Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Shanxi YaoKe Vinegar Industry Co., Ltd.（山西瑶珂醋业有限公司）is a traditional vinegar manufacturer based in Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province, China—one of the most historically significant vinegar-producing regions in the country. Specializing in fruit vinegars and traditional aged vinegars, the company has combined local brewing heritage with modern food processing techniques to become a recognized name in the Chinese specialty vinegar market.

With access to high-quality raw fruits and grains from Shanxi and surrounding regions, YaoKe Vinegar Industry creates premium vinegars using fermentation, aging, and microbial techniques that preserve natural nutrients while enhancing flavor complexity.

Product and Service Offerings

Shanxi YaoKe’s product portfolio includes a wide variety of fruit-based and traditional grain vinegars, developed for both consumer and foodservice markets:

• Apple Vinegar

  • Naturally fermented from locally grown apples
  • Rich in organic acids and antioxidants
  • Consumed as a health beverage and used in salad dressings and marinades

• Persimmon Vinegar

  • Unique to northern China, brewed from sun-dried persimmons
  • Contains polyphenols and minerals from the fruit, with a naturally mellow taste

• Hawthorn Vinegar

  • Made from hawthorn berries, traditionally used to support digestion
  • Offers a balance of tartness and fruity aroma

• Red Date Vinegar

  • Fermented from Chinese red dates (jujubes), rich in vitamin C and iron
  • Popular for its medicinal and nourishing qualities

• Rice Vinegar

  • Brewed from glutinous rice using natural fermentation methods
  • Used in cooking, pickling, and as a flavor enhancer

• Aged Vinegar

  • Naturally aged in ceramic or wooden barrels
  • Develops a deep umami character and smooth acidity over time
  • Used in fine dining and traditional Chinese recipes

All products are developed using natural, additive-free fermentation processes and adhere to clean-label standards.

Specialization and Unique Strengths

Shanxi YaoKe is distinguished by:

• Focus on fermented fruit vinegars, leveraging regional fruit crops and TCM knowledge
• Use of traditional Chinese vinegar brewing techniques with modern hygiene standards
• Production located in Shanxi—recognized as the historical home of Chinese aged vinegar
• Integration of nutrition and functional benefits into flavor-forward products

The company emphasizes natural fermentation and long-term aging, distinguishing its vinegars from mass-market synthetic varieties.

Financial and Business Scale

Shanxi YaoKe operates a mid-sized manufacturing facility in Ruicheng County with:

• Multiple fermentation tanks and ceramic aging vats
• Standardized bottling and labeling lines
• In-house microbial and quality testing laboratory

While financial records are not publicly disclosed, the company’s stable operations, nationwide distribution, and business-to-business partnerships position it as a regional leader in the specialty vinegar segment.

Shipment and Export Activity

YaoKe Vinegar products are currently distributed primarily within China but are increasingly gaining interest from international buyers seeking authentic Chinese vinegars. The company has export-ready packaging and labeling capabilities and complies with standard export procedures for food products.

Key prospective export markets include:

• Southeast Asia – for use in culinary sauces and health beverages
• North America – growing demand for natural and functional fermented products
• East Asia – especially Japan and Korea, where traditional vinegar use is widespread

Target Market

• Health food distributors and retailers
• Functional beverage manufacturers
• Traditional Chinese medicine food product lines
• Gourmet and organic food shops
• Exporters of Asian specialty food products

Capabilities

• Fruit vinegar fermentation with natural microbial starters
• Small-batch and large-scale production adaptability
• Customization for OEM or private label vinegar products
• Shelf-stable bottling, labeling, and quality assurance services
• Local sourcing of premium fruits and grains

Certifications and Compliance

Shanxi YaoKe Vinegar Industry complies with national and regional food production standards including:

• SC Food Production License issued by Chinese regulatory authorities
• Compliance with GB food additive and hygiene standards
• Product traceability and batch testing for acetic acid content, microbial safety, and heavy metals

The company also provides COA and product documentation for health food and export purposes.

Major Achievements

• Developed a full range of functional fruit vinegars with both culinary and health applications
• Became a leading regional supplier of vinegar products in Shanxi and neighboring provinces
• Recognized for preserving local vinegar culture and integrating it with health and wellness trends
• Established OEM partnerships with domestic health beverage and wellness food brands
• Invested in fermentation and aging facilities that replicate traditional methods at industrial scale

Shanxi YaoKe Vinegar Industry Co., Ltd. continues to honor centuries-old Chinese vinegar craftsmanship while embracing modern food science. By combining traditional fermentation with nutritional insight, the company produces high-value vinegars that serve both the culinary and health-oriented needs of domestic and global consumers.