CPF’s Aquaculture business is a total vertically integrated operation of shrimp and fish. They are categorized into three main lines, namely feed, farm and food.
 
Feed
Feed
 

CPF is the pioneer and leader in the production and distribution of various forms of shrimp and fish feed such as concentrate, powder and pellet. Majority of our aquatic feed is distributed through agents/distributors located in shrimp farming areas. Some portion is sold directly to large shrimp farms. Soybean meal, fish meal and wheat flour are main ingredients used in the production of aquatic feed. Production processes are computer controlled to ensure consistency in quality and exacting standard. These feeds are manufactured and packed under company-owned brands such as CP, Star Feed, Marine, Hi-Grade , Novo, Erawan, D-Frog, Turbo and Safe Feed.

As the market leader, CPF’s products are well recognized by consumers. An important marketing strategy is to maintain high product quality and consistent excellent customer service. Production processes are monitored and ingredients are tested to ensure quality. Company also provided technical knowledge to agents/distributors and directly to independent farmers through seminars and extension centers. Information is disseminated through printed materials. This is to ensure sustainability of the industry.

 
Farm
Farm
 
Main products under aquatic farming are as follows:
 
Shrimp Fry
Quality shrimp fry is an important factor to ensure success in shrimp farming. CPF invests in research and development to produce quality fry that are disease resistant and suitable for growing in different climatic conditions. Primary species is white shrimp and secondary species is black tiger shrimp.
 
Fish Fry
CPF has developed several fish breed for commercial farming. Fish fries include tubtim fish which was developed from tilapia, morakot fish from pangasius and yok fish from grouper.
 
CPF’s shrimp and fish hatcheries employ good farm management and modern farming techniques with effective disease prevention and control. Our quality shrimp and fish fries are sought after. Prices depend on supply and demand and quality of the fries.
 
Fresh Shrimp
Fresh shrimp raised and harvested from CPF’s farms are supplied to company-owned processing plants. Shrimp fries and feed are from company-owned hatchery and feedmill. CPF employs closed farming system which is environmental friendly and bio-secure. No antibiotic is used at any stage of production. Price of fresh shrimp sold to processing plants that are not company-owned is based on market price and dependent on supply and demand.
 
Frozen Shrimp
CPF exports frozen shrimp from its processing plants through importers in respective market. Price is dependent on supply and demand or upon agreement based on customer’s specification.
 
Food
Food
 
Products are chilled and frozen and packed under company-owned brands or private labels. They are distributed domestically through modern trade, convenience store, food service and CP Fresh Mart, a company-owned distribution channel. Export is done through importers.
 
CPF emphasizes production of semi-cooked and ready-to-eat products depending on customers’ requirements. Processing methods include boiling, steaming, and frying and products include shrimp wonton and cooked shrimp.
 
Major importing countries are the US, Japan, and the European Union. Modern equipment and technology are employed to meet international standard and assure quality and food safety integrity of products. Pricing is negotiated and agreed upon purchase and contract made.