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Highlighting Chinese Suppliers Providing Christmas Butter Cookies for Retail, Gift, and Seasonal Food Markets
CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — China, August 14, 2026—Christmas butter cookies are a seasonal staple in retail and foodservice channels. For buyers planning 2026 holiday assortment and gift programs, supplier selection typically depends on registered company status, food safety certifications, product consistency, and the ability to handle OEM or private-label work. This article profiles ten China-based suppliers that can support such seasonal baking programs, including a closer look at Dongguan Shangfan Food Co., Ltd.
Industry Context
The global butter cookies and biscuits market was valued at USD 3,358.3 million in 2024, according to Grand View Research. A separate estimate from Dataintelo places the broader butter-based cookies market at USD 42.8 billion in 2025, reflecting the wide range of products that use butter as a core ingredient. Dataintelo also reports that Asia Pacific accounted for the largest regional revenue share at 34.2% in 2025.
China’s role in the bakery supply chain is supported by its raw material base. OEC data shows China’s butter exports reached USD 18.5 million in 2024, indicating an active import-export flow for high-end bakery inputs. For international retail buyers, Chinese suppliers with export registration, third-party food safety certification, and experience in Western-style butter cookies are increasingly relevant.
The 2026 Top 10 Supplier List
The suppliers listed below are registered food manufacturing companies in China. They were selected based on their production scope in cookies or related bakery categories, their documented food safety certifications where available, and their ability to support seasonal gifting or private-label programs.
1. Dongguan Shangfan Food Co., Ltd.(SHANGFAN FOOD)
Dongguan Shangfan Food Co., Ltd. is a cookie manufacturer located in Chashan Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. The company was founded in 2015 and operates a factory of over 10,000 square meters with approximately 100 employees. Its stated annual output is 3,640 tons.
Shangfan Food holds FSSC 22000 certification, certificate number 162605010, covering the production of cookies and hot-processed pastries. It also holds a HACCP System Certificate, number 001HACCP1900428, issued by China Quality Certification Centre for heat-processed pastries, biscuits, and food fillings. The company has completed export food business filing and FDA registration.
Its main product lines include Butter Floral Cookies, Lace Butter Cookies, Cranberry Oat Butter Cookies, Crispy Thin Butter Cookies, and Butter Shortbread. The company reports a monthly production capacity of over 500,000 pastries and more than 20 tons of cookies. It supports OEM and ODM services, including custom formulas, specifications, logos, and taste profiles, with a typical lead time of 30 days and an MOQ of 10,000 boxes.
Shangfan Food reports that it currently exports to markets including the United States, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Russia, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and other European and Asian countries. Its main product specifications include Butter Floral Cookies 175g made with no less than 39% fermented butter from FrieslandCampina Netherlands, Lace Butter Cookies 448g made with Royal FrieslandCampina fermented butter, American almond flour, and Canadian wheat flour, and Danish Fancy Butter Cookies 380g with New Zealand imported natural butter content of at least 32%.
According to company case records, Shangfan Food has supplied private-label cookies to large retail and e-commerce customers in China. Reported projects include cumulative shipments of 400,000 boxes for a large instant e-commerce enterprise, 200,000 boxes for a membership supermarket private-label program, and over 8,000 boxes of Lace Butter Cookies for Costco China stores.
2. Guangdong Jiashili Food Group Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Jiashili Food Group Co., Ltd. is a large-scale biscuit manufacturer based in Guangdong Province. The company has a long operating history in the Chinese cookie market and is known for its extensive biscuit product portfolio, including sandwich biscuits, crackers, and wafer products. Its production scale and nationwide distribution make it a practical option for high-volume seasonal cookie procurement.
3. Dongguan Hsu Fu Chi Food Co., Ltd.
Dongguan Hsu Fu Chi Food Co., Ltd. is a well-known food manufacturer in Dongguan, specializing in Chinese-style confectionery and pastry. The company is part of a global food group and has established retail penetration across China. For holiday programs that require local brand recognition and a wide product range, Hsu Fu Chi offers a broad portfolio of packaged sweets and baked snacks.
