Exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

Shandong Qihe Biotechnology Co., Ltd., headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, is a globally recognized leader in the research, production, and export of edible mushroom cultivation materials. Established in 2001, the company has positioned itself as a pioneer in agricultural biotechnology, with an exclusive focus on high-efficiency mushroom spawn and ready-to-fruit cultivation substrates.

Core Business

Qihe Biotech’s business operations are centered around:

• Production of edible mushroom substrates for commercial growers
• Spawn research and development for various fungi species
• Domestic and international distribution of ready-to-fruit mushroom logs
• Agricultural technology export and franchise cultivation projects

With deep integration from strain development to export logistics, the company serves as a one-stop solution provider for commercial mushroom farms worldwide.

Product & Service Offerings

Main Products:

• Mushroom Substrate Logs (Ready-to-fruit):

  • Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
  • King Oyster (Pleurotus eryngii)
  • Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
  • Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
  • Nameko and other gourmet varieties

• Mushroom Spawn (mother spawn, grain spawn)

Services:

• Cultivation technical support
• Franchising models for mushroom farms (in Japan, South Korea, USA, etc.)
• On-site training and international cultivation project consultation
• Export support with phytosanitary documentation

Specialization and Core USP

Qihe’s core competitive advantages include:

• Proprietary biotechnology for extended shelf life and increased yield of mushroom substrates
• Over 100 patented cultivation technologies including low-temperature fruiting formulas
• Clean-room and GMP-certified spawn production lines
• Global cultivation franchise partnerships with sites in Japan, South Korea, the US, and Russia

Qihe’s shiitake logs are pre-inoculated, pre-incubated, and guaranteed to fruit, making them ideal for commercial mushroom growers with no spawn production capacity.

Financial Strength

As a private entity with high international exposure:

• Estimated annual revenue: Over USD 30 million (based on export volume and public tenders)
• Registered capital: RMB 90 million
• Employee count: 600+
• Production capacity: Over 80 million substrate logs per year

Qihe has received multiple rounds of provincial agricultural funding and innovation subsidies due to its leadership in mushroom technology.

Shipment Records

Qihe is among the largest mushroom substrate exporters in China, with trade data showing:

• Top Export Markets: Japan, South Korea, United States, Russia, Thailand
• Export Volume:
  • Over 120 full containers shipped monthly during peak cultivation seasons
  • Annual overseas shipments exceed 30 million mushroom logs

Examples:

• 2023: Over 15 million logs exported to Japan alone, where they maintain local franchise cultivation sites
• 2022: Signed supply agreements with large-scale farms in Russia and South Korea

Target Markets

Qihe serves:

• Commercial mushroom farms and growers
• Urban indoor vertical farms
• Mushroom research institutes
• International agricultural franchise operators

Key geographic markets:

• East Asia: Japan, South Korea, China
• North America: USA, Canada
• Europe & Russia
• Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam
• South America: Brazil

Capabilities

• 8 standardized factories across Shandong and Heilongjiang
• Automated production lines for inoculation, incubation, and packaging
• Advanced climate-controlled substrate incubation rooms
• Full-scale quality control labs and genetic analysis centers
• In-house R&D team for strain innovation and disease resistance

Certifications & Compliance

• ISO 9001:2015 for quality management
• ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system
• GMP-certified cleanroom spawn facilities
• Phytosanitary compliance for export to over 20 countries
• Products pass strict import requirements for Japan, USA, and the EU

Customer Testimonials

“Qihe’s substrate logs are the best we’ve ever worked with. Uniform fruiting and excellent yield.”
— Farm Operator, Hiroshima, Japan

“They trained our team and helped us set up our entire grow operation. Their technology is world-class.”
— Commercial Grower, Russia

Major Achievements

• Exported over 400 million mushroom logs worldwide as of 2024
• Founded international franchise cultivation centers in Japan, South Korea, and the USA
• Awarded Top 10 Agricultural Exporter by Shandong Province (2023)
• Holder of 100+ patents in the field of edible fungi biotechnology
• Recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology

Shandong Qihe Biotechnology Co., Ltd. remains a global benchmark in mushroom cultivation technology, enabling sustainable, scalable, and highly productive farming through its innovative substrate and spawn systems.