Food Link VN Co., LTD

What Food Link VN Co., LTD does

Food Link VN Co., LTD is a privately-held Vietnamese export company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, operating primarily through its Seafood Link VN division as an export agent representing a network of certified Vietnamese seafood manufacturers. The company sources and supplies a broad portfolio of frozen seafood products — led by shrimp (Vannamei, Black Tiger, specialty varieties) and extending to cephalopods, pangasius, yellowfin tuna, tilapia, marine fish, farm-raised fish, imported fish, bivalves, frog legs, crab, surimi, canned, and dried seafood — to international buyers across the USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia, and Canada. Underlying processing technology centers on IQF (Individual Quick Freezing), cold chain refrigerated container logistics maintained at -18°C to -25°C, and farm-to-factory traceability systems.

The company's revenue mechanics combine a transaction-fee model on seafood export trading with a professional-services model for quality control inspections (Pre-Production Inspection, During Production Inspection, Pre-Shipment Inspection, Container Loading Supervision, Factory Audit, OEM/ODM processing, packaging design, and new product development). Pricing is quote-based and customized per order by product type, processing form, size grade, packaging, volume, and Incoterms (FOB/CIF). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to international importers, foodservice providers, retail chains, and food manufacturers, supported by digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube) and industry engagement with VASEP. The company's differentiator is its dual role as both supplier and QC intermediary, providing inspection reports with photos within 24 hours and serving as the buyer's local representative in Vietnam when buyers are not physically present.

Food Link VN claims 10+ years of seafood industry experience and 1,000+ containers successfully handled, with no disclosed headcount, revenue, funding, ownership structure, or M&A activity. Partner factories hold HACCP, BRC, ASC, MSC, IFS, HALAL, Sedex-SMETA, and ISO 27001 certifications, and the company maintains FDA registration for US-bound seafood exports. The company also operates an Agrifood Link VN sister division for agricultural exports, signaling broader agrifood ambitions beyond the seafood core.

Name

Food Link VN Co., LTD

Legal name

Food Link VN Co., LTD

Website

https://seafoodlinkvn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Food Link VN Co., LTD is a privately-held Vietnamese seafood export agent and QC services company, sourcing frozen seafood (shrimp, cephalopod, fish, crab, surimi, canned, dried) from a network of certified Vietnamese factories and supplying international importers, foodservice operators, retailers, and food manufacturers across seven global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Export and Quality Control Services

NAICS

Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (424460)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAIADAD

Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale

SECONDARYAFANADAM

Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Seafood Processing (Finfish & Shellfish; Wild-Caught & Aquaculture)

SECONDARYAFANADAG

Surimi & Minced Fish Products (Imitation Crab, Fish Paste)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Seafood Processing (Finfish & Shellfish; Wild-Caught & Aquaculture)

SECONDARYAFANALAI

Sushi/Sashimi-Grade & Raw Ready-to-Serve Seafood (Including Poke)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Seafood Products (Fillets, Ready-to-Eat)

SECONDARYAFANALAA

Fresh & Frozen Seafood Fillets (Portioned, Skinless/Boneless)

Agriculture & Food Production/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Processing/Value-Added Seafood Products (Fillets, Ready-to-Eat)

Keywords

• Seafood export services
• Frozen seafood supply
• Quality control inspection
• Vietnam seafood sourcing
• OEM seafood processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seafood Product Export: B2B seafood supply from Vietnam to international buyers. The company acts as an export agent sourcing from certified Vietnamese factories, providing product at competitive prices with quality assurance.
2. Quality Control Services: Professional QC inspection services including factory audits, production supervision, pre-shipment inspections, and container loading supervision for seafood buyers sourcing from Vietnam.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Food Link VN Co., LTD acts as an export agent supplying frozen Vietnamese seafood — including shrimp, cephalopod, pangasius, tuna, tilapia, marine and farm-raised fish, bivalves, crab, frog legs, surimi, canned, and dried seafood — to international buyers. The company complements its seafood supply with end-to-end quality control services spanning factory audits, production supervision, pre-shipment inspection, container loading supervision, packaging design, OEM/ODM processing, and new product development.

