Yuqiu Food Earns Disney Global Supplier Certification, Marking a New Milestone in International Strategy

SHANGHAI YUQIU FOODS INC. a leading integrated food enterprise specializing in popcorn and healthy puffed snacks, has been awarded the prestigious Disney Global Supplier Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company's international expansion strategy.

The certification, formally known as the Disney FAMA (Facility and Merchandise Authorization), is granted only after suppliers pass the rigorous ILS (International Labor Standards) audit-. This comprehensive assessment examines factory management systems, working conditions, employee welfare, environmental protection, as well as product materials, processes, labeling, and packaging-. Suppliers must also comply with Disney's Supplier Code of Conduct, covering legal compliance, human rights, labor rights protection, and environmental standards.

For Yuqiu Food, obtaining this certification represents the culmination of decades of operational excellence. Since its founding in 1995, the company has built a fully integrated industrial chain encompassing corn cultivation, production, storage and logistics, R&D, OEM/ODM services, and sales. Headquartered in Nanxiang, a historic cultural town in Shanghai, the company has long been recognized for its American-style processes, Taiwanese management team, and scientific, data-driven production approach.

"We are incredibly proud to receive Disney Global Supplier Certification," said a company spokesperson. "This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to quality, food safety, and ethical manufacturing — values that have guided us for over 30 years."

The certification process demands that suppliers meet standards far exceeding national requirements. Yuqiu Food's in-house quality standards are already significantly more rigorous than national benchmarks, with every batch tested and certified before shipment-. The company holds HACCP certification (obtained in 2014), ISO22000 Food Safety Management System certification (2017), and was recognized as a "Shanghai Famous Food" brand in 2015.

Yuqiu Food's track record of serving premium global brands further demonstrates its manufacturing capabilities. The company has developed exclusive popcorn products for leading names including LYFEN, Three Squirrels, HEYTEA, and NIO. In 2020, Yuqiu assisted HEYTEA in launching "Toffee Caramel" air-popped popcorn — a product that set a new benchmark for healthy snacks with "0 sucrose, 0 additives, air-popped." The same year, the company supplied air-popped popcorn to NIO's online "Surprise" mall.

Beyond certifications, Yuqiu Food has invested in its own planting base in the golden corn belt at 45°N latitude, ensuring full traceability from seed to shelf. The company's commitment to innovation is reflected in its patent-pending technology (Application No. 202211580516.9) and recent product launches, including Coix Seed Popcorn featuring "medicine-food homology" with no additives, and a grain puffed product series developed in partnership with Bandai.

The Disney certification positions Yuqiu Food to further expand its global footprint. With export qualifications secured in March 2024, the company is now poised to serve international markets with the same quality and integrity that have earned the trust of partners worldwide.

"Food safety is the lifeline of our business," the spokesperson added. "We believe integrity is our most valuable intangible asset. This certification is not just an achievement — it's a responsibility we embrace as we continue to deliver healthy, delicious snacks to consumers around the world."

About SHANGHAI YUQIU FOODS INC.

Founded in 1995, SHANGHAI YUQIU FOODS INC. is a fully integrated food enterprise specializing in popcorn and healthy puffed snacks. With over 30 years of industry expertise, the company operates its own planting base, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and a dedicated R&D center. Yuqiu Food holds HACCP, ISO22000, and Disney Global Supplier certifications, and serves a diverse portfolio of global brands across the entertainment, retail, and food service sectors.