Angel Yeast (SHA: 600298)

There are only a few companies that have undergone a transformation as remarkable as Angel Yeast. This powerhouse, founded in 1986, started with a focus on bread yeast, later expanding its reach to stand at the forefront of global yeast technology. Today, Angel Yeast (SHA: 600298) is one of the world's leading biotech firms in yeast extract (YE) and dry yeast.

From its modest beginnings, Angel Yeast has become a critical player in various sectors, including culinary, nutritional and biotechnological applications. Its diverse portfolio ranges from traditional baking ingredients like saccharomyces cerevisiae to sophisticated biotech solutions such as specialized enzymes. This versatility allows the company to meet the wide-ranging demands of industries worldwide.

Angel Yeast’s rapid ascent is underpinned by its strong commitment to research and development. It has established a network of 16 production bases and 12 technical centers across strategic locations like China and Egypt. These facilities are more than just production hubs; they are centers of innovation where over 600 professionals are dedicated to pioneering new technologies and scientific discoveries for yeast. Its presence extends across 11 holding subsidiaries and production sites worldwide, exerting a global influence.

“Driven by the technological progress in related application fields, Angel Yeast has promoted the establishment of standards for yeast series products and effectively improved the advanced nature and international level of global yeast products,” says Tao Hang, general manager of Angel Yeast North America.

Angel Yeast’s guiding principle is, “Developing yeast biotechnology to innovate for a healthier life.” Committed to exploring how biotechnology can improve lifestyles and promote harmony with nature, it uses yeast fermentation to enhance the taste, quality and nutritional value of yeast products. Backed by robust research capabilities and a reliable supply chain, it paves the way for culinary excellence, ensuring the utmost satisfaction for partners and consumers.

Angel Yeast Extract sees the future of flavor as a perceivable reality shaped by its scientific discoveries and innovative yeast solutions. As it remains at the forefront of yeast technology, the company continues to redefine taste experiences and global dietary practices while advocating for nutrition worldwide.

A Multi-Dimensional Business Approach

Over the past 38 years, Angel Yeast has strategically diversified its product offerings beyond its foundational yeast technology, establishing a comprehensive ecosystem in the Chinese yeast industry. This remarkable journey involves the creation of seven advanced core technology systems, each designed to address unique industry challenges and enhance customer value.

Angel Yeast is dedicated to enhancing the production and application of highly active yeast in baking and pasta fermentation. It created its offerings to meet these markets’ diverse, global demands, ensuring the versatility needed to accommodate various culinary practices and evolving consumer preferences.

A dedication to natural, healthy products is evident in its significant investment in deep processing technologies, such as enzymatic hydrolysis and thermal reaction.

These methods have enabled the production of yeast extracts that enhance flavor while providing a nutritional alternative for conventional additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium 5’-ribonucleotides (I+G). This aligns with increasing consumer demand for wholesome, delicious and natural food options.

Angel Yeast has tapped into the robust nutritional profile of yeast, using it to extract vital ingredients for human, animal and microbial nutrition. This approach not only meets nutritional needs but also converts yeast by-products and metabolites into organic fertilizers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Sustainability pervades all of its operations, with a green development system ensuring clean production and optimal resource utilization. Outdated and inefficient industrial processes are being modernized into safer, healthier alternatives. This commitment is further evident in advancements in biocatalysis and enzyme preparation technologies facilitated by cutting-edge molecular biology research.

The innovation streak continues with Angel Yeast’s strain development technology, which focuses on breeding yeast strains that have superior industrial attributes. This ensures continuous product improvement, laying the foundation for the company's enduring growth and market leadership. “Our vision to remain an international powerhouse in biotechnology carries forward our enterprise spirit of pursuing excellence, daring to innovate and never being satisfied,” says Hang.

Angel Yeast is stepping up with the production of highquality, complete yeast proteins. These proteins are free from the risks associated with transgenic or animal-derived sources. Its nutritional benefits and efficient production make it a promising solution, bridging the impending protein gap and shaping the future of nutrition. Through strategic diversification and a relentless pursuit of innovation, Angel Yeast has both expanded its product portfolio and reinforced its commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction.

