International Citizan Food

What International Citizan Food does

International Citizan Food (operating as ICFOOD Vietnam, legal entity Công ty TNHH ICFOOD Việt Nam) is a Vietnamese limited liability company founded on 15 April 2010 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICFOOD Group Korea (ICFOOD Hàn Quốc). The company researches, produces, and distributes natural food ingredients, natural spices and seasonings, natural preservatives, alcohol and distillation yeasts, livestock and aquaculture probiotics, microbial fermentation products (yeast extract, peptone, tryptone), and a broad enzyme portfolio covering Alpha Amylase, Neutral Protease, Pectinase, Phytase, Lipase, Xylanase, Cellulase, and Alkaline Protease. Manufacturing is conducted at a Halal-certified factory in the Tan Binh Industrial Zone of Ho Chi Minh City. The firm also markets branded consumer packaged goods including Hyomoro natural seasoning, fish sauce powder, and garlic oil, and operates an OEM spice processing service for enterprise customers.

ICFOOD Vietnam runs a dual B2B/B2C go-to-market model. The B2B motion sells enzymes, yeast extracts, alcohol yeast strains, probiotics, and feed enzymes to food manufacturers, distilleries, beverage producers, animal feed and aquaculture companies, and pharmaceutical firms, with technical consultation and custom formulation support. The B2C motion distributes branded seasonings through modern retail (supermarkets including Emart, convenience stores), traditional wholesale, the company-owned kovin.vn consumer storefront, the icfood.vn site, and Shopee. Pricing is unit-based, with bulk industrial packaging (e.g., 1kg to 30kg drums, bags, or cartons) for enzymes and direct quotation for B2B orders.

The company exports food ingredients into demanding regulated markets — Japan, South Korea, the EU, and the USA — and participates in international trade shows including Foodex Japan, Food Expo, and PFA. It holds JAKIM Halal certification (recertified in 2026), Kosher and Non-GMO certifications for its yeast extract products, and FDA approval for Hyomoro. A core technology partnership with Angel Yeast supplies the bulk of the enzyme portfolio for Vietnamese distribution, while internal capabilities cover spice blending, OEM formulation, and microbial fermentation. The company's strategic posture, evidenced by the 2026 launch of ICF Global as the international arm of ICFOOD Group, signals a deliberate shift from a Vietnam-centric ingredient distributor toward a multi-region food ingredients platform.

Name

International Citizan Food

Legal name

Công ty TNHH ICFOOD Việt Nam

Website

https://icfood.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICFOOD Vietnam, a subsidiary of South Korea's ICFOOD Group, manufactures and distributes natural food ingredients, enzymes, yeast extracts, probiotics, and OEM spices to food manufacturers, distilleries, and feed producers, and exports to Japan, Korea, EU, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Ingredients & Seasonings Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAAAG

International & Ethnic Packaged Foods

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Food & Beverage (Packaged)

SECONDARYCRADAAAB

Condiments, Sauces & Dressings

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Food & Beverage (Packaged)

SECONDARYAFAIAIAI

Religious & Cultural Foods Wholesale (Halal, Kosher, etc.)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Specialty & Ethnic Foods Wholesale

Keywords

• Natural food ingredients
• Food enzymes production
• Yeast extract manufacturing
• OEM spice processing
• Livestock probiotics supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Ingredient Sales: Sale of industrial food ingredients and additives to food manufacturers, beverage producers, distilleries, animal feed companies, and pharmaceutical companies. Includes enzymes (Alpha Amylase, Protease, Pectinase, Lipase, Phytase, etc.), yeast extracts, seasonings, fermentation cultures, and microbial preparations. Revenue generated through direct enterprise sales with technical consultation.
2. OEM Manufacturing Services: Custom spice processing and blending services under OEM arrangements for food businesses, providing specialized production that reduces costs for enterprise clients.
3. Consumer Packaged Goods (B2C): Sale of branded consumer products including Hyomoro natural seasoning, mushroom extract seasonings, and other packaged food ingredients through retail and e-commerce channels (kovin.vn, Shopee).
4. Export of Food Ingredients: Export of Vietnamese food ingredients and spices to international markets including Japan, South Korea, EU, and USA. Leverages network of Vietnamese manufacturers to develop and export products meeting stringent international standards.
5. B2C Distribution (Wholesale/Retail): Wholesale and retail distribution of consumer goods through modern distribution channels (supermarkets, convenience stores), traditional wholesale, and e-commerce platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Citizan Food (ICFOOD Vietnam) researches, produces, and distributes natural food ingredients, enzymes, yeast extracts, alcohol/distillery yeasts, livestock probiotics, and microbial fermentation cultures. The company also provides OEM custom spice processing services for food businesses and exports ingredients to demanding international markets including Japan, South Korea, EU, and USA, while distributing branded consumer seasonings through retail and e-commerce channels in Vietnam.

