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Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

NECC (Shanghai)
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Product Categories:

Food Additives and Ingredients, Soy Protein Products

Products:

Soy Protein Products: Functional Soy Protein Concentrates, Textured Soy Protein Concentrates, Textured Soy Proteins, Textured Fibrous Vegetable Proteins, Isolated Soy Proteins, Defatted Soy Flours

Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology Co., Ltd. (宁波索宝蛋白科技股份有限公司) is a leading Chinese manufacturer and innovator in soy protein ingredients, catering to the global food, beverage, and nutritional industries. Established in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, the company operates as a critical hub in China's high-protein supply chain, leveraging cutting-edge processing capabilities and sustainable sourcing strategies to serve international markets.

Core Business and Operations

Solbar focuses exclusively on the development, production, and supply of non-GMO soy-based protein ingredients. The company's product portfolio includes a wide array of soy protein formats tailored for functionality, nutrition, and taste across food categories. These include:

  • Functional Soy Protein Concentrates
  • Textured Soy Protein Concentrates
  • Textured Soy Proteins (TSP)
  • Textured Fibrous Vegetable Proteins
  • Isolated Soy Proteins
  • Defatted Soy Flours

Solbar’s technical team works closely with customers to develop tailored protein solutions for meat analogues, plant-based dairy, nutrition bars, protein shakes, and more.

Specialisation and Unique Strengths

Solbar is highly specialized in soy protein technology, with an R&D approach that integrates:

  • Enzyme and thermal processing for texture optimization
  • Customized protein isolates for solubility and emulsification
  • Non-GMO and identity-preserved soy sourcing

The company operates one of the largest textured soy protein concentrate facilities in China, with annual production capacity exceeding 50,000 metric tons.

Its in-house R&D division focuses on food innovation, process engineering, and clean-label solutions, giving Solbar a competitive edge in the high-protein ingredient segment.

Financials

While Solbar is a privately held enterprise and does not publicly disclose full financial statements, industry estimates and trade data suggest:

  • Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 60–80 million (based on output volume and market price benchmarks)
  • Strong year-on-year growth driven by global demand for plant-based protein, especially in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

The company's focus on value-added protein formats and B2B sales to multinational food manufacturers has helped drive steady revenue growth and improved margin performance.

Global Shipments and Export Performance

Trade intelligence data from platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza indicates:

  • Over 1,100 export shipments in the past 24 months, primarily to the United States, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Thailand, and Brazil.
  • Key exported products include Textured Soy Protein, Soy Protein Concentrate, and Isolated Soy Protein.
  • Long-term customers include global food brands, ingredient blenders, and distributors specializing in vegan and clean-label ingredients.

These export patterns reflect Solbar’s ability to meet international regulatory standards and offer consistent product quality and supply reliability.

Target Markets

Solbar serves the following target markets:

  • North America & Western Europe: Major markets for plant-based protein ingredients used in meat alternatives and functional foods.
  • Southeast Asia: Rapidly growing demand in convenience foods and nutritional products.
  • Domestic China Market: Increasing applications in local plant-based brands and prepared foods.

The company's ability to customize functionality makes it a preferred supplier for both established and emerging food brands.

Capabilities

  • Multiple production lines for isolated and textured soy protein.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP certified facilities.
  • Strict non-GMO verification and supply chain traceability systems.
  • Product customization for texture, solubility, and protein content.

Solbar also supports clients with formulation assistance and regulatory compliance documentation for overseas markets.

Certifications and Compliance

Solbar Ningbo meets various international food safety and quality certifications including:

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
  • ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems
  • HACCP Certification
  • Halal Certification
  • Kosher Certification
  • Non-GMO Certification

These certifications facilitate its partnerships with international buyers and support exports to regulatory-intensive markets such as the EU and U.S.

Testimonials and Recognition

Solbar is frequently noted in B2B procurement platforms for its:

  • High protein concentration products
  • Consistent supply and quality
  • Responsive technical support

Verified buyers on global sourcing platforms have highlighted the company's professionalism in international trade and its ability to deliver high-quality, functional protein for R&D applications in alternative meats and nutritional foods.

Major Achievements

  • Recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise in Zhejiang Province.
  • Among the top 5 soy protein exporters from China based on shipment data.
  • Developed proprietary brands such as Solbar, Soytex, Solpro, and Contex, widely known across the soy protein value chain.

Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology Co., Ltd. continues to be a trusted partner for global food manufacturers, delivering non-GMO, functional soy protein solutions at scale, backed by technical expertise and international standards compliance.