Bioakso™, the Thailand-based functional sugar manufacturer, further expanded its global footprint at the IFT FIRST Annual Meeting & Expo held July 14–16, 2025, in Chicago, with its presence at Booth #S1973. Building on the momentum from its promising debut at April’s Global Ingredients Show in Moscow, the company leveraged this premier food tech event to deepen North American ties, showcase its upcoming Thailand manufacturing hub, and underscore its growing global reputation as a production-focused innovator.
A Strategic Leap in North America: Strengthening Existing Business and Supply Chain Expansion
At IFT FIRST, Bioakso’s core objectives centered on two pillars: strengthening existing North American business operations and paving the way for its transformative Thailand plant. The team actively explored extending supply chain services from financial solutions to end-to-end logistics—including plans for leased warehouses and localized inventory management—to streamline delivery for North American partners.
“North America’s demand for high-quality, innovative food ingredients is accelerating, and we’re positioning ourselves to meet it seamlessly,” said Ms. Song Haiying, CEO of Bioakso Sugar (Thailand) Co., Ltd. “By integrating logistics and inventory management, we’re not just providing products—we’re building a trusted, responsive ecosystem for our partners.”
Spotlight on Thailand’s Game-Changing Plant
The star of Bioakso’s booth was its 100,000-ton Healthy Food Ingredients Project in Thailand’s 304 Industrial Park, a 210 million in annual revenue.
Notably, the plant’s construction is progressing smoothly: equipment is expected to enter the site in August, with completion set for the end of this year and the first products rolling out by February 2026.
“Our Thailand plant is more than a factory—it’s a bridge between advanced biotechnology and global markets,” said Ms. Song . “By 2025, we aim to bring our prebiotics to U.S. and EU shelves, and IFT FIRST has only reinforced that timeline.”
Growing Recognition: From Moscow’s Debut to Chicago’s Momentum
Bioakso first made its mark at the Global Ingredients Show 2025 in Moscow (April 15–17), where its booth A827 drew acclaim for tapioca starch saccharide products—including Prebiotics Series, Dietary Fibers, Sugar Free Series etc. —renowned for superior quality and advanced manufacturing, marking its initial emergence onto the global stage.
Compared to that debut in Moscow, IFT FIRST marked a significant leap in global recognition. “In Moscow, we introduced our portfolio to Eastern Europe and began to make our presence felt; here in Chicago, facing a much greater market, we’re deepening partnerships and scaling our North American strategy,” said a Bioakso spokesperson. The event attracted diverse engagement from distributors and end-users, laying groundwork for long-term collaborations.
Key Takeaways: Insights Fueling Future Growth
IFT FIRST provided critical insights to shape the Thailand plant’s trajectory:
Looking Ahead: Seeds of Global Expansion
With the Thailand plant set to enter the $40 billion global functional food market, Bioakso is poised to deliver on its promise of innovative, reliable ingredients. “From Moscow to Chicago, each event plants seeds for growth,” Ms. Song reflected. “IFT FIRST 2025 isn’t just a milestone—it’s proof of our journey to become a global participant in healthy food ingredients.”
