Kaifeng, Henan: Power Supply Energizes Global Success of Spicy & Sour Noodles

“All 22 of our production lines are running at full capacity to fulfill an 8 million RMB export order. None of this would be possible without the reliable electricity supply from the power company,” said Chen Hua, Deputy General Manager of Henan Lixing Yiyuan Food Co., Ltd., during a visit from staff of State Grid Kaifeng Power Supply Company on August 26.

According to the Henan Food Industry Association, more than 80% of China’s spicy & sour noodles come from Henan Province, with Tongxu County alone accounting for about 60% of national production and processing. With an annual capacity of 720 million tubs and a market share of over 60%, Tongxu has become a flagship brand of the food industry across the Eastern Henan Plain — and a growing name on the global stage.

To accelerate the growth of such local specialty enterprises, State Grid Kaifeng Power Supply Company focuses on four service priorities: optimizing the business environment, ensuring reliable power supply, lowering energy costs, and supporting rural revitalization. As part of these efforts, the utility regularly organizes customer outreach programs to gather first-hand insights into business operations and electricity needs.

Beyond safeguarding supply, the company provides value-added extended services for customer-owned facilities. Staff guide enterprises in regularly inspecting in-plant electrical systems, ensuring the safe and stable operation of production lines. They also develop customized energy-saving strategies based on production schedules and load fluctuations, helping businesses cut costs while enhancing efficiency.

With stable, reliable electricity as a solid backbone, Kaifeng’s noodle producers are powering local industry onto the world stage — turning a regional specialty into an international success story.