Aokang Bio Attends the 4th Homecoming Carnival in Hong Kong, Bringing Xupu Yaocha Tea to the City

Recently, Hunan Aokang Bio-Technology Co., Ltd. was invited by relevant Hong Kong government departments to participate in the 4th Homecoming Carnival, jointly organized by local fellow township associations.

Themed “Taste of Home, Heart of Home”, the carnival brought together specialty products from multiple mainland provinces and cities — and attracted large crowds of Hong Kong citizens.

👉 This is not the first time Aokang Bio has joined this event.
The company also participated in the 3rd Homecoming Carnival, receiving positive market feedback.
Being invited for two consecutive years reflects growing trust in Aokang’s product quality and the increasing recognition of Hunan’s feature agricultural products in Hong Kong.

Hunan Tea Shines in Hong Kong: Xupu Yaocha Draws Strong Interest

At this year’s carnival, Aokang Bio’s booth focused on Xupu Yaocha, a specialty tea from Xupu County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province — also known as “Zhangjiajie’s natural gift.”

「Image: Team members holding Yaocha products in front of the carnival backdrop — recommended placement here」

Produced in the mountainous areas of western Hunan, Xupu Yaocha carries traditional local craftsmanship. It features a clear tea liquor and smooth, rich taste.

Thanks to its natural mountain flavor and solid quality, the tea attracted many Hong Kong visitors to stop by, taste, and ask questions.
At peak times, small lines formed in front of the booth.

H2: Strong Support from Hong Kong Hunan and Huaihua Fellow Associations

Aokang Bio’s successful participation would not have been possible without the strong support of:

• Hong Kong Hunan Fellow Association

• Hong Kong Huaihua Fellow Association

Both organizations have long been committed to connecting Hunanese communities and promoting hometown specialty products. They helped Aokang Bio secure a well-located booth and provided valuable on-the-ground support in engaging Hong Kong consumers.

Through this collaboration, Aokang Bio was able to clearly communicate the origin stories and traditional craftsmanship behind Xupu Yaocha — further strengthening the cultural and emotional bond between Hunan and Hong Kong.

Homecoming Carnival as a Strategic Gateway for Hunan Products Going Global

Since its launch, the Homecoming Carnival has become one of the most important platforms for mainland specialty products to enter the Hong Kong market.

For Aokang Bio, participating in the carnival for two consecutive years is more than just a product promotion opportunity. It also offers:

• Direct exposure to Hong Kong consumer preferences

• Valuable experience for future overseas market expansion

Looking Ahead: Bringing More “Xiang” Brands to a Wider Market

Moving forward, Aokang Bio will continue to leverage its expertise in plant extract technology to further develop:

• Xupu Yaocha and other Hunan specialty tea products

• High-purity natural sweeteners

• Active ingredient extracts from Chinese medicinal herbs

With the continued support of Hong Kong’s fellow township associations, Aokang Bio aims to help more “Xiang” (Hunan) brands reach broader markets — starting from Hong Kong and beyond.

Hunan Aokang Biology joins hands with Chunzhibao Pharmaceutical: Jointly building the standard of the medicinal and edible origin of the wood ginger leaf fungus, promoting the standardized development of traditional Chinese medicinal materials

On May 26, 2026, Hunan Aokang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and Hunan Chunzhibao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. officially reached a cooperation agreement.The intention is that both sides will carry out in-depth cooperation around the tender leaves of the wood ginger leaf - a characteristic decoction piece with both medicinal and edible value.The core direction of the cooperation is to improve and enrich the relevant pharmacopoeia standards of the wood ginger leaf fungus, and promote this characteristic variety to evolve from a local traditional Chinese medicineMaterials are developing towards standardization and normalization. Professor Xiao from Hunan Agricultural University will jointly participate in this cooperation regarding the standards of the pharmacopoeia.Provide professional guidance on the reporting process and implementation standards to lay a foundation for the subsequent expansion of more dual-purpose varieties for both medicine and food.This cooperation is not only a complementary advantage of technology and resources between the two enterprises, but also represents the standardization of local characteristic Chinese medicinal materials.An important step in the process of dual-use as food and medicine.

