GreenFresh (Fujian) Foodstuff Co., Ltd. is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of hydrocolloids, specializing in the research, development, and production of carrageenan, agar, konjac gum, and custom functional blends. Headquartered in Zini Town, Longhai District, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China, GreenFresh operates a fully integrated seaweed processing and hydrocolloid manufacturing system that serves clients in over 80 countries. ## Core Business GreenFresh provides a diverse range of high-performance hydrocolloid solutions tailored for: - Carrageenan: - Kappa, Iota, and Lambda grades - Refined and semi-refined formats - Applications: dairy, meat, beverages, pet food, and plant-based products - Agar: - Standard agar - Instant agar with controlled gelling and melting points - High gel strength grades for confectionery and dessert applications - Konjac Gum: - Standard konjac powder and blends - Synergistic combinations with carrageenan or starches - Functional Compounds & Blends: - For jelly, pudding, gummy candy, soft candy, meat binders, dairy stabilizers, and vegan/plant-based meat systems - Custom formulations for clean-label or cost-optimized product development GreenFresh also offers OEM formulation support and private label solutions for hydrocolloid-enhanced functional food systems. ## Specialization and Unique Value Proposition GreenFresh differentiates itself through: - Fully integrated seaweed supply chain: Direct sourcing from global seaweed farms ensures quality, traceability, and sustainable harvest practices - Mass-scale production capability: One of the largest carrageenan and agar facilities globally, with proprietary extraction and refinement processes - Strong R&D platform: In-house laboratories for molecular modification, functionality tuning, and customer application development - Customization expertise: Tailor-made solutions adapted for regional market preferences, texture requirements, and regulatory needs - Multi-sector flexibility: Solutions for confectionery, dairy, beverages, meat, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and pet food With an emphasis on clean-label and plant-based innovation, GreenFresh’s hydrocolloids help reduce additives, eliminate artificial thickeners, and improve texture naturally. ## Financial Overview As a privately operated high-tech enterprise, GreenFresh does not publicly disclose full financials. However, industry reports and supply chain data indicate: - Estimated Annual Revenue (2023): USD 100–120 million - Production Capacity: - Carrageenan: ~20,000 MT/year - Agar: ~6,000 MT/year - Compound systems: ~5,000 MT/year - Export Share: Over 70% of total output - Year-on-Year Growth Rate: Averaging 15% CAGR since 2018 GreenFresh holds a top 5 global position in the refined carrageenan export market. ## Shipments and Global Trade Insights Verified trade data (ImportYeti, Panjiva, Trademo) shows: - Over 4,500 international shipments between 2020–2024 - Top Export Markets: - Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam) - Europe (Germany, France, Spain) - Americas (USA, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia) - MENA Region (Egypt, Turkey, UAE) - Commonly Exported SKUs: - Kappa carrageenan for meat binding - Instant agar for jelly and gummy candy - Konjac blends for plant-based meat - Formats: 25 kg paper-plastic composite bags, big bags (1MT), and vacuum-sealed specialty units All shipments include COA, MSDS, HACCP documentation, and product-specific certifications. ## Target Market GreenFresh serves a wide array of global clients, including: - Food and beverage manufacturers - Plant-based product developers - Confectionery and dairy brands - Pharmaceutical excipient formulators - Pet food manufacturers - Functional food & health snack producers - Global importers and hydrocolloid wholesalers Their hydrocolloids support gelling, thickening, stabilizing, suspending, and water-binding across clean-label and high-functionality categories. ## Capabilities GreenFresh’s core capabilities include: - Automated extraction and clarification technologies for carrageenan and agar - Enzymatic and thermal processing for hydrocolloid customization - Particle size control and micro-granulation - High-throughput compounding lines for custom stabilizer systems - Food application testing labs for texture mapping, rheology, and shelf-life studies They also offer end-to-end formulation support, including regional texture profile adjustments and co-development for new product launches. ## Certifications and Compliance GreenFresh is fully certified and compliant with: - ISO 9001 Quality Management System - ISO 22000 / HACCP Food Safety Systems - FSSC 22000 Certification - Halal and Kosher Certifications - BRC (British Retail Consortium) Certification - GMP Compliance for pharma and cosmetic clients - REACH & FDA GRAS Status for key hydrocolloids - Non-GMO and Vegan Declarations Each batch is tested for microbiological safety, viscosity, gel strength, sulfate content, and heavy metals. ## Customer Testimonials > “GreenFresh’s carrageenan gives our dairy products a creamier texture and better shelf stability without compromising label simplicity.” > — Head of R&D, Yogurt Brand (Germany) > “Their custom compound for jelly gummies reduced our processing time and improved bounce. It outperformed previous agar-based blends.” > — Operations Director, Confectionery Manufacturer (Thailand) ## Major Achievements - Ranked among the world’s top 3 carrageenan exporters by volume (2023) - Opened new compound solution division for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives (2022) - Achieved 20,000 MT+ carrageenan capacity milestone - Developed instant agar line for rapid-dissolving applications in 2021 - Exported to over 80 countries across 5 continents - Recognized as a “High-Tech Enterprise” by Fujian Province Government GreenFresh (Fujian) Foodstuff Co., Ltd. continues to lead the evolution of functional food texture systems with natural hydrocolloids, delivering performance, innovation, and global food safety assurance to the modern food industry.