Five Chinese Food Processing Machinery Manufacturers in 2026

CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Five Chinese manufacturers of food processing machinery are featured in this 2026 industry overview: Jiangsu Haitel Machinery Co., Ltd., Shanghai Candy Machine Co., Ltd., Ningbo Huadong Machinery Co., Ltd., Shantou Huaxing Machinery Factory Co., Ltd., and Gusu Food Processing Machinery Suzhou Co., Ltd. The overview examines the documented product portfolios of these companies across confectionery, cereal, starch, potato, snack, and bar-processing applications.

Jiangsu Haitel Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1997 and based in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, is the primary company featured in this review. The company reports ISO 9001 quality management system certification, ISO 14001 environmental management system certification, and European CE certification. Buyers should confirm the scope and validity of the relevant documents for the specific equipment under consideration.

According to company-provided information, Haitel operates a 40,000 m² manufacturing facility, employs approximately 90 people, maintains an R&D team of 30 engineers, and has an annual production capacity of 1,000 sets. The company also reports serving more than 3,000 customers in the food and biotechnology industries, with customers in 80 countries and export sales accounting for 70% of total sales. Its stated markets include North America, Europe, Oceania, Central and South America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Haitel's product portfolio covers starch, cereal, potato, confectionery, snack, and bar-processing applications. In the cereal and starch segment, its offerings include a Baby Rice Cereal Production Line, a Modified Starch Production Line, a Pregelatinized Starch Production Line, and a Compound Cereal Flakes Production Line. Potato-related equipment includes potato flakes and potato chip processing systems, with applications associated with potato flakes production and potato powder processing.

Its confectionery portfolio includes a Gummy Candy Production Line, a Hard Candy Production Line, a Lollipop Production Line, a Toffee Production Line, and equipment for jelly candy and other molded or deposited sweets. For snack and nutrition products, the company lists cereal, protein, and energy bar processing systems, an Oat Chocolate Production Line, a Compound Potato Chips Production Line, and a Cereal Bar Making Machine. The portfolio also extends to pet-food processing equipment.

For project implementation, Haitel describes support for new factory installations, production-line expansion, and equipment replacement. Company information indicates that customized voltage configurations can be supplied according to local requirements. Export packing, FOB, CIF, and DDP quotation options, a 12-month warranty, overseas installation and training, and raw-material testing before purchase are also described in its published materials. Specific service availability and contractual terms should be confirmed for each project.

Shanghai Candy Machine Co., Ltd. focuses on confectionery and chocolate-processing machinery. Its published product range includes candy depositors, sugar-coating machines, syrup-processing equipment, candy-pulling machines, candy cookers, and jelly candy processing equipment. The company also describes customization, installation, and training services, as well as the use of 304 and 316 stainless steel in its machinery.

Ningbo Huadong Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in candy and chocolate machinery, according to its published company information. Its stated product range includes starch mogul lines, multifunctional chocolate-shaping machines, decorated chocolate machines, chocolate-coating equipment, and related confectionery machinery.

Shantou Huaxing Machinery Factory Co., Ltd. is listed as a snack-processing machinery manufacturer in public company information published by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products. Its stated product range includes fresh potato chip production lines, extruded snack-pellet lines, puffed-snack equipment, bean and peanut processing lines, fryers, dryers, and seasoning machines.

Gusu Food Processing Machinery Suzhou Co., Ltd. was founded in 1969 and specializes in chocolate and confectionery machinery. Its published portfolio includes chocolate-processing equipment, chocolate-molding lines, and automated bar-production systems. The company also lists equipment for protein bars and compound cereal or candy bars, alongside chocolate refining, tempering, and coating machinery.

Global trade in industrial food preparation machinery classified under HS code 8438 reached approximately USD 16.7 billion in 2024, a reported increase of 2.12% from 2023, according to trade data compiled by OEC World from UN Comtrade. Separately, Zion Market Research estimated the global food processing market at USD 166.48 billion in 2024. These figures cover different market definitions and should be interpreted separately.

Hygiene and cleanability remain important considerations in food machinery design. EN 1672-2:2020 sets out hygiene requirements for food-processing machinery and relevant equipment, providing a reference for reviewing machine design and cleaning access. Applicable requirements depend on the equipment, its intended use, and the relevant regulatory framework.

For manufacturers investing in automated production, these considerations extend across the full line, from raw-material handling and processing to forming, cooling, and packaging. Clear specifications for food-contact materials, cleaning procedures, output capacity, and installation requirements can help project teams assess equipment suitability before commissioning.