Chunzhibao Pharmaceutical is a local enterprise rooted in Liuyang. Its founder, Xu Xiaoli, graduated from Hunan University of Chinese Medicine in 2010.Later, he returned to his hometown and founded it. This 80s-born female entrepreneur gave up her high-paying job in Shenzhen and led her fellow villagers to gradually expand a small workshop.It is a provincial-level leading agricultural industrialization enterprise with an annual output value of nearly 160 million yuan and an annual tax payment of nearly 5 million yuan.The company currently has over 200 employees, among whom female employees account for more than 90%, and has been awarded the title of "National Women in Modern Agriculture"The title of "Technical Demonstration Base"

During this exchange, the Aokang team was fortunate enough to visit the warehousing center of Chunzhibao on the spot. In the modern warehouse, there are thousands of kinds.
The classification and orderly stacking of medicinal decoction pieces, along with the quality management system that is fully traceable throughout the entire process, left a deep impression on people - from the original.From the entry of materials into the warehouse to the release of finished products, every step reflects the rigor and professionalism of this enterprise in quality control.It is understood that Chunzhibao Pharmaceutical has so far obtained a total of 47 patents and has invested 8 million yuan to build a professional testing center to ensure accuracy.Ensure the quality of products throughout the entire chain from raw materials to finished products.

The cooperation intention reached between Hunan Aokang and Chunzhibao this time reflects the complementary advantages of technology and resources, and also promotes local specialties.This is an important attempt for Chinese medicinal materials to move towards standardization and be used as both food and medicine.Next, Hunan Aokang will join hands with Chunzhibao Pharmaceutical and, under the professional guidance of Professor Xiao from Hunan Agricultural University, accelerate the development of wood.The construction of the pharmacopoeia standards for ginger leaf coca aims to ensure that this distinctive variety can be standardized as soon as possible to benefit more downstream enterprisesindustry and consumers.

Hunan Aokang Biotech and General China Railway Fuyang Hospital Reach Strategic Cooperation, Xupu Launch Ceremony Initiated

On June 2, Hunan Aokang Biotech Co., Ltd. and General China Railway (Hangzhou) Fuyang Hospital officially reached a strategic cooperation agreement, and held a launch ceremony in Xupu, Hunan Province with the theme of “Blood Sugar Control and Healthy Lifestyle.” Experts were invited to give special knowledge lectures. This initiative will bring a healthier lifestyle to the general public.

Hunan Aokang Biotech Co., Ltd. has long been committed to research and innovation in the field of biotechnology, especially having rich experience and advanced technologies in blood sugar control management. General China Railway (Hangzhou) Fuyang Hospital is a well-known diabetes specialty medical institution with a professional medical team and extensive clinical experience. Through this cooperation, both parties will fully leverage their respective advantages and jointly carry out the popularization of knowledge on blood sugar control and healthy lifestyle.

At the launch ceremony, representatives of both sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement and stated that they will work together to promote public education on the importance and methods of blood sugar control management through a series of lectures and training activities. This will help improve people’s awareness and prevention of diabetes and other chronic diseases, and promote the development of healthy lifestyle habits.

Aokang Biotech Showcases Trihydroxyflavone (Siyegan) at FIC 2026, Creating a New Option for the Natural Sweetener Market

Recently, the 29th China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition (FIC 2026) was successfully held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As a highly influential global industry event in the field of food ingredients, this exhibition gathered numerous high-quality enterprises from both China and abroad to jointly showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative achievements in the food additives and ingredients industry. Hunan Aokang Biotech Co., Ltd. participated in the exhibition with its core product, Machilus yunnanensis extract “Siyegan”, attracting strong attention. With its natural plant origin and high-quality sweetening properties, the product focuses on the aspartame substitution track and demonstrates the core competitiveness of domestic natural sweeteners to the industry. 

