingredients, grains, seeds, legumes, and botanicals, designed for taste and palatability across kibble, wet foods, and treats.
• Product Development Services Culinary Centre offering customized product development solutions, in-person or virtual sessions, technical application support, formulation advice, recipe development, testing, and implementation for food manufacturers.
• Custom Blending Services Dry-blending and packing services from 50kg up to 1,000kg capacity with separate neutral and aromatic blending rooms, including private label formulations and end-to-end solutions combining supply chain expertise.
• Packing Services Range of packing options from small VFF 20g sachet packing with minimal MOQs to 1,000kg bulk bags, including options for meal kits, shelf-ready products, and large customized blends.
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Warehousing Solar-powered, climate-controlled warehousing storing 2,500+ ingredients in odor- and allergen-segregated conditions, with localized facilities at all Langdon sites providing fast and reliable product supply. 3PL warehousing and distribution services offered from the UK office.

Quantifiable outcome

• IQF shelf life up to 4 years (48 months) when stored at -18°C
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Marks & Spencer (M&S)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLangdon UK office is a supplier of M&S A list-approved herbs and spices, representing a prestigious retail partnership demonstrating quality standards for ingredients supplied.
• International Food Ingredient SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing international supplier partnerships, many lasting multiple world wars, built on mutual trust, innovation, and collaboration. Suppliers partner directly with growers and communities incorporating sustainability initiatives.
• GFSI-Certified Suppliers (BRC/FSSC 22000)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred suppliers maintain GFSI certification (BRC or FSSC 22000), cultivate ethos committed to supplying safe, quality products, operate continuous improvement programs, and demonstrate commitment towards sustainable future.
• Drury South Crossing (NZ)minorOthersLangdon investing over $15 million in new 3,500 sqm warehousing and distribution facility at Drury South Crossing in South Auckland, with construction beginning in March 2026 and completion targeted for November 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McCormick & Company: McCormick is the world's largest spice and herb company, supplying food manufacturers and retail under both branded and private-label arrangements. Overlaps with Langdon's herb and spice distribution to manufacturers and its IQF herb capabilities.
• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition ingredients company with a broad portfolio across food, beverage, and pet food. Comparable to Langdon as a B2B ingredient supplier targeting the same customer base (food and pet food manufacturers), but at vastly larger scale and with broader format capabilities.
• Cargill: Cargill is one of the world's largest agricultural product and food ingredient suppliers, with global origination, processing, and application capabilities. Comparable to Langdon's ingredient sourcing and supply chain model, with vastly greater scale and breadth across protein, grain, and sweetener categories.
• Sensient Technologies: Sensient is a global manufacturer of flavors, colors, and specialty ingredients for food, beverage, and personal care. Comparable to Langdon's specialty ingredient focus for health and pet food manufacturers, though Sensient has greater breadth in colors and synthetic flavors.
• Döhler: Döhler is a European-headquartered producer of natural ingredients, flavors, and ingredient systems for the food and beverage industry. Overlaps with Langdon's specialty ingredients, custom blending, and formulation support for food manufacturers, though Döhler is more concentrated in beverage applications.
• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): ofi is the food ingredients arm of Olam, operating a global ingredient sourcing, processing, and distribution business spanning spices, dairy, cocoa, coffee, and nuts. Comparable to Langdon in the ingredient distribution and processing model, with similar B2B customer base but at hyperscale.

Direct peers

• Batory Foods: Batory Foods is a US-based B2B ingredient distributor and custom blender serving food and beverage manufacturers. Closely comparable to Langdon on business model: specialty ingredient distribution, custom blending, and value-added services for CPG and food service customers.
• AFB International: AFB International is a global supplier of palatability enhancers and functional ingredients specifically for pet food manufacturers. Directly comparable to Langdon Pet Nutrition given identical focus on premium culinary-grade ingredients for the pet food industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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