Taiwan’s snacks, specialty teas, and dried delicacies are in higher demand in Hong Kong than ever before. However, shipping dry food across the strait isn’t just about moving boxes—it’s about preserving flavor, ensuring food safety, and navigating import regulations. If you are a food importer or a Taiwan-based brand, here is how to optimize your food logistics in 2026.

1. Choosing the Right Mode for Shelf Life

Dry food is generally shelf-stable, but it is sensitive to humidity and temperature fluctuations.

• Air Freight: Recommended for high-value dry foods with shorter best-before dates (e.g., premium pastries or organic snacks).

• Sea Freight (LCL): The most popular choice for bulk dry goods like noodles, dried fruits, and canned items. TDS ensures our containers are clean and moisture-controlled to prevent spoilage.
  
  

2. Packaging is Key: Protecting the “Crunch”

Taiwan-HK transit involves multiple touchpoints. To ensure your products arrive in retail-ready condition:

• Moisture Protection: Use desiccant packs for items sensitive to Hong Kong’s high humidity.

• Crush-Proofing: Dry snacks (like crackers) require specific palletization techniques to prevent pressure damage during stacking.
  
  

3. Hong Kong Food Import Regulations 2026

While Hong Kong is a free port, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has specific guidelines for labeling and additives.

• Documentation: Ensure your “Certificate of Origin” and “Health Certificate” (if applicable) are ready.

• Labelling: Does your packaging meet HK’s bilingual (English/Chinese) nutritional labeling requirements? TDS can provide advice on compliance before your goods leave Taiwan.
  
  

4. Strategic Warehousing in Hong Kong

Once your dry food arrives, storage is critical. TDS’s Hong Kong facilities offer climate-controlled warehousing in Kwai Chung. This prevents the “oil oxidation” common in nuts and snacks stored in poorly ventilated spaces, ensuring your customers always receive the freshest product.

Why TDS for Your Food Business?

With 60 years of experience, TDS specializes in “Clean Logistics.” We treat food shipments with the highest hygiene standards, offering seamless customs clearance and rapid distribution to HK supermarkets, HKTVmall warehouses, or direct-to-consumer.