Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) highlights its state-of-the-art chicken production process, meeting the exacting space safety standards. This ensures that their chicken products satisfy the stringent criteria of space-grade food. The company welcomed Thai media to its chicken processing plant in Nakhon Ratchasima province for a deeper understanding of the production process. This visit emphasized the company’s dedication to unparalleled food safety, space standards, and supply chain integrity.  

Dr. Payungsak S. Tanagul, DVM, Deputy Director of Standard and Regulation at CP Foods, states, “Our unwavering commitment to food quality and safety ensures that consumers receive superior value. Our advanced scientific and technical approaches form the foundation of this assurance.” 

CP Foods’ chicken offerings stand out as the only Thai brand recognized for satisfying the stringent food specifications required for space missions through the “Thai Food Mission to Space” program.  

Highlighting the stringent processes they’ve adopted, Dr. Payungsak outlines the five cornerstone standards:  

1. Chickens are naturally selectively bred from the genetic level, inheriting vitality from their predecessor breeders.  

2. Chicken feeds are designed based on age, ensuring optimal health and growth. The addition of probiotics enhances the chickens’ natural defenses and boosts disease resistance. This meticulous approach negates the need for antibiotics and growth hormones. Their diet also boasts 23 vital vitamins and minerals.  

3. Real-time disease monitoring ensures a germ-free upbringing for the chickens.  

4. The dedicated Research Farm Lab supervises metabolic activities, delivering precision nutrition assessments. 

5. The facility, designed with advanced biosecurity measures, ensures an environment where ambiance, temperature, and air circulation are optimal, adhering to the Five Freedoms animal welfare principles. To be healthy and happy chickens.  

These principles combine global food safety benchmarks with innovative food production techniques, aiming to provide consumers with unparalleled safety.  

Dr. Payungsak adds, “CP Foods utilizes the Smart Factory system, incorporating advanced food production technologies like automation, AI, and IoT. This intelligent setup allows real-time monitoring, enhancing the safety of our products. Our Food Lab employs state-of-the-art equipment to rigorously test for residues and pathogens, ensuring healthful, safe, and traceable food even if we assure our process control.” 

CP Foods follows foundational food safety protocols, such as GHP, HACCP, BRC, and other globally accepted benchmarks. This dedication led to the establishment of the “CPF Food Standard,” reassuring consumers of the company’s excellence.  

CP Foods’ unwavering commitment to animal welfare earned it the ‘KFC Asia Recipe for Good Award 2022.’ This accolade underscores their efforts in exceeding animal welfare standards. Notably, CP Foods achieved a perfect score in KFC’s rigorous 2022 assessment, achieving this target six years ahead of KFC’s 2028 goal, reaffirming their commitment to a sustainable supply chain and exceptional food safety.