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Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

21T10/21U11
NECC (Shanghai)
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Instant Coffee Powder: Imported instant coffee for various applications

Instant Tea Powder: High-quality instant tea products

Cocoa Powder: Premium imported cocoa powder

Shanghai Huakai Industry Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a diversified enterprise engaged in the import, distribution, and supply chain management of high-quality instant beverages and functional ingredients. Specializing in instant coffee, instant tea, and cocoa powder, Huakai has positioned itself as a reliable solutions provider for the beverage, foodservice, and retail sectors.

Operating under the brand Miaochao, Shanghai Huakai is focused on delivering premium taste, consistent quality, and customized service to food manufacturers, café chains, vending companies, and B2B distributors across China.

Core Business and Products

The company's product portfolio consists of high-performance, imported, and custom-blended beverage ingredients:

  • Instant Coffee Powder:
    • Imported from South America, Southeast Asia, and India
    • Offered in spray-dried, freeze-dried, and agglomerated forms
    • Used in 3-in-1 coffee mixes, vending machines, and RTD beverages
  • Instant Tea Powder:
    • Includes black tea, green tea, jasmine tea, and milk tea bases
    • Customized for cold and hot drink applications
    • Popular among milk tea chains, convenience beverage producers, and OEM brands
  • Cocoa Powder:
    • Sourced from premium global origins such as Ghana and the Netherlands
    • Available in alkalized and natural variants
    • Widely used in bakery, confectionery, hot chocolate, and flavored dairy

All products are supplied in foodservice-ready and industrial bulk packaging formats.

Specialization and USP

Huakai Industry’s competitive strengths include:

  • Direct import partnerships with international manufacturers and suppliers
  • Stable inventory with centralized warehousing in Shanghai for fast dispatch
  • Custom formulation support for beverage brands and vending operators
  • Brand-building services for partners under the company’s private label Miaochao

The company’s emphasis on ingredient traceability, competitive pricing, and formulation flexibility makes it a preferred vendor for Chinese and East Asian beverage companies.

Supply Chain and Logistics Capabilities

  • Strategically located logistics center in Shanghai
  • Integrated cold and dry storage capacity to maintain product freshness
  • Partnerships with regional delivery services to ensure timely B2B fulfillment
  • Ability to handle OEM and ODM projects with small MOQ thresholds for startups

Product orders are typically packed in 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, and custom foodservice formats, depending on client needs.

Shipment and Trade Information

Shanghai Huakai operates primarily within the Chinese market but sources raw materials internationally. According to available trade data and company sourcing documentation:

  • Imports goods under HS codes:
    • 21011100 – Instant Coffee
    • 21012000 – Tea Extracts
    • 18050000 – Cocoa Powder
  • Monthly import volumes include:
    • 20–30 metric tons of instant coffee
    • 10+ metric tons of instant tea and milk tea bases
    • Cocoa powder imported quarterly in bulk batches
  • Works with food ingredient distributors and direct manufacturers

The company also engages in product formulation workshops and B2B flavor calibration with clients.

Target Market

The company supplies to a broad range of clients including:

  • Vending machine operators
  • Instant beverage brands
  • Café and tea shop chains
  • Foodservice suppliers
  • Health and functional beverage developers

Clients span both high-end retail sectors and mass-market beverage manufacturers.

Infrastructure and Technical Capabilities

  • Product development team capable of customizing coffee, tea, and cocoa blends
  • On-site sampling support for OEM beverage developers
  • Access to global sourcing network for premium raw materials
  • In-house QA team to verify ingredient compliance and batch consistency

The company also supports clients in flavor optimization, beverage reconstitution, and solubility enhancement.

Certifications and Quality Assurance

Huakai ensures imported and distributed products comply with Chinese and international food standards:

  • Products conform to China GB food safety standards
  • Third-party testing for microbiology, heavy metals, pesticide residues
  • In-house traceability system for imported ingredient batches
  • Documentation available: COA, MSDS, Origin Certificate, Sanitary Inspection Reports

Customs-cleared goods are stocked with traceability and safety records for each batch.

Customer Feedback and Market Reputation

Buyers have cited Shanghai Huakai for:

  • Excellent solubility and sensory profile in beverage bases
  • Reliable supply scheduling, especially for seasonal campaigns
  • Responsive technical support for recipe development and troubleshooting
  • Brand reliability of Miaochao for ready-to-use products in cafés and chains

The company’s adaptability in volume, taste profile, and logistics makes it a go-to vendor in China’s growing instant beverage market.

Major Achievements

  • Developed the Miaochao brand, now widely used by tea shops and vending operators
  • Built long-term sourcing partnerships with major suppliers in Brazil, Vietnam, and Ghana
  • Supplied ingredients to over 500 foodservice clients across East and South China
  • Expanded capacity to support custom formulation for regional beverage brands

Shanghai Huakai Industry Co., Ltd. continues to grow as a trusted name in the Chinese beverage ingredient market, backed by global sourcing expertise and localized service excellence.