Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) is a major player in the agro-industrial and food sectors, operating a vertically integrated business model. The company was established on January 17, 1978, as Charoen Pokphand Feedmill Co., Ltd. and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. CPF is a subsidiary of the Charoen Pokphand Group, a large Thai conglomerate. Dhanin Chearavanont has been a key figure in the leadership and growth of the broader CP Group.

The company's operations span the entire food production chain, from animal feed production to animal farming and food processing. CPF is divided into two main business lines: the feed business, which produces and distributes animal feed, and the farm and processing business, which includes animal breeding, farming, and processing of meat and food products. Its core product categories encompass animal feed, farmed shrimp and fish, and processed foods such as chicken, duck, and pork products. The company serves a diverse client base, including retail, wholesale, and food service customers, both domestically in Thailand and internationally across more than 40 countries. Its business model focuses on achieving economies of scale and quality control through its integrated structure, from 'Feed, Farm, to Food'. CPF generates revenue through the sale of its wide range of food and agricultural products.

Significant milestones include its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1987. The company has expanded its global footprint through various acquisitions and investments, establishing a presence in numerous countries and becoming one of the world's leading producers of feed and shrimp, as well as a top three global producer of poultry and pork. CPF emphasizes sustainability and innovation in its processes, aiming to ensure food security and quality.

Keywords: agro-industrial, food production, animal feed, livestock farming, food processing, vertically integrated, aquaculture, poultry, pork, global food supplier