Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Guangdong Lechao Foodstuff Co., Ltd, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is a veteran manufacturer and exporter of confectionery products with a global reputation for quality, innovation, and scale. Over the past three decades, Lechao has developed an expansive product portfolio featuring gummies, marshmallows, milk candies, soft chews, and chocolate-based confections.

Operating from a modern factory spanning over 20,000 square meters and employing more than 150 staff, the company combines traditional candy-making techniques with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Its commitment to flavor development, product safety, and visual appeal has positioned Lechao as a trusted supplier in over 30 countries worldwide.

Core Business

Lechao focuses on the development, production, and export of:

• Jelly and gummy candies in various formats and textures
• Flavored marshmallows and soft chews
• Milk-based and chocolate-coated candy products
• OEM/ODM services for private label confectionery brands

The company serves supermarkets, food distributors, and brand owners, offering packaging and formulation flexibility tailored to global tastes and market needs.

Product Offerings

• Gummy Candy:

  • Fruit-shaped gummies
  • 3D and 4D shaped gummies
  • Jelly beans with assorted flavors

• Marshmallow Products:

  • Twist marshmallows in pastel colors
  • Cotton candy-textured marshmallow puffs

• Chocolate Candy:

  • Milk-flavored hard candies
  • Chocolate-coated gummies and chewy centers

• Soft & Sour Candy:

  • Soft chew candy in fruity and tangy flavors
  • Sour stick candies in tubes and blister packs

• Milk Candy:

  • Creamy textured, milk-flavored chewy candies

Lechao’s packaging options include retail bags, jar formats, gift sets, and seasonal packaging.

Specialization and USP

Lechao’s success is built upon:

• Three decades of R&D in candy manufacturing
• In-house mold development enabling custom 3D/4D gummy shapes
• High-output automated production lines for gummies and soft candies
• Taste customization for international palates, including Halal-compliant recipes
• Quick turnaround OEM service from sample to full-scale delivery

The company is known for visually attractive and child-friendly confections with consistent quality and long shelf life.

Financial and Shipment Data

According to global trade and sourcing platforms:

• Total export shipment value (2021–Mar 2025): USD 6.65 million
• 364 global shipments recorded within that period
• Key markets: Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, UAE, and South Africa
• Estimated annual production: over 3,000 metric tons
• Export market share accounts for approximately 35% of total revenue

Lechao’s presence on Alibaba and international trade exhibitions has strengthened its customer acquisition pipeline.

Target Markets

• Retail candy chains and importers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East
• Private-label confectionery distributors seeking cost-effective manufacturing partners
• Holiday and seasonal product buyers in Europe and North America
• Wholesalers looking for colorful and high-rotation candy SKUs

The company's flexibility in MOQ, packaging formats, and regulatory labeling support makes it ideal for both emerging and mature markets.

Capabilities

• 20,000+ m² of factory space with automated production lines
• Daily output capacity exceeding 10 tons of finished products
• In-house flavor and color labs for candy customization
• Skilled staff for manual and semi-automated packaging processes
• Flexible supply chain enabling bulk and mixed-container orders

The company maintains well-structured internal QA/QC protocols across all production stages.

Certifications and Compliance

Lechao upholds international quality and safety standards:

• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• HACCP Certified production facility
• Halal Certification for key export SKUs
• Conformity with China GB Standards and relevant export documentation

Products are tested for physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters before release.

Customer Testimonials

Clients on Alibaba and sourcing platforms cite:

• Consistent product taste and shape quality
• Good communication and responsiveness to custom orders
• Excellent export packaging and compliance support
• High success rate for repeat orders in competitive candy markets

Buyers value the company’s dependable delivery timelines and ability to meet seasonal spikes.

Major Achievements

• Recognized among Top Export-Oriented Candy Producers in Guangdong Province
• Participation in major trade fairs including Canton Fair and China International Confectionery Expo
• Successfully exported to 30+ countries
• Developed over 200 candy SKU variants including 3D shaped gummies and milk chews
• Established long-term OEM relationships with distributors in Russia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East

Guangdong Lechao Foodstuff Co., Ltd continues to evolve with the global candy market, combining creativity, efficiency, and quality to deliver memorable taste experiences to consumers worldwide.