Product overview

Food Link VN Co., LTD operates as a seafood and agricultural export company through its divisions Seafood Link VN and Agrifood Link VN. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of frozen seafood products centered around shrimp (Vannamei, Black Tiger, and specialty varieties) and extends to cephalopods, fish (pangasius, tuna, tilapia, marine fish, farm-raised fish), bivalves, crab, frog legs, surimi, canned products, and dried seafood. The company differentiates through a suite of professional QC services including Pre-Production Inspection (PPI), During Production Inspection (DPI), Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), Container Loading Supervision (CLS), Factory Audit, Packaging Design, OEM/ODM Processing, and New Product Development. Products are primarily exported to USA, Europe, Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia, and Canada markets with processing capabilities including IQF freezing, various shrimp formats (HOSO, HLSO, PD, PDTO, Nobashi, Sushi Ebi), breaded and value-added options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shrimp Products Premium frozen shrimp including Vannamei, Black Tiger, Argentina Red Shrimp, Scampi, Cat Tiger, and Lobster varieties in various processing forms (HOSO, HLSO, PD, PDTO, Nobashi, Sushi Ebi, breaded, skewered, and value-added formats), supplied to international importers, foodservice, and retail buyers.
• Cephalopod Products Premium cephalopod products including Octopus, Cuttlefish, Loligo Squid, and Poulp Squid, carefully processed for freshness and consistency for international buyers.
• Pangasius (Swai Fish) Frozen pangasius available in Whole, HGT, Butterfly, Fillet, Steak, Cube, and Breaded formats, processed with strict control to ensure fresh texture and white meat color.
• Yellowfin Tuna Frozen yellowfin tuna products available in Loin, Saku, Cube, Steak, Ground Meat, and Pre-cooked formats, processed under strict temperature control for bright red color and firm texture.
• Tilapia Black and Red Tilapia available in Whole and Fillet formats, carefully selected and processed to ensure clean appearance, mild flavor, firm texture, and high freshness.
• Marine Fish Premium marine fish including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, Parrot, Mullet, Grouper, Swordfish, Oilfish, Marlin, Threadfin Bream, Red Mullet, Ribbon Fish, and Skipjack Tuna with firm texture and strict freshness control.
• Farm Raised Fish Farm-raised fish including Barramundi, Snakehead, Red Pacu, Black Pomfret, Pompano, Keski, Rohu, Catfish, and Common Carp, with clean processing and strict quality standards.
• Imported Fish Imported fish products including Alaska Pollock, Cod, Haddock, Mackerel, Salmon, and Solefish with traceable origin and consistent global quality.
• Bivalves Premium bivalves including White Clam, Brown Clam, Yellow Clam, and Hokkaido Scallop, sustainably harvested with strict quality control.
• Frog Legs Fresh frozen frog legs in Classic Style and Yoga Style formats, with tender texture, cleanly processed, fresh frozen, and odor-free.
• Crab Products Crab products including Crab Meat, Baby Crab, Breaded Baby Crab, and Breaded Soft Shell Crab with firm texture and clean processing.
• Surimi Products Surimi products including Surimi Mix, Itoyori, Seabream, Flying Fish, Eso, Croaker, Pangasius, and Imitation Crab with fine texture and moisture control.
• Canned Seafood Products Canned seafood products including Canned Tuna, Canned Crab Meat, and Canned Sardine with long shelf life and food safety certification.
• Dried Seafood Dried seafood products including Dried Loligo, Dried Anchovy, and Dried Seasoned Leather Jacket with low moisture and no additives.
• Other Seafood Additional seafood products including Seafood Mix, Salty Baby Shrimp, Black/White Anchovy, and Black Squid.
• Pre-Production Inspection (PPI) Quality inspection service that verifies raw materials and preparation before production begins, provided to international seafood buyers sourcing from Vietnam.
• During Production Inspection (DPI) Monitoring service during processing to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout production for international seafood buyers.
• Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Final quality check before container loading to ensure all products meet international standards, provided to seafood buyers.
• Container Loading Supervision (CLS) Supervision service ensuring packaging, temperature, and documentation are correct during container loading for international shipments.
• Factory Audit Evaluation service to assess supplier capability, hygiene standards, and compliance with international requirements for seafood buyers.
