Foodnet International Holdings Pte. Ltd.

What Foodnet International Holdings Pte. Ltd. does

Foodnet International Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered, founder-led B2B professional services firm serving the food industry across 8 Asia-Pacific markets. Incorporated in 1998, the company operates as a one-stop solution provider offering food safety management system consulting (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS), audit services, technical training (i-Care series), turnkey project administration and fit-out, professional quality assurance staffing, and food processing equipment design. Underlying delivery is built on deep domain expertise in international and Singapore-specific food safety regulations, with service execution supported by six wholly-owned operating subsidiaries spanning consulting, construction, cleaning products, machinery, and robotics (SP Robotics TechFit Holdings, established 2019).

The business model is enterprise field sales of customized, quote-based professional services. Revenue is generated through six inter-linked streams: consultancy, audit, training, turnkey project management, on-site QA staffing, and equipment design/procurement. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise engagement, industry events, and project-based delivery; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement. The customer base spans 10+ verticals including food manufacturers, restaurants and food services, food delivery, caterers, logistics hubs, cold chains, packaging manufacturers, sanitizing chemical makers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, supermarkets, and farms, with cumulative client count reported as over 3,000 (English website) or over 1,200 (corporate overview) — a discrepancy noted in the source.

Operationally, the company is privately held with no external institutional investors, no public filings, and no disclosed funding rounds. The founder, Dato' Dr Charles Chen, retains a controlling role and the firm operates with 11-50 employees. Geographic reach is concentrated in ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines) with additional presence in Australia and China. The firm is dormant in AI/ML capabilities and has no disclosed technology platform, API, or proprietary data assets beyond its robotics subsidiary and the proprietary i-Clean product line.

Name

Foodnet International Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Legal name

FoodNet International Holdings Pte Ltd

Website

https://foodnetinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foodnet International Holdings is a Singapore-headquartered B2B services firm providing food safety consulting, auditing, training, and turnkey fit-out projects to food industry clients across 8 Asia-Pacific countries, operating through six wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Consulting & Facility Services

akta.pro primary industry

FSMS Software Platforms (QMS/FSMS, CAPA, Document Control, Audit Management) (AFALANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Documentation & Digital QMS (SOPs, CAPA, Change Control, Recordkeeping) (AFALALAD), Food Processing & GMP Sanitation (IMAIADAE)

Keywords

• Food safety consulting
• HACCP compliance services
• Food industry training
• Turnkey project management
• Food factory fit-out

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Professional consulting services including food safety management system implementation (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS), quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety consulting
2. Audit Services: Supplier Assessment Program (SAP) audits, second party food safety audits, and calibration services for chillers and freezers
3. Training Services: i-Care technical training programs and workshops on food safety management systems and industry topics
4. Turnkey Project Management: Design, fit-out, build-operate-transfer projects, and productivity enhancement programs for food-related premises
5. Professional Quality Assurance Services: On-site quality assurance manager services providing periodic quality checks, supplier audits, and document reviews
6. Food Processing Equipment Design: Design and procurement of food processing equipment and machinery for client operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FoodNet International Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered one-stop solution provider for the food industry, offering food safety management system consulting (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS), second-party audits and supplier assessments, calibration services for chillers and freezers, turnkey design-and-fit-out and build-operate-transfer projects, professional on-site QA/QC staffing, customized food processing equipment design, and the i-Care technical training program. The company also distributes the proprietary i-Clean Series of food industry cleaning and sanitation tools and operates robotics-enabled smart working environments through subsidiary SP Robotics TechFit Holdings.

Product overview

FoodNet International Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a one-stop solution provider for the food industry offering an integrated portfolio of consulting, auditing, training, and project management services. The company operates through its group of subsidiaries: FoodNet International Consulting & Projects Pte. Ltd. (core consulting and project management), Singapore Central Kitchen Pte. Ltd. (cleaning and kitchen tools), Solutionpack Machinery (S) Pte. Ltd. (food processing machinery and robotics), and 6 Elements Construction & Engineering Services (building and fit-out). The service offerings are delivered through distinct product lines including Consultancy Services (implementing HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS standards), Audit Services (supplier assessment, food safety audits, calibration), Turnkey Projects Administration and Management (design, build, and operate food premises), Professional Quality Assurance Services (on-site QA managers), Fitting Out Works (specialized facility construction), and the i-Care Training Program. The group also offers proprietary tools including the i-Clean Series of sanitation products. The portfolio spans from regulatory compliance consulting to physical infrastructure design and construction, creating a comprehensive food industry solution ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-Clean Series: Food industry tools and cleaning products awarded Asia Pacific Super Health Brand 2011
• SP Robotics