Innovations in Food Safety and Automation

Since its inception, Angel Yeast has constantly raised benchmarks for food safety and production automation through innovative operational practices. A commitment to product safety is evident in its adoption of the CIP aseptic management mode and compliance with internationally acclaimed food safety standards, such as BRCGS, HACCP, and FSSC22000. This ensures that every product leaving Angel Yeast factories meets the highest safety criteria.

By leveraging state-of-the-art automation equipment and artificial intelligence technologies, it has modernized its production lines to minimize human interaction.

“Our entire process, from raw material unloading to warehousing, production, packing, palletizing, transportation, and delivery of finished products is unmanned, minimizing human intervention and ensuring zero contact between raw materials, finished products and personnel,” states Hang.

An industrial Internet identification analysis link was established to offer complete traceability of its products. Clients can monitor the entire production process, ensuring that all products adhere to the strictest quality and safety standards. Angel Yeast's dedication to transparency and quality was internationally recognized in 2020 when its food safety management system passed the rigorous American Institute of Baking (AIB) audit.

Continuing to promote food safety, Angel Yeast remains dedicated to its research and development (R&D) strategy, which focuses on the development of natural, nutritious and delicious products. It supports this mission with substantial investments in R&D infrastructure, including a national enterprise technology center, a CNAS-accredited laboratory, and collaboration with various research institutions.

Beyond its technical advancements, it has significantly expanded its global presence and consumer trust. With over three decades of industry experience, it has cultivated a strong brand reputation, becoming the world’s largest supplier of yeast extract and the second-largest producer of dry yeast. Its strategic global expansions have resulted in 12 factories worldwide and a distribution network that spans 160 regions.

Resilient Supply Chain Strategy for Customer-Centric Innovation

In the volatile global logistics landscape, there are numerous obstacles—from unpredictable freight costs to localized conflicts and looming threats of strikes. In response, Angel Yeast safeguards its supply chain integrity and operational efficiency. By strategically establishing local warehouses and inventories in key locations, the company shields itself against transportation disruptions and sudden spikes in demand. This approach ensures swift order fulfillment and seamless adaptation to temporary demand surges

Beyond logistical efficiency, Angel Yeast values strong customer relationships, actively partnering with clients to gain invaluable insights into their evolving needs and preferences.

“We use the customer feedback and market intelligence gathered from diverse channels like exhibitions, websites, and online platforms to align our product offerings with customer interests. Our products represent superior quality, competitive pricing, and supply chain reliability,” elaborates Hang.

Customers are given product samples for rigorous testing to ensure it has exceeded their expectations, securing sales and fostering long-term partnerships based on mutual trust and shared prosperity. Each successful sample and subsequent contract cements Angel Yeast’s status as a trusted ally in its customers' supply chain.

In a recent instance that showcases exceptional customercentricity, Angel Yeast helped a leading small-package seasoning and instant noodles manufacturer find a natural alternative to MSG, meeting consumer demand for clean-label products. The application team worked with the client to successfully replace MSG in their formula with Umami taste yeast extracts KU012, elevating the product’s taste and resonating with healthconscious consumers seeking flavorful yet nutritious options. Through the transformative change, the client successfully captured the attention of health-conscious consumers seeking flavorful yet nutritious food choices.

Such synergistic partnerships highlight Angel Yeast's extraordinary journey of achievements and strategic expansions. The company has rapidly gained prominence, debuting on the 2000 Shanghai Stock Exchange.

In a bold stride toward growth, it ventured into international markets, resulting in the inauguration of the Egyptian Angel Yeast plant in 2013. By 2021, the company expanded with subsidiaries in Singapore, Mexico, the U.S. and Germany, backed by investments in R&D.

Angel Yeast is shaping the future of dietary practices with its yeast solutions. From its humble beginnings as a base project to its current status as a global yeast technology leader, it has consistently pushed the boundaries of possibilities. Leveraging expertise to address evolving global needs, Angel Yeast advocates for nutrition worldwide, promoting awareness of balanced nutrition and the role of yeast-based products in achieving optimal health.