Product overview

ICFOOD Vietnam is a subsidiary of South Korean ICFOOD Group, specializing in the research, production, and distribution of natural food ingredients. The company operates a platform-based model offering core product categories including natural spices and seasonings, alcohol yeast, natural livestock probiotics, and enzymes for food and agricultural applications. The product portfolio includes specific enzyme products (Alpha Amylase AHA, Neutral Protease, Pectinase, Phytase, Lipase, Xylanase, Cellulase, Alkaline Protease), yeast extracts (FB00, SA322), and natural seasoning (Hyomoro). The company also provides OEM spice processing services, microbial fermentation products, B2C distribution services through Kovin.vn, and food export services. Key differentiators include Halal certification for export to Muslim markets, OEM/customized manufacturing capabilities, and partnerships with Angel Yeast for enzyme products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Food Ingredients & Spices (Gia vị tự nhiên) Natural spices and food ingredients derived from natural sources including yeast extracts, vegetable extracts, and microbial cultures, designed for the food industry with clean-label, natural formulations free from artificial additives.
• Alcohol Yeast Strains (Men rượu men cồn) Naturally selected fungal yeast strains cultured using modern technology to international safety standards, improving fermentation yield, product quality, and reducing production risks for distilleries, rice wine producers, and alcohol manufacturers.
• Natural Livestock Probiotics (Men chăn nuôi tự nhiên) Biological preparations containing one or multiple strains of beneficial microorganisms widely applied in livestock, aquaculture, and environmental treatment to improve animal health, digestion, and production efficiency.
• Food & Feed Enzyme Portfolio Biological catalyst enzymes including Alpha Amylase, Neutral Protease, Pectinase, Lipase, Phytase, Xylanase, Cellulase, and Alkaline Protease, used to increase production efficiency, shorten material processing time, and improve product quality across food processing, beverage production, animal feed, textile, and pharmaceutical industries.
• OEM Spice Processing Service (Chế biến gia vị OEM) Customized spice processing and manufacturing services using modern technology, helping food businesses save costs through specialized production and product development tailored to specific market requirements.
• Microbial Fermentation Culture Media (Lên men vi sinh) Yeast extract, peptone, and tryptone products providing essential nutrients including nitrogen, amino acids, and trace elements for microorganism growth and metabolism in laboratory and industrial-scale fermentation processes.
• Seasoned Yeast Extract FB00 Seasoned yeast extract mixture providing strong, natural umami flavor with lasting aftertaste for food applications. Certified Kosher, HALAL, and Non-GMO, suitable for use in food formulations at 1% to 5% usage ratio.
• Yeast Extract SA322 Yeast extract with strong basic umami flavor for natural seasoning applications in food products. Total Nitrogen >7%, Kosher, HALAL, and Non-GMO certified, heat resistant up to 121°C.
• Hyomoro Natural Seasoning Powder (Hạt nêm tự nhiên Hyomoro) Natural seasoning powder made from yeast extract and vegetable extracts using physical and microbiological methods. Vegan-certified, containing no MSG, preservatives, or anti-caking agents. FDA and HALAL certified, targeted at health-conscious consumers.
• Fish Sauce Powder (Bột nước mắm) Halal-certified fish sauce powder product developed for export to global Muslim markets, representing a breakthrough for Vietnamese spices entering international markets.
• ICFOOD Garlic Oil (Dầu tỏi) Garlic oil product used as a secret flavor enhancement ingredient in food applications, particularly popular in the Vietnamese snack industry including the bánh tráng trộn (mixed rice paper snack) segment.
• B2C Consumer Goods Distribution Service Wholesale and retail distribution service utilizing ICFOOD Vietnam's import-export experience to distribute branded consumer products through modern retail (supermarkets, convenience stores such as Emart), e-commerce (Shopee, kovin.vn), and traditional wholesale channels across Vietnam.
• Food & Ingredient Export Service Export service leveraging an extensive Vietnamese manufacturer network to source, co-develop, and export food ingredients and spices to demanding international markets including Japan, South Korea, EU, and USA, with quality certifications including Halal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enzyme Lipase increases fat digestion and absorption by 10-12% in animal feed applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PFA 2026 (Industry Exhibition)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026ICFood participated in PFA 2026 (likely an industry exhibition/event), showcasing breakthrough food solutions to industry partners.
• NutrinestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026ICFood collaborated with Nutrinest to develop the 'Green Bird Bird's Nest Porridge' (Cháo yến Green Bird) product, transforming a breakthrough idea into a premium consumer product.
• ICF GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026ICF Global was launched in early 2026 as a new member of the ICFOOD Group, representing an international expansion initiative. ICFOOD Vietnam is a key operating entity within the ICF Global network targeting global food ingredient markets.
• Angel YeastcoreTechnology or IntegrationAngel Yeast is a key manufacturing partner supplying ICFOOD Vietnam's enzyme product portfolio including Alpha Amylase AHA, Neutral Protease, Lipase, Phytase, Xylanase, Cellulase, and other enzyme products. ICFOOD distributes Angel Yeast branded enzymes for food and animal feed applications in Vietnam.
• Kovin (kovin.vn)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKovin.vn is the B2C distribution arm of ICFOOD Vietnam, operating the consumer e-commerce platform for branded products including Hyomoro seasonings, yeast extract seasonings, and packaged food ingredients for individual consumers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Angel Yeast: China-based global yeast and enzyme manufacturer that is both ICFOOD's core manufacturing partner and a direct competitor in the yeast extract and enzyme categories globally. Highly comparable product overlap in baking enzymes, brewing enzymes, and yeast extracts.
• Vedan Vietnam: Vietnam-based manufacturer of food ingredients including MSG, seasonings, and starch-based products. Directly comparable as a domestic Vietnamese peer with export orientation in similar packaged seasoning categories.
• Lesaffre: French global leader in yeast and fermentation products with a substantial yeast extract division (Sensient-affiliated ingredients). Directly comparable on alcohol yeast, yeast extracts, and fermentation cultures serving food and beverage manufacturers.
• Ohly (ABF Ingredients): German yeast extract specialist producing savory flavor ingredients for the global food industry. Comparable to ICFOOD's Seasoned Yeast Extract FB00 and SA322 product lines serving B2B seasoning and flavor customers.

