Crossing Borders to Embark on an Industrial Study Tour

On January 12, 2026, a high-end business delegation of leading Chinese enterprises in the egg industry departed from China, officially commencing a five-day study tour of South Korea’s industrial sector. The delegation brought together representatives from dozens of prominent domestic companies across the egg industry value chain, including Gerun Food Group, Beijing Jiudian Nutrition, Anyou Biotechnology, and Shanghai Vancon Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. The mission aims to gain an in-depth understanding of the current state of South Korea’s poultry farming and food industries through on-site visits to Korean government agencies, industry-leading enterprises, university research institutes, and cultural landmarks, thereby drawing international insights to drive innovation, upgrading, and sustainable development within China’s egg industry value chain.

The delegation posed for a group photo in front of a South Korean company.

*The delegation posed for a group photo in front of the company during their visit.*

Upon arriving in South Korea, the delegation’s first stop was the Korean Poultry Association for an exchange. Established in 1962, the association now has over 1,500 members and plays a key coordinating role in industry standardization, improving farming techniques, and ensuring egg product quality. According to the association, by the fourth quarter of 2025, South Korea’s laying hen inventory had reached 77.72 million, with an egg-processing rate as high as 30%—up more than 50% from a decade earlier. At the same time, annual imports of processed egg products totaled 6.5 million tons, creating a mature supply model of “domestic production plus overseas supplementation.” This data deeply impressed the delegation: in just a few decades, South Korea achieved a dramatic increase in its egg-processing rate, and the technological expertise and industrial model behind this progress are worthy of in-depth study and emulation by Chinese companies specializing in egg-processing equipment.

Visiting Benchmark Companies to Gain Insights into the Cutting Edge of Technological Innovation

The delegation visited four representative enterprises, covering four major areas: egg-processing technology, farming equipment, full-industry-chain operations, and feed additives.

In Modern MDS Company The delegation gained an in-depth understanding of the core microwave drying and sterilization process. This technology achieves instantaneous sterilization and drying through molecular frictional heating, far surpassing the efficiency of conventional methods. It enables direct production of ready-to-eat egg products such as soft-boiled eggs and hot-spring eggs at the farm level, with soft-boiled eggs boasting a digestibility rate as high as 96%. Furthermore, its EGGMONEY equipment can efficiently process farming waste like discarded eggs and dead poultry without generating foul odors or leachate, while reducing energy consumption by 15%–40%. As a professional in the egg-processing equipment sector, Chairman Wang Hongwei highly praised Modern MDS’s technological innovations in microwave sterilization and environmentally friendly treatment, and engaged in detailed discussions with Korean technical experts regarding equipment and process specifics.

In Sung Kwang Company The delegation visited this well-established livestock equipment company, founded in 1976. Shengguang specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of poultry‑raising equipment such as water lines, fans, and feeders. Drawing on nearly half a century of technical expertise, it provides the Korean poultry industry with stable, reliable hardware support. Its commitment to core competencies and relentless pursuit of excellence in equipment manufacturing aligns closely with Fankong Machinery’s two‑decade journey of deep specialization in egg‑processing equipment. The two parties exchanged views on integrating equipment across the rearing and processing stages.

In Harim Company The delegation gained firsthand insight into the closed-loop, end-to-end operational model of this renowned South Korean food-processing company. Since its inception in 1978 as the Hwangdeung Farm, Harim has progressively built a vertically integrated value chain spanning “breeding–processing–distribution.” The group owns premium chicken brands and fresh egg products; its Xiajinlin Grade‑A special eggs sold in packs of 30, along with ready‑to‑eat items like baked eggs, are highly favored by consumers. Harim aims to rank among the top ten global poultry‑food companies by 2030, and its capabilities in full‑chain integration and quality‑control systems provided valuable reference for the delegation.

The delegation posed for a group photo at the Samsung Innovation Museum.

*The delegation posed for a commemorative photo in front of the Samsung Innovation Museum (S/I/M)*

During the inspection, the delegation also visited Samsung Innovation Museum As South Korea’s largest museum dedicated to the history of the electronics industry, its closed-loop design—comprising “historical exhibits, immersive experiences, and innovation incubation”—and its innovation culture of “encouraging exploration and embracing failure” left a deep impression on the delegation. The museum’s articulation of a long-term development philosophy and a model for building an innovation ecosystem offered cross-industry insights to agricultural equipment companies seeking to overcome growth bottlenecks and achieve sustainable development.

