About us

We’re Canadian-owned. China-experienced. And we’ve lived both sides of the market.

Chowtime was built by founders who’ve spent decades growing brands in both Canada and China—on the ground, inside the industry, from the factory floor to the retail shelf. Our team understands the culture, the context, and how business really gets done. With real offices and active teams in both countries, we bridge markets without the friction.

We don’t just help you launch.
We help you land, grow, and scale—with fewer missteps and more momentum.

What sets us apart:

Bicultural operations: Offices and local teams in both Canada and China
No language barriers: Our team handles cross-border communication and cultural nuance seamlessly
Direct access to distribution: Established relationships with retailers, e-commerce platforms, and partners
Deep marketing expertise: Strategic and executional know-how built from years of hands-on brand growth
Proven, practical experience: From logistics and labeling to sales activation—we’ve done the work ourselves

If you’re serious about growing your brand in China, or taking Chinese wellness products global, we’re the team that gets you there.

Our Founders

Fei An

Co-Founder

Mr. Fei An is a global entrepreneur and an architect currently based in Shanghai. His vast network of food industry players has been vital in helping brands build strong ecosystems for success in China.

Besides his experience with modern agriculture, Fei’s multi-faceted training and practice in architecture design and visual arts in Canada broadens his horizon, diversifies his perspectives and equips him with the skill sets and resources needed to be a global entrepreneur.

Barron Lau

Co-founder

Now based in Toronto, after 15 years in Asia, Barron Lau brings a rich blend of international experience and a deep passion for health and nutrition. As the owner of Round 5, he successfully licensed major global brands like UFC and managed global distribution to big box retailers such as Walmart. With over 12 years leading a marketing agency, Barron honed his skills in brand strategy and market growth. Now, through Chowtime Foods, he channels his passion and expertise to deliver premium, health-focused products that elevate everyday lives and make wellness accessible to all.

Paul Yip

Co-founder

Paul Yip is a seasoned entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the Canadian food industry. As a co-founder of Chowtime Foods and LCG Foods Distribution, he has played a pivotal role in introducing innovative and health-focused food products to the Canadian market. His extensive knowledge in food distribution, market trends, and strategic partnerships has positioned both companies as leaders in the specialty and health foods sectors, helping to expand their reach across Canada..

Simon Tung

Co-founder

Mr. Simon Tung has lived in China for over 2 decades. He brings the of experience in working with global brands and helping them at various stages in their journey within key Asian markets. As a Co-Founder and Partner of management consulting firm, RTG Consulting Group, Simon’s team has helped various luxury brands navigate various Asian markets including China, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand to name a few.

Angelito Tan, Jr

Co-Founder & CEO, RTG Group Asia

Angelito is the Co-Founder and CEO of RTG Group Asia. Angelito sets and oversees RTG Group Asia’s evolving vision. He is a featured speaker at global business conferences sharing his experience of the Asia market and is regularly in top international media.

Jason Gu

CEO Shang Nong Research Institute

Agriculture research institute Chief Consultant of YunnanBaiYao health industry incubation and accelerator. Secretary General of Shanghai fruit industry association brand committee. Visiting professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, department of agriculture. President of chain management class.

Yugang Wu

Director Shanghai International Manufacturing Promotion Center

Mr. WU is the Director of the Shanghai International Intelligent Manufacturing Promotion Center (a project center of UNIDO). He has also been the Deputy Director of CIFAL Shanghai, an affiliated training center to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) since 2006.