Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Daming Cocoa Products (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., located in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China, is a specialized manufacturer of cocoa-derived ingredients and chocolate-based products. The company integrates cocoa bean processing, product development, and OEM contract manufacturing, serving a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry across domestic and international markets.

Company Overview

As a core player in China’s cocoa processing sector, Daming Cocoa Products focuses on the extraction and transformation of high-quality cocoa beans into value-added ingredients. With a robust production infrastructure and experienced technical team, the company supplies cocoa ingredients that meet the functional and flavoring needs of the confectionery, baking, dairy, and beverage industries.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Daming Cocoa’s product lines include:

• Cocoa Products

  • Cocoa Butter
  • Cocoa Liquor
  • Cocoa Cake
  • Cocoa Powder (Natural and Alkalized)
  • Cocoa Nibs

• Chocolate-Based Products

  • Tailored chocolate formulations for industrial and artisanal use

• Solid Beverage Mixes

  • Cocoa-based drink powders suitable for instant beverages and vending applications

• OEM/ODM Services

  • Contract manufacturing for cocoa powders, chocolate blends, and beverage mixes under client brands

These products are formulated to deliver optimal flavor, texture, and solubility characteristics, with customizable specifications based on fat content, pH, and granularity.

Specialization and Unique Selling Points (USPs)

Daming Cocoa is distinguished by:

• Bean-to-Product Capability: Vertical integration from cocoa bean selection through to end-product processing.
• Product Versatility: Ability to deliver cocoa powders with tailored alkalization, fineness, and fat content based on customer application.
• OEM Expertise: Dedicated facilities and processes to support private-label product development and packaging.

The company’s natural and alkalized cocoa powders are particularly valued for their rich aroma and consistent color, widely used by baking companies and dairy beverage brands.

Export Capabilities and Shipment Records

Although the company is primarily focused on the Chinese market, it has developed growing export relationships across Asia and the Middle East. Based on sourcing databases and trade platform listings:

• Estimated annual export volume exceeds 1,000 metric tons
• Primary international clients include confectionery producers, beverage brands, and ingredient distributors
• Export formats include 25 kg kraft paper bags and 1-ton pallets

Shipment activity includes both bulk cocoa ingredients and OEM chocolate products under custom branding.

Target Market

Daming Cocoa Products serves:

• Chocolate and confectionery manufacturers
• Instant beverage producers
• Bakery ingredient suppliers
• Ice cream and dairy brands
• Food ingredient wholesalers
• Health and nutritional supplement firms using cocoa-derived polyphenols

Their cocoa liquor and butter products are also increasingly used in cosmetics and nutraceutical applications.

Compliance and Certifications

The company’s manufacturing processes adhere to:

• GB national food safety standards
• In-house quality management for moisture, microbiological safety, and fat analysis
• Capability to issue COA, MSDS, and origin certificates for export documentation
• Halal and potentially Kosher compliance based on export market needs (specific certificates not publicly listed)

The company maintains dedicated QA/QC teams for batch tracking and third-party inspection coordination.

Capabilities

• Advanced cocoa bean roasting and grinding lines
• Hydraulic pressing for cocoa butter extraction
• Alkalization systems for cocoa powder customization
• Blending and spray-drying technology for beverage mixes
• OEM packaging in pouch, sachet, and bulk industrial formats

Estimated production capacity for cocoa powder exceeds 5,000 tons per year, with continuous expansion planned for beverage product lines.

Customer Feedback and Market Recognition

Feedback from domestic distributors and industrial food users highlights:

• Stable flavor profile and color across cocoa powder batches
• Good dispersibility and low sedimentation in beverage formulations
• Timely customization and low MOQ for OEM clients

Repeat clients in the bakery and beverage sector value Daming Cocoa’s responsiveness to formulation adjustments and packaging formats.

Key Achievements

• Developed over 30 custom chocolate and cocoa formulations for Chinese and international brands
• Recognized locally as a technology-based SME in Jiangsu’s food ingredient sector
• Partnered with large food factories in China, Vietnam, and the Middle East
• Contributed cocoa ingredients to national beverage chains and bakery franchises

Daming Cocoa Products (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. continues to grow as a competitive and quality-oriented supplier of cocoa ingredients, offering integrated product solutions from bean processing to branded consumer-ready formulations.