Crafting Natural Color and Flavor for Food Innovation
At BlackHut, we develop premium squid ink and natural ingredient solutions for chefs, food manufacturers, and culinary innovators who need consistency, safety, and real-world performance.
From a Passion for Ingredients to a Brand Built for Food Innovation
Founded in the summer of 1995, BlackHut began with a simple belief: food should be healthy, flavorful, and memorable. Three decades on, that conviction has become a deep commitment to high-quality natural ingredients for modern food.
As the business grew, that vision was passed on to the next generation, Ted Wu. He carries forward the founding philosophy while embracing innovation.
Today, BlackHut is the natural-color extension of Welfare Food — focused on premium squid ink, developed with leading research partners including the University of Maryland's food biochemistry laboratory.
Trust, Backed by Documentation.
We believe trust should be verifiable. From raw material selection to finished product control, BlackHut supports partners with food safety certifications, technical documents, and a production model built for long-term collaboration.
International Food Safety
Verified production aligned with leading international food safety standards. Documentation is available on request to support your evaluation.
View →Stable Supply & Production
Backed by Welfare Food's own production facility, established in 2009. Reliable supply, batch consistency, and capacity ready for scale-up.
View →Technical Documentation
Specification sheets, certification documents, country-of-origin and allergen statements available to evaluate fit with confidence.
View →OEM & ODM Support
Private label, customized packaging, and commercial cooperation support — from concept and pilot to confident commercial launch.
Wherever Food Innovation Happens, We Fit In.
From fine dining kitchens to large-scale manufacturing lines, BlackHut works with partners across the food value chain — adapting format, packaging, and support to match each scenario.
Ready to Turn Your Next Food Idea Into a Market-Ready Product?
Whether you are developing a new product, refining a formula, or sourcing a more distinctive natural ingredient, our team is here to help you find the right fit — from sample testing and specification to custom packaging and long-term ingredient partnership.
Ted Wu
CEO
Candice Wu
Business Development Manager
Joyce Wu
R&D / Food Technology Manager
Joanna Wu
Operation / Supply Chain Manager
Tell us about your application — we'll respond with a sample plan within 2 business days.