Product Offerings
Products:
Fresh Edible Mushrooms: White Shimeji, Beech Mushrooms, King Oyster Mushrooms
Deep-Processed Mushroom Products: Snacks, Pre‑prepared Dishes, Mushroom Soup Packs
Xichong Starway Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading biotechnology-driven agricultural enterprise based in Xichong County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, China. The company specializes in the production, deep processing, and export of edible mushrooms, combining modern cultivation techniques with advanced food processing and biotechnology applications.
Core Business Operations
Founded with a vision to modernize China's edible fungi industry, Xichong Starway Bio-Technology operates a fully integrated agribusiness model. The company manages operations from fungal strain research and spore incubation to greenhouse cultivation, deep processing, and export logistics.
The company’s core facilities include:
- Greenhouse cultivation centers with intelligent environmental control
- Processing plants for drying, slicing, and pre-cooked mushroom snacks
- R&D labs for strain improvement and functional food development
Their products serve both fresh produce markets and the fast-growing health and convenience food sectors.
Product and Service Offerings
Fresh Edible Mushrooms:
- White Shimeji Mushrooms
- Beech Mushrooms (Brown and White)
- King Oyster Mushrooms
These mushrooms are cultivated in climate-controlled greenhouses using low-pesticide and traceable growing practices.
Deep-Processed Mushroom Products:
- Snackable Mushroom Chips
- Pre-prepared Dishes with mushroom bases
- Soup Packs with dried, seasoned mushroom assortments
- Functional Mushroom Powders (in development pipeline)
All products are available in retail and foodservice packaging formats for both domestic and export markets.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
Xichong Starway’s competitive advantage lies in its fusion of agriculture and biotechnology. The company:
- Operates more than 20,000 square meters of smart greenhouses
- Utilizes low-carbon, water-efficient hydroponic mushroom cultivation
- Has established an advanced fungi research platform in collaboration with local agricultural universities
The firm is also known for introducing vacuum frying and freeze-drying techniques into mushroom snack production, significantly improving texture and shelf life.
Financial Strength
Though not publicly listed, Starway’s business scale reflects healthy operations:
- Supplies mushrooms to over 30 provinces in China
- Expands export presence to Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Europe
- Estimated revenue range: RMB 80–120 million annually based on regional export standards and domestic B2B supply
It has secured government grants for agricultural innovation and rural development projects.
Shipment Records
Export figures are modest but growing:
- Estimated annual export volume: 800–1,200 metric tons
- Key overseas markets: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and Germany
- Primary exports: fresh white shimeji and king oyster mushrooms, pre-dried snack packs
- Exports facilitated via Chengdu and Shanghai ports, with refrigerated or vacuum-sealed logistics
Target Market
Starway serves a multi-tiered market:
- Fresh mushroom wholesalers and retailers
- Supermarkets seeking ready-to-eat functional mushroom snacks
- Foodservice companies and ingredient manufacturers
- Distributors in health food and vegetarian sectors
The firm is increasingly targeting plant-based and clean-label food buyers in developed markets.
Capabilities
- Daily cultivation capacity exceeding 10 metric tons of fresh mushrooms
- Semi-automated production lines for snack and soup processing
- OEM/ODM development services for global food brands
- Traceability system integrated with China’s agricultural blockchain pilot programs
- Export packaging in multiple formats: retail pouches, vacuum-sealed trays, bulk cartons
Certifications and Compliance
- HACCP and ISO 22000 Certified
- Registered with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) for export clearance
- Follows EU and ASEAN phytosanitary and pesticide MRL standards
- Applies food-grade packaging and labeling compliance for various regions
Customer Testimonials
“The mushroom chips from Starway are uniquely crisp and flavorful. Our customers love the quality and packaging consistency.”
— Retail Buyer, Bangkok, Thailand
“We value their ability to deliver high-quality King Oyster Mushrooms with stable supply even during seasonal gaps.”
— Import Partner, Osaka, Japan
Major Achievements
- Recognized as a Key Agricultural Enterprise of Nanchong City
- Selected as a Sichuan Province Pilot Enterprise for Agricultural Innovation
- Developed and commercialized over 15 deep-processed mushroom SKUs
- Partnered with academic institutions for strain innovation and health food R&D
Xichong Starway Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. continues to lead the transformation of traditional mushroom farming into a science-backed, export-oriented, and health-driven industry rooted in sustainable innovation and regional excellence.