Zhong Hua Fang Da (Int’l) Investment Development Ltd., operating under the brand name Fang Da, is a Hong Kong-based multinational enterprise with extensive operations in the food additive and sweetener industry. With its administrative headquarters in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and production operations in mainland China (notably Yangquan, Shanxi), the company has positioned itself as a leading supplier of high-intensity sweeteners, acidulants, and sugar substitutes to global food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Core Business and Offerings
Fang Da's product portfolio is tailored to meet the evolving needs of food formulation, offering a wide range of functional ingredients:
High-Intensity Sweeteners
- Sodium Cyclamate
- Calcium Cyclamate
- Sodium Saccharin
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame K
- Stevia
- Sucralose
These sweeteners are widely used in:
- Dietary beverages
- Sugar-free and low-calorie foods
- Pharmaceutical syrups
- Baked goods and table sweeteners
Blending Sweeteners
- Customized blends for different sweetness profiles and solubility requirements
- Optimized for cost-efficiency and stability in various pH and thermal conditions
Sugar Substitutes
- Tailored for diabetic-friendly and functional food markets
- Offered in both bulk and consumer-grade formulations
Acidulants
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Phosphoric Acid
Used in flavor enhancement, preservation, and pH control in food and beverage applications.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
Fang Da's strength lies in its vertical integration—from R&D, raw material procurement, to final formulation and export packaging. Key competitive advantages include:
- In-house R&D team for custom sweetener blend development and sensory profiling
- Regulatory expertise supporting clients with documentation and compliance in over 50 countries
- OEM/ODM service capabilities, catering to food processors, supplement companies, and private-label clients
Their specialization in custom blending allows clients to match specific sweetness intensities, flavor masking needs, and stability profiles for different applications.
Financials and Export Activity
Fang Da maintains a strong global footprint:
- Exported to over 60 countries, including major markets in:
- North America
- Europe
- Southeast Asia
- Middle East
- South America
- Recognized in export shipment databases such as ImportYeti and Volza for regular, large-scale international transactions
- Long-term partnerships with:
- Food and beverage conglomerates
- Nutraceutical manufacturers
- Distributors of food ingredients and sweeteners
Annual turnover figures are not publicly disclosed, but operational scale and frequency of international trade point to multimillion-dollar export volumes.
Target Market
Fang Da serves a diverse client base:
- Food and beverage manufacturers seeking high-intensity and low-cost sweeteners
- Pharmaceutical companies requiring sweetness agents for syrups and chewables
- Health and wellness brands focused on sugar substitutes for diabetic and low-GI products
- Importers, wholesalers, and distributors of food ingredients
Their products support functional innovation, calorie control, and clean-label formulation.
Capabilities
- High-capacity production plants in mainland China with precision-controlled manufacturing
- Analytical testing facilities for sweetness profile, purity (up to 99.5%+), and regulatory compliance
- Custom packing solutions: from 1kg pouches to 25kg bulk industrial bags
- End-to-end logistics including export documentation, COA, MSDS, and third-party testing on request
Certifications and Compliance
Fang Da ensures international compliance through:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- HACCP / ISO 22000 Food Safety Certification
- Kosher and Halal Certified Products
- Compliant with USP, EP, FCC, and E-number standards
- Customs and FDA registrations in various export countries
This enables the company to seamlessly serve clients in regulated pharmaceutical and food environments.
Major Achievements
- Branded as one of the most reliable Chinese exporters of cyclamate and saccharin
- Successfully expanded into Latin American and Eastern European markets
- Developed proprietary blending technology to stabilize sweetness under various thermal and pH conditions
- Actively participates in international trade fairs, including FIC (China), Gulfood, and Anuga
- Gained recognition from international clients for consistency, competitive pricing, and technical support
Zhong Hua Fang Da (Int’l) Investment Development Ltd. continues to lead the charge in sugar alternatives and additive solutions, empowering global industries to meet the growing demand for health-conscious, efficient, and high-performance food ingredients.