Broad incumbents

• Symrise: German flavors and fragrances major with substantial savory taste, natural seasonings, and food ingredient divisions. Competes indirectly with ICFOOD's natural seasonings and yeast extract products in the B2B flavor market.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global bioscience leader in industrial enzymes including amylases, proteases, phytases, and xylanases for food and feed. Directly competes with ICFOOD's enzyme portfolio but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Kerry Group: Irish taste and nutrition company producing savory flavors, seasonings, and functional ingredients for global food manufacturers. Comparable end-customer base and clean-label seasoning portfolio.
• DSM-Firmenich: Dutch-Swiss multinational offering enzymes, yeast extracts, savory flavors, and nutritional ingredients. Overlaps with ICFOOD's enzymes, Hyomoro natural seasoning, and feed enzyme categories as a much larger incumbent player.

Regional players

• Ajinomoto Vietnam: Japanese multinational's Vietnam subsidiary producing seasonings, MSG, and packaged food ingredients. Directly comparable on packaged seasonings, OEM spice processing, and B2C distribution through modern retail in Vietnam.
• Mavin Group: Vietnamese animal feed and aquaculture producer with probiotics and nutritional supplement lines. Comparable as a domestic Vietnamese competitor in the livestock probiotics and feed enzyme categories ICFOOD serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/icfoodvn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icfood-vietnam

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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