Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Foodfrienz Manufacture has been proudly awarded the prestigious Asia Rising Star Business of the Year 2026 at the Business Excellence Summit & Award 2026, marking a major milestone for Cambodia’s growing food manufacturing sector and for Khmer-owned innovation on the regional stage.
The award recognizes the outstanding achievement behind the production of Khmer Foodfrienz Soup Powder, a locally developed product built on nearly two decades of research, food technology development, processing expertise, and continuous innovation.
Nearly Twenty Years of Dedication to Food Innovation
Behind this achievement is a long journey of persistence and technical mastery. The founder of Foodfrienz Manufacture began working in food research, formulation, processing, and quality improvement almost twenty years ago. Through continuous learning, experimentation, and collaboration with regional food specialists, the company gradually developed a production system that meets modern standards while preserving authentic Khmer taste and identity.
From early-stage trials to industrial-scale manufacturing, every step was guided by a commitment to safety, consistency, flavor quality, and consumer trust. Today, Foodfrienz Soup Powder reflects not only commercial success, but also Cambodia’s rising capability in food technology and value-added manufacturing.
Recognition at Regional and International Level
The Business Excellence Summit & Award brings together high-performing enterprises across Asia, evaluating companies based on innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, market impact, and leadership vision. Foodfrienz Manufacture’s recognition demonstrates that Cambodian SMEs are increasingly capable of competing with established regional brands.
This award places Foodfrienz among Asia’s promising growth companies and highlights Cambodia’s potential to expand from traditional agriculture into advanced food processing and branded manufacturing.
Driving a New Chapter for Cambodia’s Food Industry
Foodfrienz Manufacture aims to contribute beyond commercial growth. The company’s mission is to help elevate Cambodia’s food industry by strengthening local production capacity, promoting food technology adoption, creating skilled jobs, and building internationally competitive Khmer brands.
By investing in research, packaging innovation, production efficiency, and market expansion, Foodfrienz seeks to demonstrate that Cambodian products can meet global expectations while maintaining cultural authenticity.
This vision aligns strongly with national goals of industrial upgrading, SME development, and export diversification — transforming Cambodia from a raw-material supplier into a value-driven manufacturing economy.
Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through Dermko
Beyond manufacturing, the founder is also actively developing the Dermko Platform and Dermko App, designed to connect entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and SMEs across Cambodia and ASEAN. The platform aims to support knowledge sharing, market access, digital visibility, and business collaboration for emerging enterprises.
The success of Foodfrienz serves as a practical example of how local innovation, disciplined execution, and regional networking can generate sustainable growth for Cambodian businesses.
A Proud Moment for Khmer Entrepreneurship
Winning the Asia Rising Star Business of the Year 2026 is not only a corporate achievement — it represents the collective potential of Cambodian entrepreneurs who continue to build resilience, creativity, and competitiveness in regional markets.
Foodfrienz Manufacture remains committed to strengthening product quality, expanding distribution, developing exclusive distributors nationwide, and promoting Cambodian-made brands internationally.
As Cambodia continues its economic transformation, stories like Foodfrienz demonstrate that Khmer enterprises can rise confidently onto the regional and global stage.
