- The complex in central China is on the fast track to becoming a leading 
global yeast and biotech research platform

Angel Yeast Co., Ltd (https://en.angelyeast.com)("Angel Yeast"), a listed 
high-tech yeast company in China, has officially opened the doors of its 
purpose-built complex for industry technology research and development. 
Unveiled in June, the complex marks a major milestone for the group's 
scientific research process, as Angel Yeast continues to support the 
technological advancement of the biotechnology industry.

Located in Yichang City, Hubei Province in central China — the home of Angel 
Yeast's headquarters — the center spans a total area of 36,000sqm and can house 
up to 1,500 people engaged in R&D and related work. Planning for the project 
first commenced in October 2019, and more than 196 million yuan ($30 million) 
has been invested to date. After it is put into operation, Angel Yeast 
estimates that over $60 million will be allocated annually into scientific 
research, with the aim to transform the complex into a leading global yeast 
technology research platform and a world-class biotechnology product R&D center.

"We are thrilled to open our new R&D complex after more than a year of planning 
and construction. We believe this project will further accelerate the 
advancement of Angel Yeast's innovation system in major industries, including 
yeast and yeast derivatives, healthy ingredients and raw materials, nutrition 
and healthcare, and non-yeast related biotechnologies," said Xiong Tao, 
chairman of Angel Yeast.

Xiong pointed out that other than the development of biotechnology, the company 
pursues the innovation of healthy life as well. 

"By enhancing our independent innovation capabilities and strengthening our 
international cooperation, we have cemented Angel Yeast's position as a leader 
and pioneer in the development of the industry," he added.

The company's new R&D complex contains nine technical centers respectively for 
yeast and enzyme, industrial and brewing microbiology, protein nutrition and 
food flavoring, baking and Chinese dim sum, agricultural biotechnology, 
environmental protection, industrial innovation, nutrition & health, and 
testing. 

Researchers at Angel Yeast's complex will concentrate their efforts on 
exploring plant-based meat alternatives, food flavor enhancements, gut health 
and probiotics, clean nutritional sources for fermentation, immune health and 
sports nutrition, alternatives to antibiotics, and yeast production and 
sustainable development. 

Since its inception, Angel Yeast has remained committed to scientific and 
technological progress, and is leading or participating in the formulation of 
all national and industry standards for yeast and yeast derivatives. Angel 
Yeast is a two-time recipient of the National Science and Technology Progress 
Award, has received the National Quality Benchmarking Award, and been nominated 
for the third China Quality Award (CQA). 

Integrating local and global resources in its R&D efforts, the company has 
partnered with Novozymes to improve the application of enzymes in pasta 
products and with Chr. Hansen to develop probiotic formulations to meet the 
health needs of different consumer groups. 

To date, Angel Yeast has established multiple regional service centers to 
provide technical guidance for product applications in local markets around the 
world, including Cairo in Egypt, Lipetsk in Russia, and Manila in the 
Philippines.  

About Angel Yeast

Founded in 1986, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd specializes in the production of yeast 
and yeast derivatives. Its product range includes baker's yeast and 
ingredients, Chinese dim sum and seasoning, savory yeast extract, human health, 
animal nutrition, plant nutrition, distilled spirits and biofuels, microbial 
nutrition, and enzymes. At present, Angel Yeast has 11 international advanced 
production bases in China, Egypt, and Russia, and provides products and 
services for more than 150 countries and regions globally.

Source: Angel Yeast

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