Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Aviko Gansu Potato Processing Co., Ltd.（甘肃爱味客马铃薯加工有限公司）is a joint venture established in Minle County, Gansu Province, China, focused on the industrial-scale production of high-quality dehydrated potato flakes. The company is part of a strategic partnership involving Aviko B.V.—one of the largest potato processing companies in Europe—and local Chinese stakeholders, enabling world-class technology transfer and operational excellence in potato ingredient manufacturing.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Aviko Gansu specializes in the production of premium potato flakes, a key ingredient in various food categories, including:

• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Snacks and Extruded Products
• Bakery Goods
• Thickening Agents for Soups and Sauces
• Ready-to-Eat Meal Components

The company’s core product is dehydrated potato flakes, processed under controlled conditions to ensure consistency, flavor retention, long shelf life, and optimal functionality for industrial and retail applications.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Aviko Gansu brings to the Chinese market:

• Dutch potato processing expertise, with European manufacturing standards and automation.
• Advanced drum drying and flake formation technology, ensuring homogeneous texture and high bulk density.
• A tightly integrated supply chain model: from contract farming of potatoes in Gansu’s high-altitude climate to on-site storage, cleaning, and processing.
• Use of non-GMO, high-starch potato varieties optimized for dehydration performance.
• Strong technical collaboration with Aviko's R&D and QA teams in the Netherlands.

Their location in Minle County provides optimal agro-ecological conditions—long daylight hours, cool nights, and low pest pressure—ideal for growing premium processing potatoes.

Target Markets

Aviko Gansu supplies customers across both domestic Chinese markets and international destinations. Primary customer industries include:

• Snack manufacturers (e.g., potato chips, pellets, extruded snacks)
• Foodservice and catering supply companies
• Instant food and noodle brands
• Frozen meal producers
• Bakery and soup manufacturers

Export markets include:

• South Korea
• Japan
• Southeast Asia
• Middle East
• Select regions in Europe

Shipment and Trade Data

Although detailed customs records are limited due to JV structure, trade insights indicate:

• Annual output capacity of over 30,000 MT of dehydrated potato flakes.
• Shipments are routed through Lanzhou and Qingdao logistics hubs, with export packaging in 25kg multilayer paper bags with PE lining.
• Products are supplied under bulk or private label terms, meeting both B2B ingredient and retail requirements.

All shipments are backed by QA documentation, including COA, microbial test reports, nutritional data sheets, and traceability certificates.

Certifications and Compliance

Aviko Gansu adheres to stringent international quality and food safety standards:

• ISO 22000: Food Safety Management
• HACCP Certified
• Kosher and Halal Certification (available for key markets)
• In line with EU and FDA food additive regulations
• Utilizes Aviko’s global supplier verification framework to maintain consistent standards across continents

Production is supervised by a joint QA/QC team integrating Dutch and Chinese experts for round-the-clock monitoring.

Capabilities

• State-of-the-art factory designed with European machinery and layout standards
• Automated cleaning, peeling, steam cooking, and drum drying lines
• Storage capacity for over 100,000 tons of raw potatoes annually
• Customizable flake options for:
  • Flake thickness
  • Bulk density
  • Color and flavor profile
• Technical support for product application in different formulations (extrusion, baking, rehydration)

Financials

While financial data is not independently disclosed, estimates from industry sources suggest:

• Annual revenue exceeds USD 40 million
• Export business accounts for approximately 30–40% of total sales
• Continuous reinvestment in agricultural sustainability programs, machinery upgrades, and R&D

Achievements and Industry Recognition

• Recognized by Gansu Provincial Government as a Key Industrial Agricultural Project
• Featured in China Agricultural Processing Industry Development Reports
• Collaborative initiatives with Dutch agricultural extension services for potato yield and quality enhancement
• Strategic contributor to China’s “Western Potato Belt” agricultural modernization plan

Customer Testimonials

“Aviko Gansu’s flakes outperform other suppliers in hydration speed and flavor retention. They’re ideal for our extruded snack line.”
– Procurement Lead, Snack Manufacturer (South Korea)

“We value the consistency and clean-label assurance Aviko provides. Their team understands Western QA expectations, which simplifies our audits.”
– Head of Quality, Frozen Foods Brand (Malaysia)

Aviko Gansu Potato Processing Co., Ltd. represents a powerful synergy between European potato processing excellence and China’s agricultural potential, delivering sustainable, functional, and globally competitive potato ingredients to food industries around the world.