Lao Gan Ma

The current Lao Gan Ma portfolio centers on Oil chilli sauces. Wholesale and channel development center on Packaged-food importers, Asian-grocery distributors, supermarket and foodservice channels and ecommerce operators.

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Brand overview

Brand profile: Lao Gan Ma: Guiyang condiment brand centred on chilli oils, fermented soybean products and spicy meal accompaniments.

Product range: Oil chilli sauces; fermented chilli soybean condiments; spicy vegetable condiments; fermented bean curd; tomato chilli sauces; chopped chilli products; hot-pot bases; catering packs and product combinations.

Importer considerations: Lao Gan Ma may fit grocery, Asian-food, foodservice and ecommerce channels. Ingredients, allergens, nutrition, additives, shelf life, packaging, label language, food-contact materials and importer-of-record duties need destination- and SKU-level control.

Commercial evaluation path: Pilot a small group of oil-chilli and fermented-soybean SKUs for one channel. Obtain batch-level specifications, ingredients, allergen and nutrition files, shelf-life evidence, packaging validation and traceability records; test seal integrity, transport stability and label accuracy; and allocate complaint, withdrawal and recall responsibilities before scaling.

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Product categorySauces

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Products and positioning

Core product lines

Oil chilli sauces; fermented chilli soybean condiments; spicy vegetable condiments; fermented bean curd; tomato chilli sauces; chopped chilli products; hot-pot bases; catering packs and product combinations

Applications

Retail and foodservice condiment use for rice, noodles, dumplings, stir-fries, marinades and prepared dishes

Market and channel fit

Target customers

Packaged-food importers, Asian-grocery distributors, supermarket and foodservice channels and ecommerce operators

Export experience

Lao Gan Ma products reach consumers in more than 100 countries and regions.

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