Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Chichuu Ocean Food Science & Technology Co., Ltd., based in Lianyungang, China, is a specialized manufacturer and exporter in the marine food industry, particularly focused on premium seaweed-based food products. With strong integration of marine biotechnology and modern food processing, the company has become a benchmark enterprise in the seaweed food sector across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Core Business

Chichuu’s operations revolve around the production and innovation of seaweed-based and ocean-derived food products. The company focuses on leveraging advanced food science techniques to transform sustainably harvested marine raw materials into high-value, nutritious, and appealing consumer goods.

Product and Service Offerings

Chichuu’s comprehensive product range includes:

• Seaweed Products:

  • Sushi Nori (Yaki Nori)
  • Seasoned Seaweed
  • Roasted Seaweed
  • Seaweed Snacks and Chips
  • Seaweed Powder
  • Seaweed Rolls and Sandwiches

• Seafood Products:

  • Dried Seafood Mixes
  • Frozen Seafood assortments

• Delicatessen & RTE Products:

  • Ready-to-eat Seaweed Snack Packs
  • Seaweed Sandwich Rolls for the HORECA sector

• Gourmet Innovations:

  • Seaweed-based confectionery (e.g., crispy bites, sandwich wafers)
  • Functional seaweed products rich in iodine and dietary fiber

All products are available for private label packaging and comply with international food safety standards.

Specialization and Unique Strengths

• Fully Integrated Supply Chain: From seaweed farming to final packaging, Chichuu controls the full lifecycle to ensure traceability and consistent quality.
• R&D Leadership: In-house food scientists and marine biologists develop seaweed-based functional foods and snack innovations.
• Custom Formulation Services: Tailored solutions for importers, private labels, and bulk buyers with regional taste profiles and regulatory requirements.

Financial and Export Performance

Although the company is privately held and does not disclose full financial data, external shipment intelligence (via Volza and ImportYeti) shows:

• Annual Export Volume: Over 1,800 metric tons of seaweed and processed seafood products.
• Global Market Reach: Active exports to Japan, South Korea, United States, Germany, Canada, Thailand, and Australia.
• Top Export Products:
  • Sushi Nori Sheets (Yaki Nori)
  • Roasted Seaweed Snacks
  • Seasoned Seaweed Multipacks
• Packaging Formats: Retail-ready packs (5g–100g), foodservice cartons (1kg–5kg), bulk export (up to 20kg master cartons)

The company’s strong sales volume in Japan and Korea, both among the world’s most discerning seaweed markets, highlights its high product quality and trustworthiness.

Target Market

Chichuu serves:

• Retail Supermarkets and Health Food Chains
• Sushi Restaurants and Japanese Cuisine Distributors
• Private Label Partners in the organic and natural food sectors
• Functional Food Importers focused on vegan, high-fiber, low-fat products

Its product adaptability, from snack foods to foodservice packs, makes it attractive to a diverse buyer base across health-conscious and traditional markets.

Capabilities

• Manufacturing Capacity: 5,000 sq. m. of production space with automated drying, seasoning, cutting, and packaging lines.
• OEM/ODM Services: Multilingual labeling, regional flavor customization, and barcoding solutions.
• Logistics Management: Cold chain capability for frozen seafood, standard container export for dry goods.
• Shelf-Life Optimization: Products stabilized for 12–18 months shelf life under international transport conditions.

Certifications and Compliance

Chichuu Ocean Food maintains high compliance with international food safety regulations:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management)
• HALAL Certification
• FDA Registration for exports to the United States
• Organic Certification (for selected Nori lines)
• China CIQ compliance for seafood exports

These certifications support exports to markets with rigorous food safety and labeling regulations.

Customer Testimonials

“Chichuu’s sushi nori sheets are consistently top-grade. Our customers in Tokyo prefer their crisp texture and umami depth over many local competitors.”
— Procurement Manager, Sushi Franchise, Japan

“Their private label seaweed snacks helped us grow our organic snacks category by 40% last year.”
— Category Manager, Health Food Retail Chain, Germany

Major Achievements

• Exporting to over 25 countries annually across Asia, North America, and Europe.
• Featured supplier at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, BIOFACH China, and SIAL Shanghai.
• Recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce as a "Model Marine Processing Enterprise" in Jiangsu Province.
• Developed and launched 12+ SKUs under global OEM contracts in 2023 alone.
• Strategic partnerships with leading Asian food chains for sushi and seaweed product supply.

Chichuu Ocean Food Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is advancing the future of sustainable marine-based food with high nutritional value, innovative formats, and world-class manufacturing rooted in ocean science.