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Yida Food made its debut at the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona, signing an agreement with Kangyu Group on the first day to jointly expand into the European market!

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2026-04-22

On April 21, the 2026 Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona, Spain, officially opened. As a premier global event for the seafood trade, this year’s exhibition drew more than 2,300 exhibitors from 86 countries and regions. Yida Foods showcased its core products with great success and, on the opening day, entered into a strategic partnership with Kangyu Group to jointly expand into the European market.

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Chen Yongguang, the third director of the Barcelona Chinese Assistance Center under the State Council Overseas Chinese Affairs Office and president of the Fujian Business Association of the European Federation, signed the agreement on behalf of Kangyu Group. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in Yida Foods’ international expansion.

At the exhibition, Yida Food prominently showcased its deeply processed kelp products and jellyfish specialties under brands such as “Dongluodao” and “Mingui.” Leveraging its own aquaculture bases, state-of-the-art production facilities, and innovative technologies co-developed with research institutions, the company has achieved end-to-end quality control across the entire value chain, from raw materials to finished products. Currently, Yida Food has obtained HACCP, green, and organic certifications, and has completed U.S. FDA registration; its products are exported to multiple markets, including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Thanks to its superior product quality and distinctive flavor, the company’s booth drew numerous international buyers who stopped by to sample and discuss potential collaborations.

Yida Food was founded in 2003 and has been deeply engaged in the marine food sector for 23 years. The company holds numerous invention patents, has participated in the drafting of industry standards, and has built a strong reputation in overseas markets. This signing marks a strategic milestone in its expansion into the European market. Moving forward, the company will continue to focus on the advanced processing of kelp, leveraging high‑quality marine products to connect with global consumers and bring the distinctive flavors of Lianjiang, China, to the world.

Fujian Yida Food Co., Ltd. (formerly Fuzhou Yida Food Co., Ltd.) was established in 2003 and is a large-scale enterprise integrating the cultivation, sophisticated processing, and sales of marine products—particularly kelp—with trading operations. The company adheres to the principle of “ Heart to the Sea, People First, Business Success “With this vision, we are committed to the high-value development of marine products such as kelp and jellyfish.”

Core Business and Resources: The company owns a 40-mu modern factory and a 10,000-ton-class cold storage facility in Lianjiang, and has established a mariculture base spanning over 3,000 mu on Dongluodao. Through the “company + base + farmer” model, it has set up raw material production and primary processing bases in multiple villages and towns, creating jobs and contributing to rural revitalization.

Brand and Quality: It owns brands such as “Dongluodao,” “Jizhoudao,” “Haizhaiji,” “Mingui” (a well-known trademark in Fuzhou), and “Liande-li” (a famous trademark in Fujian Province). “Dongluodao” kelp has been awarded titles including “Fujian Provincial Famous Agricultural Product” and “Fuzhou Time-Honored Brand.” The company has obtained authoritative certifications such as HACCP, organic food, green food, and U.S. FDA approval.

Innovation-driven: The company focuses on the advanced processing of kelp and invests heavily in product R&D. It has established close industry–university–research collaborations with Academician Zhu Beiwei’s team from Dalian University of Technology (a provincial “Hundred Talents Program” innovation team), Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (which co‑established the province’s first Kelp Science and Technology Courtyard), Fuzhou University, Jimei University, the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. In addition, it has set up an Academician Workstation, an Expert Workstation, a Postdoctoral Innovation Station, and a Science and Technology Commissioner Service Station.

Honors and Achievements: It is a National High-tech Enterprise, a provincial key leading enterprise, a provincial “specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative” SME, a provincial science-and‑technology “Little Giant” leading enterprise, one of the top 100 provincial innovative private enterprises, a provincial kelp industrialization base, and a Fujian Province intellectual property–advantaged enterprise. The company holds 18 invention patents and 77 utility model patents, and has been awarded numerous honors, including the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress of Fujian Province in 2022. In 2022, it completed China’s first marine carbon‑sink transaction (15,000 tons), and in 2023 obtained the nation’s first blue carbon certificate, contributing to global carbon neutrality. As one of the principal drafting units, Yida Food participated in the formulation of the new national standard “General Requirements for Ready-to-Eat Kelp Products,” which officially came into effect on July 1, 2025.

Yida Food, with " A marine food supplier specializing in the entire kelp industry chain. “Positioning the company to leverage Lianjiang’s resource advantages, we will continue to expand and strengthen the deep-processing seaweed industry, build a distinctive brand image, and pursue the following vision:” Become a benchmark marine enterprise with global influence. "。

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Huang Rulun, Chairman of the Board of Century Jinyuan Group, and his delegation visited Yida Foods for research and guidance.

Yida Foods makes its debut at the Indonesia International Food Expo, expanding into the Southeast Asian market.

Huang Rulun, Chairman of the Board of Century Jinyuan Group, and his delegation visited Yida Foods for research and guidance.

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