10.) Zhu Yong Xiang, vice chair of Jiangsu Zhong Yang Group
Zhu Yong Xiang, vice chair of Jiangsu Zhong Yang Group, is one of China’s pioneers of puffer fish, which are becoming increasingly valuable in China as Japanese-style dining becomes increasingly popular among the affluent classes in Chinese cities. Governmental organizations have encouraged the growth of the sector as a high-value aquaculture business.
9.) Zhang Jian Rong, USA Zhang Shi International Group
Zhang Jian Rong is the head of USA Zhang Shi International Group. The company, also known as Chang International and the owner of the Ocean Gala brand, is an import-focused firm “committed to worldwide sustainable quality resources.” It supplies five-star hotel chains like the Hyatt in China and has been commended for a more service-oriented approach to sales compared to its local competitors –something that may be attributed to Rong, its U.S.-educated founder.
8.) Xu Ming Biao, vice chair of Shenzhen Peng Cheng Group
Xu Ming Biao is the vice chair of Shenzhen Peng Cheng Group (also known as Shenzhen Pengcheng Industrial Co Ltd). The company is a supplier to the upmarket hotels in southern China. It was founded in 1997 as a branch of the Pengcheng (Hong Kong) Group, and the firm has since focused on the wealthiest region of the country, where seafood consumption is highest.
7.) Weng Sheng Sheng, director general of Shun Jing Fa Holding Group
Next on the list is Weng Sheng Sheng, the director general of Shun Jing Fa Holding Group (also known as Sunkfa International Trade Co Ltd., which is a Beijing-based importer of seafood. The company is an offshoot of a conglomerate with interests in trading and mining heavy industry and minerals which, like many Chinese peers, recently sought access to high-margin businesses like seafood trading. Founded in 1989, Sunkfa has traditionally supplied high-end hotels and restaurants and operates out of the Jingshen seafood wholesale market in Beijing and Touchuan Lu market in Shanghai.
6.) Tang Hai Feng, CEO of Ji Xian Wang, also known as www.Gfresh.cn
Shanghai-based Gfresh is vowing to build the most efficient online market and logistics system for the seafood trade in China. The firm recently announced a USD 20 million (EUR 18.9 million) injection of funds from a trio of investors including Riverhill Fund, an Alibaba affiliated venture firm, and Legend Capital. It is a major player in the competitive scene of China’s online fresh foods marketplace.
