Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Qingdao Nutrend Biotech Company Limited（青岛诺兴生物技术有限公司）is a high-tech food ingredient and functional starch manufacturer headquartered in Qingdao, China. With advanced R&D capabilities and international production standards, the company specializes in modified starch, functional coatings, premix solutions, and snack food ingredients. Nutrend Biotech has positioned itself as a strategic supplier to global food processors, quick service restaurants (QSR), and industrial baking manufacturers.

Core Business

Nutrend Biotech's primary business operations focus on the development and manufacturing of modified starches and premix formulations, aimed at improving texture, stability, and functionality in processed foods. Their integrated value chain includes raw material sourcing, enzymatic and physical modification, custom formulation, and industrial-scale production.

Product and Service Offerings

Nutrend Biotech provides a diverse product portfolio segmented into:

• Modified Starch:

  • Tapioca-based modified starch
  • Potato-based modified starch
  • Waxy maize-based modified starch
  • Maize-based and pea-based starches
  • Applications include thickening, water retention, crispiness, and freeze-thaw stability

• Candied Fruits:

  • Traditional and sucrose-free varieties for bakery, confectionery, and dairy
  • Long shelf life and natural color preservation

• Premix Powders:

  • French fries coatings (crispiness and oil control)
  • Fried meat and poultry coatings (with moisture retention)
  • Tempura and seafood coatings
  • Formulated bases for pizza, pasta, noodles, burger buns, and baking

• French Fries:

  • Classic pre-fried frozen French fries for commercial kitchens

These products are tailored to meet diverse processing needs and culinary formats in the food service and retail sectors.

Specialization and Core USP

The company’s core strength lies in its modified starch technology. Nutrend Biotech employs enzymatic, physical, and chemical methods to develop starches that offer enhanced performance in frying, baking, freezing, and reheating conditions.

Key USPs:

• Multi-source starch processing capability (tapioca, maize, potato, pea)
• Tailored product performance: high viscosity, stability, elasticity, or crispiness
• Cost-effective ingredient solutions for large-scale production
• Integrated coating and premix systems that reduce oil uptake and improve shelf life

Financials

Although financial data is not publicly disclosed, the company operates as a mid-sized industrial manufacturer with international export capabilities. Based on factory size, export activities, and product diversification, Nutrend Biotech is estimated to have annual revenues in the range of several tens of millions RMB, with significant income from global B2B sales.

Shipment Data

Trade databases including ImportYeti and Volza confirm Nutrend Biotech’s active export business, with international shipments of modified starch and premix products to:

• Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam)
• Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
• South America (Brazil, Chile)
• Eastern Europe

Exports are made under HS Codes such as 110812 (modified starch) and 190120 (premixed flours and blends). Shipment records indicate multiple full-container shipments quarterly, supporting Nutrend’s presence in international food supply chains.

Target Market

Nutrend Biotech serves a broad spectrum of industrial and commercial clients including:

• Quick-service restaurants (QSR) and foodservice chains
• Frozen food and convenience food manufacturers
• Bakery and confectionery producers
• Snack food companies
• Industrial food ingredient distributors

The company’s coating systems and functional starches are tailored for high-volume, high-performance applications where consistency and efficiency are critical.

Capabilities

• Multiple production lines for starch modification and powder premix
• In-house R&D center and application kitchen
• Pilot testing services and custom formula development
• Fully automated blending and packaging systems
• Warehousing and logistics hubs for fast domestic and international delivery

Certifications and Compliance

Nutrend Biotech adheres to strict quality and food safety management systems:

• ISO22000 Food Safety Management System
• HACCP Certification
• Halal Certification
• China SC Food Production License
• Products conform to China GB standards and are registered for export to various jurisdictions

Additional regional certifications may be provided based on client requirements.

Customer Testimonials

B2B clients have cited the company’s coating premixes and starches as highly functional, easy to use, and consistent across batches. In particular, the French fries coating solutions receive strong reviews for their ability to maintain crispness and reduce oil uptake, especially in delivery and QSR applications.

Repeat business from major frozen food suppliers and exporters reinforces the brand’s value proposition in the global food ingredient market.

Major Achievements

• Developed a multi-functional modified starch series adaptable to different cuisines and equipment
• Built partnerships with national foodservice chains and OEM manufacturers
• Expanded product reach to over 30 countries through international food exhibitions and distributor networks
• Recognized as a high-tech enterprise in Qingdao with R&D investment in clean-label and functional starch alternatives

Qingdao Nutrend Biotech Company Limited continues to innovate in starch science and functional food systems, offering reliable, scalable, and health-oriented ingredient solutions to the evolving global food industry.