Panel Discussion: Exploring Opportunities for Industry Development Together

During visits to various enterprises, the delegation held numerous symposiums and exchanges with Korean technical experts. The Korean specialists delivered focused presentations on topics such as egg-processing technologies, upgrades to farming equipment, and innovations in feed additives, while members of the delegation actively asked questions and engaged in in-depth discussions based on their own companies’ practices.

On-site discussion and exchange

*The delegation held a symposium and exchange with the company and sampled Korean egg products on site.*

At the symposium, the Korean side also showcased a variety of egg product samples for the delegation to sample. From soft-boiled and onsen eggs to baked eggs and flavored braised eggs, the diverse range and recent production dates allowed the delegation to directly observe the strong demand in the Korean retail market for high-quality, convenient egg products. During the discussion, Chairman Wang Hongwei noted that South Korea’s 30% egg processing rate and the booming ready-to-eat egg market indicate substantial growth potential in the advanced egg-processing equipment sector. As a domestic supplier of complete egg-processing systems, Fankong Machinery should draw on South Korea’s cutting-edge technologies in microwave sterilization, automated grading, and environmentally friendly treatment to continuously drive technological upgrades and product iterations of Chinese-made equipment, thereby better meeting the industry’s need as it transitions from basic fresh-egg processing to sophisticated, value-added processing.

Forging friendships to jointly promote China–South Korea industrial cooperation

The five-day fact-finding tour was both intensive and rewarding. The delegation not only gained cutting-edge insights into technologies and business models but also forged strong professional ties with the Korea Poultry Association and the companies visited. Following the symposium, the Chinese and Korean sides held a brief yet solemn ceremony to exchange commemorative gifts, jointly looking ahead to future cooperation in areas such as technical exchanges on egg-processing equipment and supply-chain collaboration.

Chairman Wang Hongwei and his Korean friends exchanged souvenirs.

*Chairman Wang Hongwei (left) and a Korean friend exchange souvenirs, strengthening ties between the Chinese and Korean industries.*

Chairwoman Wang Hongwei stated that her recent trip to South Korea has reshaped her understanding of the international development of the egg-processing industry. The country’s mature experience in boosting egg-processing rates, applying technological innovations, integrating the entire industrial chain, and fostering collaboration among industry, academia, and research institutions offers multidimensional insights for Fan Kong Machinery’s future growth: First, the company must remain driven by technological innovation, increasing R&D investment in core egg-processing equipment and adopting advanced processes such as microwave sterilization and environmentally friendly treatment. Second, it should align with the trend toward full-chain integration, providing customers with end-to-end equipment solutions spanning from farming to processing. Third, it must monitor shifts in the end‑consumer market and proactively develop equipment for emerging segments—such as ready‑to‑eat egg products and functional eggs—to help clients seize opportunities in the deep‑processing market.

Conclusion

This trip to South Korea for fact-finding is an important initiative by Shanghai Vancon Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. to embrace a global perspective and benchmark against international best practices. By immersing itself in the frontline of South Korea’s layer chicken industry, Vancon Machinery not only identified gaps and challenges but also gained insights into the future development direction and market opportunities for China’s egg-processing equipment sector. Moving forward, Vancon Machinery will translate the knowledge and lessons learned from this visit into concrete actions—driving technological innovation and product upgrades—while continuing to deepen its expertise in egg-processing equipment. With more advanced machinery and more professional services, the company aims to support the transformation and upgrading of China’s egg-processing industry toward higher quality and greater value-added, working together with industry peers to promote the high-quality development of China’s egg industry chain.

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About Shanghai Vancon Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Vancon Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. is located at No. 1699 Lizheng Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It is a company specializing in the design of egg-processing production lines, equipment R&D, and manufacturing. With over twenty years of experience in the egg industry, its main products include egg collection machines, egg washing machines, fully automatic filters, and sterilizers. , Fully Automatic CIP Complete sets of egg-processing equipment, including systems and central control systems, enable us to provide customers with a one-stop solution covering entire line design, equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning, as well as operation and maintenance services. Our products are widely used in egg processing, food manufacturing, and other sectors, and we are committed to creating sustained value for our customers.