Our Story
It all started with a vision
When Qimei was started back in 1999, the idea behind it was simple: to provide others with food that we would want to feed our own family. Two decades later, we supply our products to five continents. Yet our vision has never changed.
In the beginning, our idea was big, but our land was small: 130 acres of bare sandy land. At that time, we could only grow asparagus. Asparagus grows well in sand and it helped preserve our land from further degradation. Our asparagus was well-received in the local market...
Fast forward to today, Qimei has grown to a size we didn't even think was possible before.
We wouldn't have achieved this growth without our customers and their support. Their continuous trust in our company has justified the dedication we've put forth since 1999.
2,700
Acres of Organic Farmland
1,400
Acres of Conventional Farmland
1,600
Farmers
200+
Products
20+
Countries of Customer Base
4
Distribution Centers
3
Countries of Customer Service Offices
Growing production
One facility at a time
Our popularity in the local markets allowed us to expand our growing area and sustainably produce more items. Then, we faced a new problem: It was increasingly difficult to get our fresh produce to more customers. We needed to preserve our products longer while maintaining the nutrients and flavor. Thus, the first facility was born...
In 2005, we built our first factory right next to our farmland. It was an IQF production facility. The first factory enabled us to reach a bigger market and a broader audience base.
Through interactions with customers, we learned more about the ever-changing demands and trends. As such, more factories were established to service the growing needs of the market. Today, we have five facilities in total, including:
- IQF Facility
- Freeze Dry Facility
- Air Dry Facility
- Extraction and Cold Press Facility
- Protein Facility
At Qimei, we never stop exploring new methods and developing new products. We love to hear from customers and help them create new and unique products for the growing market.
Trust is everything
We don't just build quality,
we build trust
When it comes to selecting a long-term supplier, the most important factor is trust — especially in the organic products world. We understand that, and have never taken customers' trust for granted.
We are working hard to make every new business opportunity into a long-term partnership.
We also understand trust doesn't just come from words — it comes from proven records. Throughout the years, we refined our food quality and safety system and went beyond the regulatory standards.
We obtained organic certificates from the major markets, including:
- USDA Organic Certificate
- European Union Organic Certificate
- Canada Organic Certificate
- China Organic Certificate
- Japan Organic Certificate
On the production side, we were awarded major food safety management system certificates including:
- ISO 22000
- BRC
- HACCP
That's not all. We have many more on our list, including:
- Kosher Certificate
- Steam Treatment in-house
- 500+ Pesticides Tested
- FSPCA Trained
We are fortunate that more and more customers are choosing to work with us. It motivates us to accomplish even more than what is necessary. We strive to live up to the customers' trust and expectations.
Growing together
Realizing your ideas,
big or small
Every idea or business, no matter how much potential it may have, starts from something small. We get it. We are happy to work with customers of all different sizes and grow with them together.
Whether it is a technical question, or a tight timeline, we have it covered.
With the office and distribution centers in the U.S. and Europe, we have greater capacity and flexibility to help an idea go live, quickly. We provide many features and special services to support our clients' projects, including:
Small MOQ
Support small orders to help brands start and grow.
Custom Blending
Create unique blends tailored to your formulation needs.
Customizable Packaging
Flexible packaging options for every product and market.
Technical Support
Our specialists help you solve formulation and sourcing challenges.
Fast Turnaround
U.S. and European offices keep response times and lead times short.
We have helped many businesses and projects grow quite large. Yet it is ultimately our customers' story to tell. We are only doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes, quietly.
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