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June 3rd – Meala FoodTech Ltd., a pioneering developer in the plant-based sector, has entered into a strategic partnership with global ingredient leader DSM-Firmenich to introduce its breakthrough pea protein ingredient, Vertis™ PB Pea, to the European market. The announcement comes as the industry prepares for the upcoming Asia Food Exhibition, where such clean-label innovations are expected to attract significant attention from manufacturers across the region.

According to data released by Peru's Ministry of Production (Produce), the country's exports of frozen squid products reached a staggering USD 734 million from January to June 2025, a sharp increase of 256.1% compared to the same period last year. Exports to the Chinese market saw explosive growth, with a year-on-year increase of 1,226.2%, making it the primary driver of this recovery.

Asia Food Exhibition has recently learned that Traditional Beijing flavors from time-honored brands including Daoxiangcun mooncakes, Hongxing Erguotou liquor, and Wangzhihe fermented tofu are gaining remarkable traction in international markets, according to Beijing Customs statistics.

In the automated workshop of Xuechuan Liupanshan Food (Ningxia) Co., Ltd., fresh potatoes are being transformed through cleaning, peeling, sorting, cutting, and blanching processes into frozen fries destined for ASEAN markets. This conversion from local specialty to international commodity represents the remarkable journey of Guyuan potato products. China food expo celebrates the export success of Guyuan potato products.

Asia Food Exhibition has learned recently that a batch of frozen duck breast from Laiwu District, Jinan City, has been successfully exported to the Middle East via the Horgos Port in Xinjiang, marking the first time such products from Jinan have entered overseas markets.

Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China’s first prefecture-level ethnic autonomous region, is gaining international recognition for its specialty agricultural products. Known for its unique geography and natural conditions, Ganzi has become a key production base for high-value foods such as matsutake mushrooms and high-altitude wine—both increasingly sought after in global markets. China food expo commends the successful international market entry of Ganzi's distinctive products.

Asia Food Exhibition has learned recently that A 24-ton shipment of edible gelatin from Linxia Prefecture in Northwest China's Gansu province has cleared customs inspection and been successfully exported to Turkey, marking the first time the product has entered the Turkish market. The shipment was valued at 653,000 yuan ($89,800).

According to the latest statistics from Lanzhou Customs on the 18th, the export value of soybean products from Gansu Province exceeded 6.601 million yuan in the first eight months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 24.2%. The variety of exported goods has expanded to 19 types, reaching markets in nine countries and regions including the United States, South Korea, Thailand, and Russia. China food expo shares the delight in the growing popularity of Chinese soybean products abroad.