Key Takeaways

• Research into this subject revealed that there is a lack of available information on export companies and farmers who export fresh Chinese broccoli into the U.S.
• What information was available was almost exclusively formed of online import companies, and agencies that act as middle men connecting suppliers to clients.
• Evidence exists which suggest that the reason for this is that a lot of suppliers are small companies in different regions of the world who do not have a large online presence or large digital footprint. Where companies were identified, there was not any available online information such as a website etc.

Introduction

• This study was formed of research into the exporters of Chinese broccoli. Unfortunately despite extensive research, it was not possible to identify exporters who met the criteria.
• Below are details of information which was available and some companies which are close but do not quite meet the criteria.

Research Path and Available information

• Keywords included imports, exports, producers, farmers and more. Chinese Broccoli is also known by the names Chinese Kale, Kai Lan (not Kai Lon as originally suggested), and Gai Lan. A few examples of companies were identified but most did not fully fit the criteria. Some examples are listed below.
• Xiamen Huashengbiz Import And Export Co. Ltd. (Tel. 0086 is an international exporter of fresh and frozen produce based in Fujian China.
•  Qingdao Honest Food Co. Ltd. are another Chinese exporter of fresh produce. However, all the information found appears to suggest that they trade through the use of online agencies and international exporters.

• Shaoxing Lurong Food Co., Ltd are shown as agricultural products manufacturers, exporters and importers. Their address is listed as; Xihetou, Tanggonglroad, Paojiang Industrial Zone, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China. Telephone number is +86 (575) 88038683, Fax +86 (575) 88037668, and email lurong@lurongfood.com. However, the company website is not currently live and no information could be found to verify if the company is still active.
• Jinhua Tianyuan Foods Co. Ltd. is another exporter who appears to be trading, however their website is also not currently active. The company address is listed as; lingxia industrial park321000 jinhua, zhejiangchina. Telephone number is +86 57982374655, fax +86 57982376286 and email is sale@jhtyfood.com.
• Tomco Produce Group Co. Ltd. are Chinese-based grower/processor and commercial trading/marketing development company for fruits and vegetables products. Address is 412 mellow mall, 314001 jiaxing zhejiang China. The address for Head Office is: 906 Taikun Plaza, Jiaxing Zhejiang China; Zipcode:314001, Email address is sales@tomco.cn and Telephone number is 0573–8209 8998. The company website is active (http://www.tomco.cn/) but specific product information was not visible.
• Xiamen Kayida (also known as Kayida Food Co. Ltd.) are a professional supplier of Asian Food products. They export both frozen and fresh fruit and vegetables. Address: 21FL., Hongxiang Mansion Hubin Road South, Xiamen, CN. Telephone number is +86-592-5118498 or +86-592-5118308, fax: +86-592-5118727 and email info@kayida-foods.com. Their website is active (https://www.kayida-foods.com/) but there is no specific information related to fresh broccoli.
• Industry experts Panjiva have a comprehensive list of Chinese manufacturers and suppliers of broccoli, containing 956 results, but most do not fit the criteria.