Qingdao Zest Foods Co., Ltd. is a premier Chinese manufacturer and exporter specializing in peanuts, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and snack products. Based in Qingdao, China, the company serves as a reliable and certified partner for international buyers seeking safe, natural, and high-quality agricultural food products.
History and Core Business
Founded with a mission to deliver premium Chinese-origin agricultural commodities to the global market, Qingdao Zest Foods Co., Ltd. has evolved into a highly trusted name in the nut and dried fruit industry. Leveraging Qingdao’s port infrastructure and agricultural proximity, the company manages end-to-end operations including sourcing, shelling, roasting, packing, and exporting.
Zest Foods has built expertise in processing a broad range of peanut varieties and has expanded into complementary snack lines with a strong emphasis on food safety, consistency, and international compliance.
Product and Service Offerings
Qingdao Zest Foods offers a comprehensive portfolio including:
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Peanuts:
- Raw Peanuts (Hsuji, Redskin, Virginia varieties)
- Blanched Peanuts
- Roasted Peanuts (whole, splits)
- Peanut Butter (natural, crunchy, creamy)
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Nuts:
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Seeds:
- Sunflower Seeds (bakery and confectionery grade)
- Pumpkin Seeds (shine skin, snow white)
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Dried Fruits:
- Raisins (green, golden, black)
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Mango (sweetened and natural)
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Snack Foods:
- Mixed Nuts
- Trail Mixes
- Nut Bars (OEM format available)
The company also provides bulk packing, retail packing, and private label development services to meet customer-specific market requirements.
Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Zest Foods' core strengths are:
- Peanut Specialization: Advanced processing for raw, blanched, and roasted formats.
- Vertical Integration: From farm sourcing to export logistics, enabling traceability and quality control.
- Product Customization: Ability to adapt roasting levels, seasoning, and packaging.
- Global Compliance: Products meet international standards for aflatoxin, microbiology, pesticide residues, and allergen control.
Financial Strength
While the company’s financial data is not publicly disclosed, consistent product expansion, long-term trade relationships, and presence in high-demand international markets indicate robust revenue streams and solid operational management.
Shipment Records
Trade data platforms show:
- Over 1,000 export shipments completed in the last 5 years.
- Key export destinations: USA, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Russia, UAE, and South Africa.
- Major products exported include blanched peanuts, roasted peanuts, and mixed trail snacks.
- Shipments are conducted through both reefer and dry containers depending on product.
This extensive logistics footprint highlights Zest Foods’ dependable export capacity and international customer base.
Target Market
Zest Foods caters to:
- Food importers and wholesale distributors
- Supermarkets and health food chains (private label)
- Snack manufacturers and nut processors
- Bakery and confectionery producers
- Foodservice and catering distributors
Its flexible packaging and private labeling capabilities make it suitable for both industrial and retail market segments.
Capabilities
- Processing Facilities: Shelling, blanching, roasting, seasoning, butter grinding, and packing lines.
- Cold Storage and Dry Warehousing: For sensitive nuts and dried fruits.
- In-House Testing: Labs equipped for aflatoxin, moisture, microbial analysis, and pesticide residue detection.
- Export Documentation: Regulatory support for EU, FDA, GCC, and other market-specific needs.
Certifications and Compliance
Zest Foods ensures adherence to:
- HACCP
- ISO22000
- BRC Certification (select product lines)
- FDA Registration
- GAP and GMP Practices across sourcing and processing
- Kosher and Halal Certification on request
These certifications allow the company to serve clients in highly regulated food markets across the globe.
Customer Testimonials
Buyers and partners commend the company for:
- Consistent quality in peanut processing and packaging
- Responsive communication and document accuracy
- Flexible OEM support for nut-based retail snacks
- On-time shipping and dependable service across seasons
Repeat business from Europe, North America, and the Middle East supports its market credibility.
Major Achievements
- Exported to more than 40 countries worldwide
- Developed specialty peanut lines for roasting and snack production
- Custom trail mixes and nut bars manufactured for private label brands in Europe
- Participation in international food expos such as SIAL, Gulfood, and ANUGA
