Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

WENDA INGREDIENTS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD., located in Kunshan, Suzhou, China, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance functional food ingredients. As part of the global Wenda Ingredients Group, the Suzhou branch serves as a critical production and distribution hub for Asia, offering cutting-edge ingredient solutions that support clean-label trends, food safety, yield optimization, and plant-based innovation.

Core Business and Offerings

Wenda Ingredients (Suzhou) specializes in natural food protection, texture enhancement, phosphate alternatives, and shelf-life extension. Its portfolio includes proprietary blends and globally recognized ingredient systems designed for meat, poultry, seafood, plant-based, and ready-to-eat food categories.

Key Product Lines

• SafePlate®

  • Natural antimicrobials
  • Natural curing agents (celery powder, cherry powder)
  • Shelf-life extenders for meat and RTE products

• NatureBind®

  • Phosphate-free solutions
  • Clean-label yield enhancement and moisture retention for fresh and processed meats

• WendaPhos®

  • Functional phosphate systems for water-binding and textural improvement

• Koolgel®

  • Carrageenan-based products for gelling, binding, and firmness in deli and restructured meats

• VegenMate®

  • Ingredient systems tailored for plant-based meat analogues, including texture and color enhancers

These systems are developed to deliver functional performance, regulatory compliance, and label simplification, serving a wide spectrum of food industry clients.

Specialization and Unique Value Proposition

Wenda Ingredients is widely recognized for:

• Natural shelf-life and antimicrobial systems that meet USDA, CFIA, and Chinese GB standards
• Globally harmonized product formulations allowing multi-region manufacturing consistency
• Application-based support with customized blend development for clean-label needs
• Innovations in plant-based ingredient functionality, including color stabilization and moisture control

Its solutions often replace synthetic preservatives and phosphates, aligning with rising consumer demand for transparency and “free from” claims.

Financial and Operational Scale

As part of the global Wenda Ingredients network, the Suzhou facility contributes significantly to the group’s footprint in Asia. Operational highlights include:

• Modern production facilities in Kunshan with localized manufacturing of proprietary blends
• Distribution partnerships across Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Australia
• Service to hundreds of clients, including multinational food manufacturers, co-packers, and OEM processors

The company’s growth has paralleled the regional demand for natural food protection systems, positioning it as a category leader in Asia-Pacific.

Export and Shipment Insights

Wenda Ingredients (Suzhou) exports and supplies ingredients across:

• Mainland China
• Taiwan and Hong Kong
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines)
• Oceania

Products are shipped in industrial food-grade bags or sealed pouches, with batch-specific technical documentation, including CoA, microbiological testing, functional performance metrics, and allergen declarations.

Formulations are tailored to regional regulations and processing technologies, such as low-temp meat processing, vacuum tumbling, and high-moisture extrusion for plant-based meats.

Target Market

The company serves B2B clients in:

• Meat and poultry processing
• Plant-based protein manufacturing
• Seafood and surimi products
• RTE and deli food producers
• Custom seasoning and blending companies

These clients seek to extend shelf life, improve safety, enhance yield, or transition to phosphate-free and natural-label formulations.

Capabilities

• Custom ingredient system design for food processors
• On-site pilot-scale testing for performance validation
• Regulatory compliance and label guidance for international and local markets
• Technical service and application support in multiple languages
• Fast formulation turnaround for prototyping and trials

Suzhou’s team works closely with food developers to match functionality while achieving cost-effectiveness, clean-label compliance, and global formulation consistency.

Certifications and Compliance

Wenda Ingredients (Suzhou) ensures full compliance with:

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• HACCP certification
• Halal and Kosher certifications for key ingredient systems
• China GB Standards, USDA-FSIS, and CFIA guidelines for functional ingredients

Products are non-GMO, free of artificial preservatives, and developed with EU and US ingredient usage limits in mind, facilitating global marketability.

Customer Testimonials and Industry Reputation

Although specific testimonials are not public, Wenda Ingredients is regarded as a trusted innovation partner among:

• Tier-1 global meat processors
• Emerging plant-based protein brands
• Ingredient distributors and consultants in Asia-Pacific

Its systems have been credited with reducing ingredient costs, simplifying labels, and improving product safety across chilled, frozen, and cooked categories.

Key Achievements

• Introduced SafePlate® natural antimicrobial systems into over 100 industrial formulations in China
• Helped top regional processors replace synthetic nitrites and phosphates with clean-label alternatives
• Partnered with plant-based innovators to create high-moisture extrusion solutions using VegenMate®
• Enabled shelf-life extension up to 60% in multiple chilled RTE meat applications
• Contributed to multi-market product launches using globally harmonized Wenda formulations

WENDA INGREDIENTS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD. remains at the forefront of functional food ingredient innovation, empowering food manufacturers in China and beyond with reliable, science-backed, and clean-label-ready ingredient systems that support product performance, regulatory success, and consumer appeal.