Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Plant-Based Foods, Superfoods
Products:
Superfoods: Fresh Wolffia, Frozen Wolffia, Wolffia Paste, Wolffia Powder
Advanced Greenfarm Co., Ltd. is a pioneering Thai biotechnology and agri-food company specializing in the cultivation and processing of Wolffia, the world’s smallest flowering plant. Operating under the brand flo Wolffia, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of the plant-based protein and superfood industry, offering a sustainable, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional protein sources. Based in Nonthaburi, Thailand, the company is led by Dr. Metha Meetam, a specialist in biotechnology and functional food development.
Core Business and Offerings
Advanced Greenfarm’s core business revolves around the commercial-scale cultivation, processing, and global distribution of Wolffia products. Wolffia, also known locally as "Phum," is a freshwater aquatic plant rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and essential amino acids. The company's product portfolio includes:
- Fresh Wolffia – For culinary use in salads and local dishes
- Frozen Wolffia – For global shipping and long-term storage
- Wolffia Paste – A versatile ingredient for food processors
- Wolffia Powder – A nutrient-dense superfood powder used in supplements and beverages
These products are marketed under the premium health brand flo Wolffia, which emphasizes sustainability, traceability, and innovation in alternative nutrition.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
Advanced Greenfarm is the first company in Thailand to industrialize the production of Wolffia using controlled bioreactor and greenhouse systems. This gives the company a significant advantage in both yield optimization and nutritional standardization, which are key for global market acceptance in nutraceutical and health food sectors.
Unique Strengths:
- High protein content (up to 45% dry weight)—outperforming soy and most plant-based proteins
- Natural source of vitamin B12, a rarity in plant-based foods
- Cultivation through automated hydroponic farming and cleanroom-grade facilities
- Scalable and sustainable production, requiring minimal land and water use
Financial Insights
While private financials are not disclosed, the company has attracted interest from both governmental innovation agencies and plant-based investment networks in Thailand. It has received grants and support from institutions like NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency), indicating strong financial backing and growth potential in high-value agriculture.
Shipment and Export Records
Although Advanced Greenfarm Co., Ltd. is a relatively new entrant to the global market, it has already begun export activities, particularly of Wolffia powder and frozen Wolffia to wellness markets in Japan, Europe, and the U.S.
Key trade insights:
- Primary Export Products: Frozen and powdered Wolffia
- Target Markets: United States, Japan, Netherlands
- Distribution Channels: Direct-to-business (B2B), health food retailers, nutraceutical companies
- Growth Projections: Strong due to rising global demand for sustainable protein alternatives
Target Market
The company serves the growing sectors of:
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
- Functional food and beverage companies
- Plant-based protein product developers
- Health-conscious consumers and vegan markets
Its clean-label products meet the needs of manufacturers and brands seeking highly functional, protein-rich, and sustainable ingredients.
Capabilities
Advanced Greenfarm’s production facilities are equipped with advanced biotechnology for:
- Sterile, large-scale cultivation of aquatic microgreens
- Precision drying and freeze-drying of biomass
- On-site R&D for food application innovation
- Laboratory testing for nutritional consistency and food safety
Their vertically integrated model—from farming to final powder formulation—enables strict quality control and traceability.
Certifications and Compliance
The company complies with Thai FDA food safety regulations and is reportedly in the process of acquiring the following certifications for export readiness:
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
- Halal Certification
These will further facilitate penetration into Middle Eastern and health-centric Asian markets.
Customer Testimonials
While no formal customer reviews are published, media coverage from platforms like SME Thailand Online has highlighted the company’s innovation, sustainability mission, and growing demand for its Wolffia products in both domestic and export markets.
Achievements and Industry Positioning
- First Thai company to commercialize Wolffia as a protein superfood
- Brand flo Wolffia featured in health and sustainability media channels
- Backed by national science and food innovation agencies
- Developed one of the most nutritionally complete plant-based ingredients for global wellness markets
Advanced Greenfarm Co., Ltd. is not just a food company but a biotech-driven food innovation enterprise, redefining how the world views aquatic plant-based nutrition. Through sustainable production, scientific backing, and a future-focused product line, the company is poised to lead in the global superfood and alternative protein revolution.