Yantai Foodmate Information Technology Co., Ltd.（烟台富美特信息科技股份有限公司）is a leading food industry digital service provider based in Yantai, Shandong Province, China. As the operator of the prominent online platform Foodmate.net, the company offers a wide spectrum of professional services including regulatory consulting, safety compliance, R&D support, quality assurance, laboratory testing, and food science communication.
Company Overview
Founded with a focus on digitizing food industry services, Yantai Foodmate has become a one-stop knowledge, consulting, and technical solution provider trusted by manufacturers, importers, exporters, regulatory bodies, and educational institutions. Its online platform, Foodmate.net, is one of the most widely visited food industry websites in China, serving hundreds of thousands of professionals.
The company’s multidisciplinary team includes food safety experts, technologists, translators, testing engineers, and regulatory analysts. With extensive partnerships across food safety laboratories, academic institutions, and inspection authorities, Foodmate serves as a critical node for regulatory intelligence and compliance facilitation.
Core Services and Product Categories
1. Internet Platform Services
- Foodmate.net: A comprehensive B2B platform for food safety news, standards, regulatory updates, academic research, supplier directory, and discussion forums.
- Food Forum: An interactive portal for food professionals to share regulatory interpretations, Q&As, and case studies.
2. Technical Support Services
- R&D Technology Services: Customized food product development assistance, ingredient sourcing consultancy, and formulation optimization.
- Safety Compliance Services: Full-cycle services for domestic and international food safety compliance, including GB standard interpretations and filing support.
- Quality Management Consulting: Implementation and auditing services for ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, IFS, and other quality management systems.
- Laboratory Testing Services: Third-party lab access for testing microbial, chemical, allergen, and physical contaminants according to national and international standards.
- Training and Learning Services: Online and offline training modules for professionals on food law, risk assessment, and standard updates.
- Professional Translation Services: Specialized translation of regulatory documents, test reports, ingredient dossiers, and scientific literature.
- Popular Science Animation: Custom science communication content for government, enterprises, and public education campaigns.
These services are offered via subscription, individual project engagement, or institutional cooperation.
Specialization and Core USP
Foodmate stands out for its deep integration with China’s regulatory framework and food law ecosystem, offering:
- Real-time GB standards database and updates
- Regulatory consulting for novel food ingredients, food contact materials, and additives
- English-Chinese regulatory bridging for foreign companies entering China
- Technical interpretation of AQSIQ, GACC, SAMR, and CNCA policies
- Multimodal service model: digital, on-site, and hybrid
Their ability to bridge technical knowledge and regulatory clarity gives clients a competitive edge in market entry, risk management, and innovation execution.
Certifications and Quality Standards
As a technical service provider, Foodmate’s team operates under nationally recognized standards and holds:
- Registered professional food safety auditors and inspectors
- Membership in China Food Additives Association, China National Food Industry Association
- Strategic cooperation with CNAS-accredited testing labs
- Participation in government-led food safety evaluation projects
Their regulatory interpretation work is frequently cited by enterprise QA teams and legal professionals.
Reach and Industry Influence
- Foodmate.net receives over 1 million monthly visits, making it one of the largest Chinese-language portals in the food industry
- Partnered with more than 1,500 companies including global MNCs, leading local manufacturers, and industry associations
- Trained over 10,000 professionals via webinars and on-site courses on food safety law and regulatory updates
- Published hundreds of whitepapers and regulatory digests covering China’s GB standards and Codex Alimentarius alignment
Target Market
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Ingredient and additive suppliers
- Importers/exporters requiring regulatory access to Chinese markets
- Testing labs, R&D institutions, and government agencies
- International food brands entering the China market
Clients range from multinational corporations to SMEs, as well as public agencies involved in food regulation and safety education.
Capabilities
- 360° compliance and technical support services
- Cross-border regulatory communication and documentation
- Online platform integration with searchable databases and community support
- Access to testing and evaluation partnerships
- Translation of complex food regulatory texts and dossiers
Achievements
- Selected as key digital infrastructure contributor in China's national food safety modernization program
- Co-organized multi-agency symposiums on food additive regulation
- Developed GB Standard Interpretation Center utilized by over 500 enterprises
- Partnered with provincial food safety regulators for public education campaigns
Customer Testimonials
While specific testimonials are not publicly published, feedback from repeat clients on industry platforms notes:
- Depth of regulatory expertise and responsiveness
- High accuracy in translation and document filing
- Real value from training services in upskilling QA and regulatory teams
