To be considered for inclusion, a company must be headquartered in Southeast Asia and must publish or provide audited financial statements. The 2025 list includes publicly-listed, privately-owned companies and state-owned enterprises. Food Empire achieved four consecutive years of record revenue growth from 2020 to 2024 at a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. For the full financial year ended 31 December 2024 (“FY2024”), the Group’s topline rose 11.9% year-on-year to a new high of US$476.3 million.
Food Empire, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sudeep Nair, said: “Food Empire’s inclusion in the Fortune 2025 Southeast Asia 500 rankings validates a pivotal decision we made to strategically deepen our roots in this dynamic region. “We are honoured to be ranked among Southeast Asia’s top 500 companies. This milestone affirms our strategic direction and our ability to identify and capture growth opportunities. With a robust distribution network, strong brands and market-leading position across our markets, we are poised to further solidify our presence in emerging Asia.”