Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. has been the leading margarine manufacturer in Malaysia, and a forerunner of the trend in the industry. Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd., was established as a joint venture company by ADEKA Corporation in Japan and IOI Corporation in Malaysia. Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. was set up on  December 6, 2012. Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd., started to manufacture production of margarine and shortening for breads and confectionery from September 2014 which is mainly focus to be marketed in Southeast of Asia region. Products offered by Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. will be both block type and sheet-type margarine which is best use in making breads, croissants, pies and other pastry products as well as shortening (carton and tin-type) which is best use in making breads, pastries and cookies.

The principle of our food business, constantly keeping an eye on the current  tendencies and producing new values, is “The Delicious Taste That You Can Rely On“. Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. develop commercial food ingredients that have always been leaders in the industry and helped provide an enriched diet in name of ADEKA Brands.

ADEKA Corporation as the main shareholders of Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. serve the chemically dependent. The company’s sales come primarily from producing chemicals including oleo chemicals, additives for resins and polymers for electronics materials. ADEKA expended into margarine manufacturer in 1929 and now also producing shortening, mayonnaise, and raw food materials, among others food items. Independently now, ADEKA operates primarily in Japan, but also has business throughout Asia as well as in Europe, USA, and South America.

IOI Corporation Berhad which is one of shareholders of Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. is a leading global integrated plantation and resource-based manufacturing group in the palm oil industry. Its integrated palm oil business comprises upstream cultivation of oil palm and downstream resources-based manufacturing, which includes processing of palm oil produce as well as manufacturing of oleo chemicals and specialty oils and fats.

Currently, Adeka Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. has approximately 94 products which are all halal certified by JAKIM. This halal certification is essential for them as it open more opportunity to enter their target market and to ease their products for exportation to other neighboring Muslim countries. Furthermore, Japan is preparing for the Olympic 2020 Game, and it is expected that the Muslim tourist will be a lot. this gives an additional advantage for Adeka to promote their products to other manufacturers who are sourcing for halal bakery products.

ADEKA Foods (Asia) Sdn. Bhd. has four main product categories that are being sold to other bakery and confectionery companies:

a) Frying Oil

The refined processed vegetable oils feature a great safety from oxidation. Foods fried with the oil will stay fresh for prolonged period. Moreover, the light and plain taste of the oils bring out the natural flavours  of ingredients. The clean, light flavour makes fried foods including bread, doughnuts, snacks appertizers, tempura, and other variety of fried food that comes with a better taste than ever before.

b) Shortening 

The fine vegetables fat shortening products are designed for various applications, suit each intended use, including cake, bread, cookies, biscuits, fats for chocolate and so on. Reliable quality and wide assortment of products represents the pride of ADEKA BRAND.

c) Margarine

ADEKA BRAND margarines are contributed by food professionals, bringing out the best quality in their creations. There are two types of margarine available using either pure vegetable oils and fats, or high-class fresh butter contains. Both are available in sheet and box size. Some of margarine products are additive-free, i.e. without emulsifier, colour and salt. The sheet type margarines are best for goourmet croissant, Danish pastries and pies, The block type margarines are great kneading margarine for making breads.

d) Fillings

There are also variety of fillings with different flavours for a variety of purposes. There is the butter cream that contained whipped chocolate and milk. Finally, the filling sheet with a flavour of chocolate or custard.

Currently, they have exported their food products to most of the countries in Southeast Asia, such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Next, they will be targeting to the Middle East market. They are always looking forward to serving their customers in a bright and creative future, with their safe and tasty products. – HMag