Explore our most popular freeze-dried candy lines โ bold flavours loved by New Zealand retailers, gift shops, and food distributors.
China's first freeze-dried candy manufacturer โ delivering world-class confectionery to New Zealand and beyond since 2003.
Founded in 2003 by Ms. Wu Minli, Nantong Litai Jianlong Food Co., Ltd. started from a lifelong passion for confectionery. With the vision to bring sweetness to every home, we have been committed to creating delicious, joyful confections for customers around the world. We are proud to be the first freeze-dried candy manufacturer in China, and our products have earned the trust of buyers and retailers across New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe, and more than 30 countries and regions globally.
Everything we do is guided by a commitment to quality, innovation, and making every moment sweeter for our customers in New Zealand and worldwide.
To craft high-quality, delightful confections that make every moment sweeter โ from New Zealand gift shops to global supermarket shelves.
New Zealand's confectionery sector is a dynamic and growing market, with gummy and freeze-dried candy emerging as one of the fastest-expanding categories.
New Zealand's confectionery industry generates hundreds of millions of NZD annually, with specialty candy segments โ including gummies and freeze-dried sweets โ recording double-digit growth year-on-year. Major retail chains such as Countdown, New World, and Pak'nSave have significantly expanded their premium candy aisles to meet rising consumer demand.
Due to New Zealand's relatively small domestic manufacturing base, the majority of gummy and freeze-dried candy products are imported โ primarily from China, the United States, and Europe. This creates significant opportunities for established manufacturers like Nantong Litai Jianlong to supply New Zealand importers, wholesalers, and private-label brands directly.
Beyond supermarkets, New Zealand has seen rapid growth in specialty candy stores, pop-up sweet shops, and online confectionery retailers. Platforms like TradeMe and independent e-commerce stores have made it easier than ever for Kiwi consumers to access unique, imported candy varieties including spicy-flavoured freeze-dried gummies.
New Zealand consumers are increasingly health-conscious, driving demand for candies with natural flavours, reduced sugar, no artificial colours, and allergen-free formulations. Freeze-dried candy aligns well with these preferences, offering intense flavour with a lighter, crunchier texture that appeals to health-aware Kiwi shoppers.
Understanding the forces driving New Zealand's candy industry helps us deliver products that are perfectly positioned for local success.
Our gummy and freeze-dried candy products are perfectly suited to a wide range of New Zealand commercial and consumer scenarios.
Whether you're a New Zealand retailer looking to launch your own private-label gummy candy brand, or an importer seeking a reliable freeze-dried candy manufacturer, we offer comprehensive one-stop OEM and ODM solutions tailored to your needs.
Discover our complete product catalogue โ bold, innovative freeze-dried candy designed to delight New Zealand consumers and stand out on retail shelves.
