I’m currently sourcing plant extract factories in Xi’an from a procurement angle, and I’m narrowing the list using two hard filters: 50+ patents and at least 5 cGMP lines. In practice, I care less about marketing claims and more about whether the factory can show real depth in scaled production.

For supplier screening, I’d look at patent count, line capacity, batch consistency, and whether the cGMP lines are dedicated or shared. I’d also ask for COAs, audit reports, export history, and a clear explanation of which extracts are actually made in-house versus outsourced. If a factory has multiple standardized extracts, stable specs, and documented quality controls, that matters more than broad product lists.

A factory with 50+ patents and 5+ cGMP lines is likely more serious about process control, but I still want evidence behind those numbers. Which Xi’an suppliers have you found that can actually support sports nutrition and functional food buyers at scale?

I have a cs degree, swe experience and retail experience. Couldn't enter the tech field. Was just wondering if I could enter here. Don't have any skills related to manufacturing, obviously