Yuqiu Food Obtains Export Qualification, Accelerating Global Market Expansion

SHANGHAI YUQIU FOODS INC. a leading integrated popcorn manufacturer with over 30 years of industry expertise, has officially obtained its export qualification in March 2024-, marking a significant milestone in the company's internationalization strategy and paving the way for broader global market penetration.

The export qualification, which encompasses both goods and technology import/export rights, enables Yuqiu Food to directly distribute its premium popcorn products to international markets without intermediary barriers-. This achievement positions the company to capitalize on the rapidly growing global popcorn market, which was valued at US$10.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$14.85 billion by 2031.

A Legacy of Quality and Innovation

Founded in 1995 as a specialized popcorn production facility, Yuqiu Food has evolved into a fully integrated industry player spanning corn cultivation, production, storage, R&D, OEM/ODM services, and sales. The company established its own planting base in the golden corn belt at 45°N latitude in 2022, ensuring full traceability from seed to shelf-.

Yuqiu Food's commitment to quality has earned it multiple prestigious certifications. In 2014, the company became one of the first in the industry to obtain HACCP certification-. This was followed by ISO22000 Food Safety Management System certification in 2017 and Disney Global Supplier Certification in 2015—making Yuqiu Food the only popcorn manufacturer in the industry to have passed Disney's rigorous factory audit.

“Food safety is the lifeline of our business,” said a company representative. “We strictly enforce in-house quality standards that far exceed national requirements, with every batch tested and certified before release.”

A Trusted Partner to Global Brands

Yuqiu Food's reputation for manufacturing excellence has attracted partnerships with some of the world's most recognized brands. Since 2013, the company has served as the exclusive R&D and supply partner for ball-shaped popcorn to leading Chinese snack brands LYFEN and Three Squirrels-. In 2020, Yuqiu Food collaborated with HEYTEA to develop the “Toffee Caramel” air-popped popcorn, setting a new benchmark for healthy snacking with “0 sucrose, 0 additives, air-popped”-. That same year, the company began supplying NIO's online “Surprise” mall with its premium air-popped popcorn products-.

The company has also ventured into the infant food segment, providing custom R&D and OEM services for brands such as Little Blue Blue and Bosska since 2021. In 2023, Yuqiu Food launched its innovative Coix Seed (Job's Tears) Popcorn, featuring “medicine-food homology” principles with no additives, in collaboration with traditional wellness brands including Yucao Xinghang, Neizhaotang, Bencao Xiaojiang, and Zhang Zhongjing.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Yuqiu Food operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring Class 10,000 dust-free production workshops with temperature and humidity control systems—a standard rarely seen in the popcorn industry-. The company adopts American-style processes with a Taiwanese management team, implementing scientific management, data-driven R&D, and quality-oriented production practices-.

In 2024, the company expanded its product portfolio with a grain puffed product series and launched the “Bobble Ball” series in partnership with Bandai-. The company's commitment to innovation is further evidenced by its pending patent application (No. 202211580516.9).

Global Market Strategy

With its newly acquired export qualification, Yuqiu Food is now positioned to directly serve international clients across North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond-. The company's “Integrity Brand Certification” obtained in March 2024 further reinforces its credibility in the global marketplace.

“We are excited to bring our expertise in healthy puffed snacks to consumers worldwide,” the representative added. “With our vertically integrated supply chain, rigorous quality standards, and proven track record with global brands, we are confident in our ability to deliver manufacturing excellence to international partners.”

Yuqiu Food invites potential global partners to explore collaboration opportunities in OEM/ODM manufacturing, private label production, and custom product development. The company continues to uphold its founding philosophy: “With ethics and conscience, we create healthy food.”

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About SHANGHAI YUQIU FOODS INC.

Headquartered in Nanxiang, a renowned historic and cultural town in Shanghai, Yuqiu Food is a fully integrated food enterprise specializing in popcorn and healthy puffed snacks. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company operates its own corn 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 as a trusted OEM/ODM partner for leading brands including LYFEN, Three Squirrels, HEYTEA, NIO, and Bandai.