Products and services

• Consultancy Services Comprehensive food safety and quality consultancy covering Food Safety Management System (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 v.6), Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMS), GMP for Cosmetic/Food/Pharmaceutical, Food Safety System Continuous Improvement Program, Good Hygiene Practices, Central Kitchen/Plant Design and Layout, and Cleaning and Sanitation Programs for food industry clients.
• Audit Services Internal and external audit services including Supplier Assessment Program (SAP) and audits, Second Party Food Safety Audits, and Calibration Service for chillers and freezers, delivered to food industry and logistics clients.
• Turnkey Projects Administration and Management Full-service project management for food-related premises including 'Design and Fit Out', 'Build-Operate-Transfer' projects, Productivity Enhancement Programs, Risk Assessment and Management (Workplace Safety and Health), and Overseas Relocation for Food Handling Premises.
• i-Care Series of Technical Training Program and Workshop Training programs and workshops on topics related to the food industry and Food Safety Management Systems, benefiting participants directly and indirectly in the food chain.
• Professional Quality Assurance Services Provision of on-site Quality Assurance Managers providing periodic quality checks, external supplier audits, and document reviews, enabling clients to access qualified personnel without fixed salary commitments.
• Design and Conceptualise of Food Processing Equipment Assistance in design and procurement of necessary equipment and machinery for food handling operations, delivered via subsidiary Solutionpack Machinery (S) Pte. Ltd.
• Fitting Out Works Design and build services for food-related premises including bakeries, breweries, central kitchens, coffee roasting facilities, logistics centers, and spice processing facilities, delivered via subsidiary 6 Elements Construction & Engineering Services Pte. Ltd.
• i-Clean Series Exclusive food industry tools for cleaning and sanitation, awarded Asia Pacific Super Health Brand 2011, distributed via subsidiary Singapore Central Kitchen Pte. Ltd.
• SP Robotics TechFit Holdings Pte Ltd Smart working environment creation utilizing robotics technology that optimizes productivity, efficiency, and reliability for food industry and other clients.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FoodNet International Consulting & Projects Pte. Ltd.coreOthersSubsidiary company providing food safety consulting, project management, architectural design, and statutory submission services for food-related premises.
• Singapore Central Kitchen Pte. Ltd.coreOthersSubsidiary specializing in cleaning and kitchen tools supply, serving hundreds of central kitchens and food factories in Asia Pacific.
• 6 Elements Construction & Engineering Services Pte. Ltd.coreOthersSubsidiary providing professional building and fit-out services for factories, warehouses, offices and retail shops.
• Solutionpack Machinery (S) Pte. Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary specializing in design and customization of food processing, packaging, filling and labelling machinery, including smart working environments using robotics technology.
• FoodNet Consultants International Sdn BhdcoreOthersSubsidiary providing food safety consulting and project services in Malaysia including architectural plans, project management, and statutory submissions.
• 6 Elements Building Services Sdn BhdcoreOthersSubsidiary providing professional building and renovation services in Malaysia for factories, warehouses, offices and retail shops.
• Nusajaya TechParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events and trade missions for food factory setup in Malaysia Iskandar region.
• Ascendas SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade mission collaboration to Iskandar Malaysia for food business expansion.
• International Enterprise SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership supporting Singapore food companies' international expansion.
• Vietnam Investment and Trade Promotion CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminars and business matching between Vietnamese and Singapore enterprises for food industry collaboration.
• DNV GL Business Assurance Singapore Pte LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint event 'Food for Thought: Global Trends & Sustainable Growth' for food industry professionals.
• CFLD InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint event for understanding and expanding F&B business in Indonesia.
• SP Robotics TechFit Holdings Pte LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2019, specializes in creating smart working environments utilizing robotics technology to optimize productivity, efficiency and reliability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: Global testing, inspection and certification giant with extensive food safety auditing and FSMS certification services across APAC. Direct overlap with FoodNet's auditing and HACCP/ISO 22000 implementation work, but at vastly greater scale and a broader testing portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: International certification body offering food safety audits, FSMS certification (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS) and supply chain assessments. Competes with FoodNet for enterprise food safety mandates in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Eurofins Scientific: International food testing and agroscience services group with significant APAC operations. Overlaps with FoodNet's food safety audit and quality assurance services for food manufacturers and cold chain operators.
• NSF International: Global public health and safety organisation with food safety certification, FSMS consulting and training services. Competes with FoodNet on food safety consulting, training and certification mandates.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Certification body providing ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and BRCGS certification plus related food safety training and consulting across Asia-Pacific. Direct competitor for FSMS certification engagements.
• DNV (DNV GL): International certification body active in food safety management system certification. Already a FoodNet event partner (joint 'Food for Thought' seminar in Singapore) and competes for the same FSMS audit mandates.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance provider with food safety auditing, HACCP/ISO 22000 certification and food testing services. Targets the same enterprise food manufacturer and foodservice customers as FoodNet across APAC.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing and certification organisation with established food safety, FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 certification practices serving food manufacturers and retailers across Southeast Asia.

Emerging players

• SafetyChain Software: Digital FSMS / food safety management software platform that increasingly automates work traditionally done by consultants like FoodNet. Represents an emerging threat to manual FSMS implementation work and a potential partnership/integration target.

Direct peers

• Mérieux NutriSciences: Specialised food testing, safety and quality consulting firm serving food manufacturers and retailers globally with strong APAC presence. Closely comparable in service mix (testing + FSMS consulting) and customer base to FoodNet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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