{
  "id": 9676014,
  "title": "Huagui Group: A Global Player Across Two RMB100-Billion Aquatic Markets, as Honghu Lotus Root Ranks No. 1 in Antioxidant Content",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/huagui-group-a-global-player-across-two-rmb100-billion-aquatic",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:06:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/huagui-group-a-global-player-across-two-rmb100-billion-aquatic-markets-as-honghu-lotus-root-ranks-no-1-in-antioxidant-content/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Honghu lotus root has been identified as the top producer of antioxidants among major lotus-root-producing regions, according to a report by China Merchants Securities (CMS). This highlights the potential of Honghu lotus root to extend its utility beyond traditional food uses into functional food, superfood, and biotechnology markets. Huagui Group, which specializes in lotus root and aquatic vegetables, is leveraging this nutritional profile and industrial scale to diversify into functional ingredients, wellness products, and biotechnology. The group is building a global platform that connects China’s aquatic resources with international food, health, and commercial markets. As of 2025, the Honghu Lotus Root brand had a valuation of RMB 25.861 billion, indicating its strong market position. Products derived from Honghu lotus root are marketed in over 50 countries through channels such as Costco and Yum! Brands, which include brands like KFC and Pizza Hut. The company, co-headquartered in Beijing and Hubei, is actively expanding its sourcing, international distribution, private-label programs, and cross-border supply-chain partnerships. Huagui is also making strides in the biotech and superfood markets by emphasizing the natural presence of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols in Honghu lotus root. The company’s CEO, Melody Zhao, envisions Huagui as a global ecosystem connecting aquatic plants, aquatic animals, food, biotech, and longevity sectors. The company’s diversified business model is organized around four core segments – Huagui Food for food manufacturing, Huagui Health for functional foods and wellness products, its e-commerce platform, and its fishery joint venture with Hubei Agricultural Development Group, a major Chinese enterprise group.",
  "summary": "HONGHU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2026 – Honghu lotus root ranks first in antioxidant content among major lotus-root-producing regions, according to industrial report by China Merchants Securities (CMS), highlighting the ingredient's potential beyond traditional food and into functional food, superfood and biotechnology markets. Building on Honghu's nutritional profile and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Honghu lotus root identified as top antioxidant producer in major lotus-root regions",
    "Huagui Group diversifies into functional ingredients, wellness products, and biotechnology",
    "Honghu Lotus Root brand valued at RMB 25.861 billion, sold in 50+ countries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}