| Trade name | Hodo[1] |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing, Plant-based foods[2] |
| Founded | 2004[3] |
| Founder | Minh Tsai[4] |
| Hq location city | Oakland, CA |
| Hq location country | U.S. |
| Area served | United States[5] |
| Key people | Ryo Tsutsumi (CEO)[6] |
| Products | Tofu, yuba, plant-based meat alternatives, plant-based egg alternatives |
| Parent | Calbee Group[2] |
| Num employees | ~130 (2021)[7] |
| Website | hodofoods.com |
Hodo is an American tofu and plant-based food company based in Oakland, California.[8]
History
Minh Tsai founded Hodo in 2004 after starting the business at Bay Area farmers' markets, including the Palo Alto Farmers Market and the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.[9][10]
By 2017, Hodo's tofu was being sold in grocery chains and independent supermarkets across the United States, and it was appearing on the menus of Bay Area restaurants including State Bird Provisions, SingleThread, Slanted Door, Mister Jiu's, and Burma Superstar.[10]
Products
Hodo makes tofu, yuba, and other plant-based foods. Foodwise says the company also makes plant-based meat and egg alternatives such as Thai Curry Nuggets, Mexican Crumbles, and the All-Day Egg Scramble.[11]
Recognition
In 2019, Epicurious included Hodo in a roundup of tofu brands recommended by chefs. In that article, chef Denise St. Onge of Greens Restaurant in San Francisco said that Bay Area restaurateurs source Hodo's tofu and yuba for its flavor and texture.[12]
The Kitchn included Hodo Firm Tofu in its plant-based grocery recommendations in 2021 and 2022.[13][14]
Ownership
In September 2025, Calbee acquired a majority stake in Hodo Inc.[15]
References
- ^ "The Hodo Story". Hodo Foods. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Calbee, Global Leader in Snacks and Food, Acquires Majority Stake in US Tofu Producer, Hodo Inc.". Hodo Foods. 2018-07-25.
- ^ "Hodo - Company Profile". Tracxn. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "The Hodo Story". Hodo Foods. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hodo Soy Brings Vegan Organic Tofu to 400 Whole Foods". Livekindly. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "'Ryo Tsutsumi Linkedin". Linkedin. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "Hodo Foods: A Brand That Innovates Through Tradition". CookIt Media. 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Tofu Maker Hodo Brings New Competition to Fake-Egg Market". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "Hodo Gives Back to the Farmers Market". Foodwise. May 8, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "Yuba comes of age in the Bay Area". San Francisco Chronicle. May 5, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "Hodo". Foodwise. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "The Best Tofu Brands According to Chefs". Epicurious. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "The Essential Plant-Based Groceries to Buy in 2021". The Kitchn. August 30, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "The Essential Plant-Based Groceries to Buy in 2022". The Kitchn. September 17, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ "Calbee, Inc. acquires majority stake in Hodo, Inc.". foodbusinessnews.net. September 12, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2026.