Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

YiGuo Foods (Qingdao) CO., LTD (青岛宜果食品有限公司) is a Qingdao-based manufacturer specializing in the production and global distribution of freeze-dried and sugar-infused fruits and vegetables. Positioned strategically in the Shandong Province—China’s agricultural powerhouse—YiGuo Foods leverages advanced freeze-drying technology and a strong local supply chain to offer premium-grade products for health-conscious and quality-driven food markets worldwide.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

YiGuo Foods focuses on the production of natural, additive-free, and nutrient-dense food ingredients through vacuum freeze-drying and controlled sugar-infusion processes. Their main product categories include:

• Freeze-Dried Fruits:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Cranberries
  • Mango slices
  • Peach slices
  • Figs

• Freeze-Dried Vegetables:

  • Spinach
  • Green peas
  • Corn
  • Purple sweet potato
  • Pumpkin
  • Taro
  • Red beans
  • Cauliflower

• Sugar-Infused Fruits:

  • Customized selections for snack and confectionery industries

These products are used in cereals, baked goods, snack bars, chocolates, teas, and health supplements. The freeze-drying process maintains over 90% of the raw material’s nutritional value, texture, and natural flavor, making them a preferred ingredient across clean-label food manufacturing.

Specialization and Core USP

YiGuo’s core specialization lies in low-temperature vacuum freeze-drying (FD) technology that preserves:

• Color and flavor of original produce
• Nutritional integrity, especially in vitamins and antioxidants
• Crisp texture for use in snacks or rehydrated applications

The company also excels in customization services, allowing buyers to select fruit size, shape, moisture content, and packaging formats for private label or industrial use.

Financial Performance

While YiGuo Foods does not publicly disclose revenue, its consistent presence in international exhibitions and long-term supply partnerships point to a strong financial foundation. Based on comparable industry performance for mid-scale freeze-dried product exporters in China, estimated annual sales are likely in the range of USD 3–7 million.

Shipment and Trade Data

According to third-party trade data platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza:

• YiGuo Foods has executed over 300 export shipments in the past 3 years
• Key export destinations include the United States, Germany, South Korea, Japan, and Australia
• Primary exported SKUs: Freeze-dried strawberries, FD mango cubes, FD pumpkin slices
• Estimated annual export value exceeds USD 3.5 million

These figures validate YiGuo’s reliability as a consistent exporter serving both branded and bulk ingredient markets.

Target Market and Industries

YiGuo Foods targets a global B2B customer base across:

• Cereal and granola manufacturers
• Snack and confectionery brands
• Baking and pastry ingredient distributors
• Nutraceutical companies
• Foodservice and HORECA suppliers

Their customers range from private label snack brands to multinational ingredient procurement groups.

Certifications and Compliance

To ensure global market compatibility and food safety, YiGuo Foods maintains:

• HACCP-compliant production systems
• ISO 22000: Food Safety Management Certification
• FDA registration for U.S. exports
• Kosher and Halal certifications for selected products
• BRC Food Certification (in process/compliance by regional audit records)

All batches undergo rigorous internal testing for microbial limits, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and moisture control.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

YiGuo’s Qingdao-based facility includes:

• Automated vacuum freeze-drying lines
• Dehydration and air-drying pre-treatment zones
• Metal detectors and color sorters for final inspection
• Cold storage logistics infrastructure for quality preservation
• In-house R&D and QC labs for formulation support

Production capacity is structured for both small-batch high-customization orders and high-volume industrial contracts.

Major Achievements

• Recognized by the Qingdao Export Food Industry Association as a Key Exporter of Natural Fruit Ingredients (2022)
• Long-term supply partnerships with buyers in North America and Western Europe
• Product features in international B2B platforms such as Made-in-China.com, Alibaba International, and Global Sources
• Participated in SIAL China and ANUGA trade fairs as part of the “Shandong Quality Produce” initiative

YiGuo Foods (Qingdao) CO., LTD continues to be a reliable source of natural and healthy freeze-dried products. Their blend of modern processing technology, robust supply chain, and export expertise positions them as a preferred partner for buyers seeking clean-label fruit and vegetable ingredients globally.