Kennemer Foods International

What Kennemer Foods International does

Kennemer Foods International is a Philippine-based agricultural company headquartered in Davao City that produces and distributes sustainably grown tropical commodities and fresh produce to domestic and international B2B buyers. The company operates an integrated supply chain spanning 19,000 hectares under productive management, combining company-operated commercial farms with a network of 20,000+ smallholder farmers and 600+ local small businesses, supported by post-harvest processing and field-to-market logistics infrastructure.

Its core product portfolio includes cacao (sourced from smallholders and company plantations with full traceability), bananas, a range of fruits and vegetables, and abaca fiber (a native specialty crop developed in partnership with the Fiber for the Future initiative). The company differentiates on full farm-to-buyer traceability, sustainability certifications including Rainforest Alliance, Global G.A.P., HACCP, and ISO 9001, and climate-smart growing practices such as agroforestry and biochar application. Within the broader Kennemer Group, the company is structurally linked to ken.eco (agroforestry and ecosystem restoration), Agronomika Finance (smallholder microfinance), and Baiani (community development), forming an integrated rural development ecosystem.

The business model is B2B commodity and fresh produce supply through direct sales to supermarkets, retailers, food service providers, manufacturers, processors, and export markets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include one-time agricultural product sales and value-added premium sourcing programs such as Cacao-Trace, with sustainability credentials enabling premium positioning. The company is privately held within the Kennemer Group, a Philippine conglomerate, and has not publicly disclosed capital raises beyond a 2014 funding round from LGT Venture Philanthropy and SAGANA.

Name

Kennemer Foods International

Legal name

Kennemer Foods International

Website

https://kennemerfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kennemer Foods International is a Philippine-based B2B agricultural producer that supplies sustainably sourced cacao, bananas, fresh produce, and abaca fiber to domestic retailers and international buyers through an integrated network of 20,000+ smallholder farmers and company-operated farms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Products

NAICS

Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (4245), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491), Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGABAF

Dry Bean Farming (Kidney, Pinto, Navy, Black, etc.)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Oilseed & Pulse Farming (Soybeans, Canola, Sunflower, Peas, Lentils, Beans)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture
• Cacao production
• Abaca fiber
• Fresh produce supply
• Smallholder farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Davao City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Product Sales: Growing and sourcing of tropical commodities (cacao, abaca) and fresh produce (bananas, fruits, vegetables) for domestic and international markets. Revenue generated through sale of physical agricultural products through B2B relationships with retailers, food service providers, and exporters.
2. Premium/Sustainable Sourcing Programs: Value-added sourcing programs such as Cacao-Trace that deliver consistent quality and premium positioning, enabling partners to command higher prices through traceability and sustainability credentials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kennemer Foods International is a Philippine-based agricultural producer and B2B supplier that grows and sources tropical commodities (cacao, abaca) and fresh produce (bananas, fruits, vegetables) through a combination of company-managed farms and a network of over 20,000 smallholder farmers. The company operates integrated supply chains covering aggregation, post-harvest processing, and field-to-market logistics for supermarkets, retailers, food service providers, and international exporters. Products carry Rainforest Alliance, Global G.A.P., HACCP, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Product overview

Kennemer Foods International is a Philippine-based agricultural company offering a portfolio of sustainably grown tropical commodities and fresh produce. Their core product offerings include Cacao (from smallholder farmers and company plantations), Bananas, Fruits & Vegetables, and specialty Abaca fiber. They operate an integrated service model combining grower programs, large-scale farms, community engagement, training, post-harvest processing, and field-to-market logistics. The company differentiates through full traceability, end-to-end supply chain control, and custom sourcing solutions for domestic and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cacao Sustainably sourced cacao supplied from a network of over 20,000 smallholder farmers and company-managed plantations, featuring full farm-to-buyer traceability, agroforestry systems for biodiversity and carbon sequestration, and community-based buying networks ensuring consistent quality for B2B buyers.
• Bananas High-quality bananas grown in company-operated and managed farms following good agricultural practices, prioritizing sustainability, generating livelihood opportunities in rural communities, and aligned with national food safety and export standards for retail and food service buyers.
• Fruits and Vegetables Wide range of fresh produce grown, sourced, processed, and distributed for domestic and institutional markets, supplying supermarkets, retailers, and food service providers with emphasis on freshness, health, and food safety through short supply chains.
• Abaca Fiber Native Filipino fiber crop grown in remote, upland areas by smallholder and indigenous communities, providing biodegradable natural alternatives to plastic with social impact through inclusive sourcing and remote livelihood generation for export and industrial buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ smallholder farmers supported through training and technical assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• IDH & MirovasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2023Collaboration on sustainable agri-sourcing platform development in the Philippines. IDH (Initiative for Sustainable Trade) and Mirova collaborated on a case study (December 2023) showcasing Kennemer's sustainable agricultural sourcing approach.
• Kennemer Group (ken.eco)coreOthersSister company within the Kennemer Group focused on advancing agroforestry, land restoration, and sustainable ecosystem management. Companies collaborate across the Group to deliver scalable, sustainable, and inclusive solutions for rural development.
• Kennemer Group (Agronomika Finance)coreOthersSister company within the Kennemer Group expanding smallholder access to microfinance and essential financial services. Collaborates to provide comprehensive support including capital access for farming communities.
• Kennemer Group (Baiani)coreOthersSister company within the Kennemer Group leading community development and stakeholder engagement to ensure local ownership and long-term success of agricultural initiatives.
• Fiber for the Future (F4F)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative focused on abaca fiber development. Works with remote, upland farming communities and indigenous groups to generate livelihoods through sustainable fiber production as a biodegradable alternative to plastic.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondelez International: Global snacks and chocolate company with Cocoa Life sustainability program that sources certified cocoa directly from origin communities. Highly relevant as a downstream buyer of certified cacao and as a peer in sustainable cocoa sourcing models.
• Wilmar International: Asia's largest agribusiness group with extensive operations in tropical commodities, palm oil, and consumer products. Comparable in scale of agricultural supply chain operations across Southeast Asia.
• Barry Callebaut: World's largest chocolate and cocoa manufacturer with extensive direct cacao sourcing programs including Forever Chocolate sustainability initiative. Highly relevant as a major buyer and sustainability-program peer, though Kennemer operates upstream in production rather than processing.
• Cargill: Global agri-business and food ingredients company with significant cocoa, palm, and tropical commodity sourcing operations in Southeast Asia. Comparable in scale and in operating integrated smallholder supply chains.
• ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Global supplier of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices operating AtSource sustainability platform for traceable agricultural sourcing. Direct overlap with Kennemer in tropical commodity sourcing and smallholder farmer engagement.

Direct peers

• Chiquita Brands International: Major banana producer and global fresh produce distributor with sustainability certifications. Comparable in banana production, fresh fruit B2B distribution, and supply chain operations.
• Puratos Group: Belgian chocolate and bakery ingredients company operating Cacao-Trace sustainable sourcing program in the Philippines. Directly comparable in certified Philippine cacao sourcing and smallholder farmer engagement model.
• Fresh Del Monte Produce: Vertically integrated producer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables with global operations. Directly comparable in fresh produce B2B supply and food safety certification standards.
• Dole plc: One of the world's largest producers and distributors of fresh fruits including bananas and pineapples with extensive Philippines and Southeast Asia operations. Direct overlap in banana and fresh produce production and B2B distribution.

Regional players

• Sime Darby Plantation: Large Malaysia-based plantation and agribusiness group with tropical commodity operations across Southeast Asia. Comparable in scale of integrated tropical agriculture and sustainability certification programs in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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