{
  "id": 10363012,
  "title": "Honghu lotus root achieves top antioxidant rating in China Merchants report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/honghu-lotus-root-achieves-top-antioxidant-rating-in-china-merchants",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:23:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/honghu-lotus-root-achieves-top-antioxidant-rating-in-china-merchants-report-161611.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HONGHU, CHINA - The lotus root from Honghu province in China has been named the top antioxidant-producing lotus root among major lotus-root-producing regions, according to an industrial report by China Merchants Securities. This designation suggests a significant opportunity for Honghu lotus root to expand beyond traditional food applications into the functional food, superfood, and biotechnology markets. Huagui Group, a major player in the industry, is capitalizing on this potential by expanding its operations to include functional ingredients, wellness products, and biotechnology. Huagui Group has established a robust international commercial network, with products reaching over 50 countries and markets, including retail giants like Costco and food conglomerates like Yum! Brands. The company, co-headquartered in Beijing and Hubei, is actively pursuing growth in sourcing, international distribution, private-label programs, and cross-border supply-chain partnerships. Huagui Group's strategy aims to create a global ecosystem that connects China's aquatic resources with international food, health, and commercial markets. The company's Chairman, Melody Zhao, emphasized the group's goal of building a platform that spans from natural resources to research and development, brand building, and global retail. Huagui Group's business is structured around four core sectors: food manufacturing and supply, functional foods and wellness products, e-commerce and commodities supply-chain finance, and import-export operations, all under the \"Buy Global, Sell Global\" approach. The company also extends its reach into fishery operations through a joint venture with a major agricultural enterprise in Hubei, covering approximately 666.7 million square meters of fishing and aquaculture waters. This integrated approach positions Huagui Group as a leader in the global food, biotech, and commerce sectors. The company is responsible for the content of this announcement.",
  "summary": "Industrial research by China Merchants Securities ranked Honghu lotus root first in antioxidant content among major producing regions in China",
  "key_points": [
    "Honghu lotus root named top antioxidant producer in China Merchants report",
    "Huagui Group expands into functional ingredients and biotechnology",
    "Company reaches 50+ countries with products in Costco and Yum! Brands"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}