• Packaging Design Services Packaging design services to ensure products maximize shelf appeal for retail markets, supporting retail and private label buyers.
• OEM/ODM Processing Services Custom processing solutions for private label and export markets, handling OEM/ODM projects for retail and brand buyers.
• New Product Development Service developing innovative seafood products tailored to specific market needs for international buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimizes risk and ensures smooth transactions even when buyers are not in Vietnam
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VASEP (Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Link VN maintains relationship with VASEP for industry updates, seafood export regulations, and market intelligence from Vietnam's leading seafood industry association.
• SeafoodSourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company consults SeafoodSource for international seafood market trends, standards, and sourcing practices to stay updated with global seafood business intelligence.
• Network of Certified Vietnamese Seafood FactoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with multiple certified factories (HACCP, BRC, ASC, MSC, IFS, HALAL, Sedex-SMETA) across Vietnam for sourcing shrimp, cephalopod, fish, and other seafood products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maruha Nichiro Corporation: One of Japan's largest seafood companies with global sourcing and processing operations across shrimp, salmon, and value-added seafood. Comparable as an international seafood buyer/seller with overlapping customer segments in Japan and globally.
• Nissui (Nippon Suisan Kaisha): Major Japanese seafood company with global sourcing operations including Vietnamese seafood. Comparable as a large incumbent sourcing and distributing Asian seafood to retail and foodservice customers in Japan and worldwide.
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood conglomerate (Chicken of the Sea, John West, King Oscar brands) with broad shrimp, tuna, and value-added seafood operations across Asia. Comparable as a major Asian seafood exporter and competitor for foodservice and retail buyer contracts, though at much larger scale and with owned production.
• Dongwon Industries: Korean seafood conglomerate (Starkist tuna and other brands) with global sourcing and processing operations. Comparable as an Asia-headquartered seafood incumbent active in tuna and value-added seafood categories that Food Link VN also supplies.
• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF): Thai aquaculture and seafood conglomerate with shrimp operations in Vietnam and other Asian countries. Comparable as a vertically integrated Asian seafood exporter competing for the same global buyer pool in shrimp and value-added seafood.
• Stolt-Nielsen (Stolt Sea Farm / Seafood): Global seafood and aquaculture company with turbot, sole, and salmon operations plus seafood trading. Comparable as an established seafood trader and processor with international distribution that competes for global buyer relationships.

Direct peers

• Vinh Hoan Corporation: Leading Vietnamese pangasius (swai) exporter with global retail relationships. Comparable in product category (pangasius is one of Food Link VN's core lines), geographic origin, and export-channel focus, though Vinh Hoan operates owned factories versus Food Link VN's agent model.
• Minh Phu Seafood Corporation: Vietnam's largest vertically integrated shrimp exporter. Directly comparable as a Vietnamese seafood exporter competing for the same international buyer pool, though Minh Phu owns its processing capacity while Food Link VN operates an agent model.

Regional players

• Ocean Beauty Seafoods: US-based seafood processor and distributor sourcing from Asia including Vietnam. Comparable as an international seafood buyer and value-added processor serving North American retail and foodservice with shrimp and other Asian seafood.
• PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima): Indonesian shrimp and value-added seafood producer and exporter serving global markets. Comparable as an Asian emerging shrimp exporter competing for similar international foodservice and retail buyers, though focused on Indonesia rather than Vietnam.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@seafoodlinkvn
• Facebookfacebook.com/seafoodlinkvn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seafoodlinkvn

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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