At present, the food industry is increasingly developing toward health and naturalness, and consumer demand for healthy diets continues to rise. Natural and safe food ingredients have become a core direction of industry R&D and application. As sweeteners are widely used food additives in the food industry, their safety and natural properties are receiving increasing market attention. Promoting the innovation of natural sweeteners meets both the high-quality development of the industry and the upgrading of consumer demand.

Hunan Aokang Biotech Co., Ltd. focuses on the in-depth development and industrial application of Machilus yunnanensis resources. Relying on a complete industrial chain system covering cultivation, R&D, and production, the company has successfully launched “Siyegan,” a high-quality natural sweetener product. Siyegan is derived from Machilus yunnanensis and is refined through professional bio-extraction technology. It is a natural plant-derived sweet substance with advantages such as high sweetness, pure taste, and wide application scenarios. It can serve as an ideal natural sweetening option, helping food enterprises optimize product formulations and meet the market demand for healthy sweeteners.

Compared with the traditional artificial sweetener aspartame, Siyegan has a significant advantage in its natural attributes. It is derived from natural plants, and its production process follows strict food safety standards without chemical synthesis additives, aligning with consumers’ preference for natural and green food ingredients. At the same time, Siyegan has a sweet taste close to sucrose with no unpleasant aftertaste. It is suitable for beverages, baked goods, snack foods, dairy products, and other food categories. It also has good processing stability, enabling it to adapt to conventional food processing techniques and meet the sweetening needs of different product categories, providing food enterprises with a more adaptable natural sweetening solution.

At the FIC exhibition, Aokang Biotech comprehensively presented the product characteristics and application value of Siyegan through product displays, application solution explanations, and sample tastings, attracting many food manufacturers, industry clients, and professional visitors for communication. Many exhibitors recognized the natural quality and market potential of Siyegan, and multiple cooperation intentions were reached on-site, laying a solid foundation for subsequent market promotion.

In the future, as the concept of healthy consumption continues to deepen, the natural sweetener market will usher in broader development space, and natural, safe, and high-quality products will become the mainstream choice of the industry. Hunan Aokang Biotech Co., Ltd. will continue to adhere to the concept of scientific and technological innovation, deeply cultivate the field of plant extracts, continuously optimize the process and quality of Siyegan, and expand its application scenarios in the food industry. With high-quality natural sweetener products, the company aims to help upgrade the health of the food industry, provide safer and more natural sweetening solutions for the market, promote the standardized and large-scale development of the natural sweetener industry, and work with industry partners to create a new future for the food ingredients industry.

Wuling Mountain (Huaihua) International Health Industry Expo (Xupu Yao Tea)

Xupu Yao Tea is a health beverage with ethnic characteristics. By participating in the Wuling Mountain (Huaihua) International Health Industry Expo, it can better showcase its unique quality and health value.

The Wuling Mountain (Huaihua) International Health Industry Expo is an important platform for displaying and promoting the health industry, bringing together health industry enterprises and products from all over the country. At this exhibition, it is possible to communicate with health industry practitioners from different regions and fields, share experience and resources, and further promote the development of the health industry.

As a health beverage, Xupu Yao Tea is highly favored by consumers for its unique taste and nutritional value. At the exhibition, the characteristics and effects of this tea can be introduced to visitors, allowing more people to understand and recognize this healthy beverage. At the same time, through tasting and communication, it is also possible to understand the characteristics and advantages of other health products, providing useful help for further market expansion and product promotion.

In conclusion, participating in the Wuling Mountain (Huaihua) International Health Industry Expo is a good opportunity for Xupu Yao Tea to showcase its brand and products, and it is also a beneficial platform for promoting the development of the health industry.