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Guangdong Yihua Food Co., Ltd. is a long-standing Chinese confectionery manufacturer based in Chaoan District, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province. With decades of experience in producing high-quality candy products, the company is known for its innovation in compressed and novelty candy types. Its dedication to quality, safety, and value has made it a reliable supplier for distributors and retailers worldwide.
Company Overview
Founded in the 1990s, Guangdong Yihua Food Co., Ltd. has grown into a prominent confectionery producer specializing in compressed and novelty candies. The company integrates manufacturing, research and development, and export operations, serving clients in over 30 countries. Its production facility in Chaozhou benefits from Guangdong's strong food manufacturing infrastructure and access to skilled labor.
The company operates under the Yihua brand and maintains a strong focus on OEM and ODM services, providing private-label solutions for global clients.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Yihua Food offers a wide variety of candy products that appeal to a broad consumer base, particularly in emerging markets. Key product categories include:
- Compressed Candy: Tablet-style candies in fruit and milk flavors, available in multiple shapes and packaging formats.
- Sugar-Coated Candy: Candies with a crunchy outer shell and sweet or sour center.
- Soft Candy: Chewy and creamy soft candy in milk, fruit, or yogurt flavors.
- Dilatant Candy: Novel candy formats with changing textures or flavors during consumption.
- Toy Candy: Candy packaged with small toys or in interactive formats designed for children.
These products are designed with mass-market appeal and exported under both the Yihua label and client-owned brands.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Yihua stands out in the confectionery space due to:
- Compressed Candy Expertise: One of the early adopters of high-speed tablet candy production in China.
- Child-Friendly Packaging: Vibrant, playful packaging that resonates with younger demographics.
- Affordable Innovation: Delivers product novelty at price points suited for bulk retail and low-income markets.
- OEM/ODM Strength: Fully equipped to handle end-to-end custom development for global brands.
Their combination of value pricing, diverse flavors, and eye-catching packaging make them especially competitive in wholesale markets.
Financial Overview
While Yihua does not publicly disclose its financials, trade volume and price-per-unit analysis suggest annual revenue in the range of $5 million to $9 million USD. The company maintains high turnover across its candy SKUs, driven by demand from distributors in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Shipment Data
According to import-export data from platforms like Volza and Trademo:
- Guangdong Yihua Food Co., Ltd. has completed more than 1,500 international shipments in the past five years.
- Top export destinations include Philippines, South Africa, Vietnam, Mexico, Egypt, and Pakistan.
- Compressed and toy candies account for over 70% of total exported volume.
- The average shipment size ranges from $4,000 to $15,000 USD, depending on the type and packaging configuration.
- Clients range from wholesalers and regional supermarket chains to private-label candy marketers.
Target Market
Yihua’s target audience includes:
- Wholesalers and bulk candy importers
- Supermarket chains in developing countries
- Snack and toy distributors
- Private-label candy businesses
- Children aged 4–12, their core end-user group
The company’s flavor profiles and packaging are optimized for high visibility and easy market penetration in low- to mid-income retail environments.
Capabilities
- Production: Automated lines for tablet candy compression, coating, soft candy molding, and toy integration.
- R&D Support: In-house development of flavor profiles, product shapes, and candy formats.
- Packaging: Multi-language labeling, retail-ready packaging, and seasonal customization.
- Regulatory Support: Experience preparing export documentation and responding to country-specific food compliance rules.
Monthly production capacity exceeds 500 metric tons, with scalable options for seasonal or promotional campaigns.
Certifications and Compliance
Yihua Food ensures compliance with major food safety systems, including:
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
- HACCP Certification
- QS License (China Quality Safety)
- Halal Certification for select SKUs
- Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin, and COA issued as per export destination requirements
Products are lab-tested and manufactured under clean-room conditions, with internal QC teams overseeing each batch.
Customer Testimonials
Feedback from trade buyers on B2B platforms and through industry fairs reflects:
- Strong product consistency across repeat orders
- Quick sampling and customization
- Good packaging durability during transit
- Reliable lead times and competitive pricing
A distributor in the Philippines noted: “Yihua’s compressed candy is a staple in our children’s confectionery segment. Their toy-integrated lines give us a strong seasonal advantage.”
Major Achievements
- Exported to over 30 countries across four continents.
- Developed more than 80 SKUs across compressed and novelty candy categories.
- Participated in global exhibitions such as Canton Fair and Sweets & Snacks Expo Asia.
- Recognized by local trade bureaus in Guangdong for excellence in export-ready candy manufacturing.