Every manufacturer and partner in the MFS network has been visited, qualified, and worked with directly. This page documents who they are and what that relationship means in practice.
Most trading companies work from databases and trade directories. MFS works from direct relationships — manufacturers that our China operations team has visited, assessed, and in most cases worked with across multiple orders.
The network is deliberately limited. We add partners when a genuine commercial need exists and when we are confident in the manufacturer's quality, reliability, and ability to serve the Scandinavian market. We do not list partners we have not worked with.
Partner information on this page reflects the relationships as understood at the time of publication. Specific certifications, exclusivity arrangements, and capacity figures should be confirmed with MFS directly before being used in commercial decisions.
Every manufacturer in the MFS network is assessed against the same criteria before any commercial relationship is established — and reviewed against them on an ongoing basis.
No partner enters the MFS network without a physical facility visit by our China operations team. We verify production capability, working conditions, and quality processes in person.
Manufacturers must be able to meet European import requirements — food safety documentation, CE marking where relevant, and the administrative capability to handle export logistics correctly.
Sample products are assessed before any commercial order is placed. For ongoing supply relationships, quality is reviewed against specification with each shipment. Inconsistency ends the relationship.
International supply chains fail at the communication layer as often as the quality layer. We only work with manufacturers who communicate clearly, respond consistently, and flag problems before they become shipment issues.
Condiment producers, pickled goods manufacturers, and food ingredient suppliers serving the Scandinavian HoReCa and distribution markets.
A leading Chinese manufacturer of premium soy sauce, vinegar, and seasoning products — including organically certified and traditionally brewed varieties. [TO VERIFY: Specific product range supplied to Scandinavian market, current certifications]. The company operates at significant scale within the Chinese condiment category and holds export approvals for European markets.
MFS sources condiment and sauce products from Qianhe for Nordic distributors and HoReCa supply. The relationship provides direct access to factory pricing and product specifications without intermediary layers. [TO VERIFY: Duration of relationship, specific product categories currently active]
A specialist manufacturer of sushi ginger, pickled vegetables, and related food products for export to European markets. Products are available in multiple grades, packaging formats, and private label configurations suited to both foodservice and retail distribution channels.
MFS supplies Laiwu Wenyuan products to Scandinavian sushi restaurants, Asian food distributors, and HoReCa buyers requiring consistent, documented supply of sushi ingredients. [TO VERIFY: Specific grades available, current minimum order quantities, private label capability]
Factory-direct access to Chinese glassware and industrial product manufacturing, with exclusive Scandinavian market representation.
A Chinese manufacturer producing mouth-blown and machine-produced glass products to European quality standards. The product range includes hospitality glassware, drinkware, branded and decorated glass, and POS solutions. [TO VERIFY: Full product range, specific certifications, production capacity]
MFS holds exclusive Scandinavian market representation for MDS Shanxi Midas Industrial. [TO VERIFY: Confirm exclusivity scope, geographic coverage, and current contract status] This arrangement gives buyers in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark direct factory access and pricing without the standard importer margin layer.
The entities that enable MFS to operate with genuine presence in both markets — not as a broker, but as an active participant in supply chain and market development.
Funuo International Trading is MFS's operational entity in China — the vehicle through which MFS maintains permanent market presence in Bengbu. It is not a partner in the conventional sense: it is MFS's China platform, staffed by the same team that handles all supplier relationships, factory visits, quality assurance, and logistics coordination on behalf of MFS clients.
Through Funuo, MFS also facilitates access to bonded warehouse solutions and cross-border e-commerce infrastructure for Nordic brands seeking structured entry into the Chinese market.
China-side operations entity. Not a third-party agent — the operational arm of MFS in China.
[TO VERIFY: Please provide a description of Sinoflow's role, product area or service, and the nature of its relationship with MFS. The following is a placeholder framework:]
Sinoflow supports MFS operations in the areas of [logistics / trade finance / customs clearance / market access — confirm correct description], providing capability in [specific market or function to be confirmed].
[TO VERIFY: Nature of relationship — supplier, logistics partner, trade finance, market access, or other]
Having offices in Oslo and Bengbu is only useful if both sides are operationally active. Here is what each market presence contributes to every sourcing project.
Norway · OsloClient relationships, market development, and commercial strategy for the Scandinavian market
Joachim Hansen — commercial lead and founder. Primary contact for all new and existing clients.
Scandinavian-language client communication, local market knowledge, and Norwegian business registration and accountability
MFS AS · Org. 916 693 451 · Norway
China · BengbuSupplier management, factory visits, quality assurance, production oversight, and logistics coordination
Lili Qian — China operations lead, managing all supplier and manufacturer relationships through Funuo International Trading
Physical factory visits, direct supplier negotiation, on-site quality inspection, and logistics coordination that cannot be done remotely
Funuo International Trading Company · Bengbu, Anhui Province · [TO VERIFY: Chinese business registration number if available]
Not everything we source is published here. If you are looking for a specific category, tell us — we will tell you honestly whether our network covers it.
