Dalian Gaishi Food Co., Ltd. is a renowned Chinese manufacturer and global exporter of premium seafood salads, marine vegetables, mushroom products, and roe-based condiments. Strategically headquartered in Dalian—a prominent seafood processing hub in China—Gaishi combines traditional Asian culinary expertise with modern food processing technology to serve customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Company Overview
Founded in 1998, Dalian Gaishi Food Co., Ltd. has built a robust reputation in the global food industry, especially in the Japanese and Korean cuisine sectors. The company operates with a vertically integrated supply chain model, managing everything from raw material procurement to final packaging. Its products are primarily sold in foodservice channels such as sushi chains, Asian restaurants, and gourmet retailers.
With multiple processing lines, strict hygiene control systems, and strong R&D capabilities, Gaishi continues to innovate and expand in the premium ready-to-eat seafood and vegetable condiment segments.
Core Business Activities
Dalian Gaishi’s core operations include:
- Manufacturing of seasoned seafood salads and marine vegetables
- Frozen and chilled food production for the HORECA and retail sectors
- Export of Japanese- and Korean-style condiments and side dishes
- Custom product development and OEM private labeling
The company’s strengths lie in high-capacity automated production and formulation expertise tailored to Asian and Western taste preferences.
Product & Service Offerings
Gaishi's diverse product lines are grouped into several specialized categories:
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Marine Vegetable Series
- Seasoned Seaweed Salad
- Wakame Salad
- Hijiki Salad
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Nutritious Mushroom Series
- Seasoned Mushrooms
- Boiled and Frozen Mushrooms
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Seafood Salad Series
- Seasoned Octopus Salad
- Seasoned Squid Salad
- Seasoned Crawfish Salad
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Healthy Vegetable Series
- Seasoned Bamboo Shoots
- Seasoned Lotus Root
- Seasoned Cabbage
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Colorful Fish Roe Series
- Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
- Masago (Capelin Roe)
- Herring Roe
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Seaweed Food Series
- Roasted Nori
- Dried Seaweed
- Seaweed Snack Sheets
All products are offered in frozen or chilled packaging formats, suitable for both bulk foodservice use and retail pack configurations.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Dalian Gaishi’s competitive strengths include:
- Advanced low-temperature processing and vacuum packaging
- Extensive marine-based product expertise, particularly in seaweed and roe categories
- Stringent quality control using HACCP and ISO frameworks
- Product customization capabilities based on region-specific taste and regulatory compliance
Their unique offering lies in fusing traditional Japanese-style presentation with modern shelf-stable processing, giving international clients ready-to-use sushi condiments and side dishes.
Financial Performance
Though privately held, Gaishi’s business metrics point to stable and sizable operations:
- Exported to over 40 countries, including Japan, the U.S., Germany, Korea, and Australia
- Annual production capacity of over 20,000 metric tons
- Estimated annual turnover exceeding USD 25 million, with over 70% from export sales
Gaishi's established distribution networks and OEM partnerships with major food distributors underscore its financial consistency and export-driven strategy.
Export & Shipment Records
Based on logistics and customs trade data:
- Core export markets include the U.S., Japan, Korea, Canada, and Germany
- High-demand items for sushi preparation such as Tobiko, Wakame Salad, and Octopus Salad
- Products shipped in frozen reefer containers, with cold chain tracking to ensure shelf-life stability
- Participated in global expos such as SIAL, THAIFEX, and the Japan International Seafood Show
OEM clients range from Asian grocery chains to branded sushi ingredient suppliers across continents.
Target Markets
Dalian Gaishi serves the following key market segments:
- Japanese and Korean restaurants
- Sushi suppliers and ghost kitchens
- Retailers of gourmet frozen side dishes
- Wholesale foodservice distributors
The company also supports private label development for large-scale Asian food retailers and e-commerce exporters.
Capabilities
- Multiple HACCP-certified production lines with segregated zones for seafood, vegetables, and roe
- In-house microbiological lab for quality assurance and compliance testing
- Flexible packaging formats, from 1 kg foodservice packs to 100 g retail trays
- Product R&D team for international taste matching and recipe development
These capabilities allow Gaishi to serve high-volume and small-batch clients with equal efficiency.
Certifications & Compliance
The company adheres to strict food safety protocols:
- HACCP Certified
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- FDA Facility Registration for U.S. market exports
- Compliant with EU and Japanese import standards
Gaishi is also certified for Halal processing on select lines to meet Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern market demands.
Customer Testimonials
Feedback from long-term partners affirms trust and quality:
- “Gaishi’s seaweed salad is the best-selling side dish across our sushi outlets.” — Sushi Chain Buyer, Germany
- “Custom roe blends and flexible packing helped us scale our private label product line quickly.” — Importer, United States
Achievements
- Over 25 years of uninterrupted seafood salad production and export
- Developed 50+ SKU variants across seaweed, seafood, vegetable, and roe categories
- Achieved a zero recall rate over the past five years across all export markets
- Named Top Export Enterprise in Dalian’s food industry category (2021)
Dalian Gaishi Food Co., Ltd. continues to lead with innovation and integrity, providing the global foodservice and retail industries with safe, flavorful, and culturally resonant ready-to-eat Asian food solutions.