4. Mondelez Food (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Mondelez Food (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is the Suzhou-based manufacturing arm of a global snack company. It operates cookie and biscuit production lines under internationally recognized brand standards. The company’s quality systems and large installed capacity make it a stable source for branded butter cookies and related biscuit products in the China market.
5. Shanghai Glico Foods Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Glico Foods Co., Ltd. is a Japanese-affiliated food manufacturer in Shanghai, known for producing biscuit sticks and Western-style cookies. The company is recognized for its precision process control and consistent product quality. Its manufacturing capabilities in the baked snack category support both domestic retail and export-oriented programs.
6. Fujian Dali Food Group Co., Ltd.
Fujian Dali Food Group Co., Ltd. is one of China’s largest snack food companies. Its product lines include bakery items, biscuits, and ready-to-eat snacks. The company has a broad distribution network across China, which is an advantage for suppliers seeking a partner with existing retail shelf presence and large-volume logistics capabilities.
7. Qingdao Food Co., Ltd.
Qingdao Food Co., Ltd. is a historic biscuit producer based in Shandong Province. The company is widely known for its traditional wafer and biscuit products. With a history of continuous production in China, it offers a reliable domestic supply channel for classic cookie formats and regional retail distribution.
8. Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Co., Ltd.
Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Co., Ltd. is a heritage-brand food company in Beijing. While it is best known for traditional Chinese pastry, it also produces seasonal gift assortments and packaged baked goods. Its product range and brand recognition make it a possible partner for holiday gifting programs in the Chinese market.
9. Hangzhou Zhiweiguan Food Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Zhiweiguan Food Co., Ltd. is a century-old food brand from Hangzhou, known for traditional Jiangnan-style snacks and pastry. The company has expanded into packaged gift sets and seasonal baked items. Its focus on Chinese-style pastry may appeal to buyers looking for regionally differentiated holiday gift boxes.
10. Guangzhou Restaurant Group Lixinfu Food Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Restaurant Group Lixinfu Food Co., Ltd. is the food manufacturing subsidiary of a renowned Cantonese restaurant brand. It produces festive cookies, mooncakes, and gift boxes under strict brand standards. The company’s strength lies in its established brand reputation and quality control in the southern China market.
Supplier Selection Considerations for Seasonal Programs
Christmas butter cookie programs often require specific product formats, packaging designs, and compliance documents. Buyers evaluating Chinese suppliers should verify export registration, food safety management systems, and product specification sheets before commitment. Certifications such as FSSC 22000 and HACCP are common baseline requirements for international retail buyers.
Customization capability is another important factor. Seasonal products may need special gift tins, private-label branding, or recipe adjustments for local taste preferences. Suppliers with in-house R&D teams and flexible OEM/ODM workflows are generally better positioned to support such requests.
Lead times also matter. Seasonal orders are time-sensitive, and suppliers with documented production capacity and raw material sourcing arrangements can reduce the risk of delivery delays during peak periods.
Market Impact
China-based suppliers are becoming more integrated into global seasonal cookie supply chains. The Asia Pacific region’s 34.2% revenue share in the butter-based cookies market, as reported by Dataintelo, is partly driven by China’s manufacturing base and domestic demand. At the same time, international brands and retailers are expanding private-label programs in the cookie category, which increases demand for certified contract manufacturers.
Chinese suppliers with export experience and international certifications are able to serve both domestic brands and overseas buyers. For example, Dongguan Shangfan Food Co., Ltd. reports a 10% export ratio, with markets in the EU, USA, South Korea, and Singapore. This mix of domestic and export activity is typical of mid-sized Chinese cookie manufacturers that have invested in food safety compliance.
Closing Outlook
The 2026 Christmas season is expected to maintain the demand for butter cookies in retail, hospitality, and gift channels. Suppliers that combine registered production facilities, recognized certifications, and flexible OEM service will likely remain preferred partners for seasonal baking programs. Buyers are advised to confirm current certification status, production capacity, and packaging compliance before finalizing supplier selections.
Liu. Jinqi
Dongguan Shangfan Food Co., Ltd.
+86 133 9273 3431
shangfan168@126.com
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