Industry Leaders Visit Hodias Group to Explore Strategic Collaboration in Catering Supply Chain

The delegation included Mr. Bing Jihe, President of the Qingdao Culinary Culture Research Association; Mr. Yang Naiqi, Chairman of Qingdao Meijiamei Catering Group; Ms. Zong Yan, Secretary-General of the Qingdao Group Meal and Hotel Service Industry Association; and Mr. Jin Taishun, Chairman of Shandong Zhucheng Jiehaotai Food Co., Ltd. The group was received by Mr. Li Jilong, Director and Marketing Director of Hodias Food Co., Ltd., and Mr. Tian Chunxiao, Sales Manager.

A Tour of Innovation and Capability

During the visit, the delegation toured Hodias Group‘s corporate exhibition hall, gaining a systematic understanding of the company’s brand development history, core product portfolio, R&D and innovation capabilities, supply chain service strengths, and market strategy. The guests expressed high recognition and full affirmation of Hodias‘ brand strength, product innovation capability, and standardized quality system.

The tour provided visitors with firsthand insight into how Hodias Group has evolved over three decades from a small food ingredient trading company into a diversified group specializing in food flavors, compound seasonings, Chinese sauces, and healthy beverages. The delegation also learned about the company’s 200-acre Hodias Food Industry Park in Qingdao‘s Chinese Flavor Valley, which was completed in 2024 with a total investment of $115 million USD and a construction area of 1.88 million square feet.

Strategic Dialogue on Industry Trends

Following the tour, the two parties held a dedicated symposium and exchange meeting. Discussions centered on several core topics shaping the future of China’s catering industry, including current trends in the catering sector, standardization upgrades for group meal services, ingredient supply chain co-development, product innovation and iteration, resource sharing and empowerment, and deep strategic cooperation.

The dialogue reflected a shared recognition that as China‘s catering industry continues to mature, collaboration between ingredient suppliers and downstream catering enterprises is becoming increasingly critical. Hodias Group, with its vertically integrated capabilities spanning R&D, production, and supply chain services, is well-positioned to serve as a strategic partner for catering brands seeking consistency, quality, and innovation.

A Foundation for Mutual Growth

This visit represents both industry recognition of Hodias Group’s comprehensive capabilities and an opportunity to build a stable and efficient cooperation bridge between the parties. Looking ahead, Hodias Group will continue to deepen its presence in the catering supply chain sector, upholding its commitments to quality and innovation while actively collaborating with industry associations and leading enterprises.

The company aims to deepen resource sharing and complementary advantages, working together with partners to drive high-quality development across the catering industry and open a new chapter in industry cooperation.

About Hodias Group

Founded in 1994, Hodias Group is a leading food ingredients manufacturer headquartered in Qingdao, China. The company specializes in food flavors, compound seasonings, Chinese sauces, and healthy beverages. With a 200-acre industrial park, six international certifications including HACCP, BRC, and ISO9001, and a global sales network spanning America, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, Hodias Group is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative flavor solutions to food manufacturers and catering businesses worldwide. The company operates a Healthy Food Research Center in collaboration with the China Cuisine Association, providing comprehensive services including technical consulting, product R&D, application transformation, and customized production.