CJ CheilJedang

CJ CheilJedang is a South Korea-based global food and bio company with over 70 years of history, operating across multiple industries including food, bio technology, and life sciences. Originally founded as a sugar manufacturing business, the company has grown into one of Korea's largest conglomerates, evolving into a global lifestyle company focused on health, joy, and convenience. CJ CheilJedang operates a diverse portfolio of proprietary brands, referred to internally as 'ONLYONE' brands, which span consumer food products, food ingredients, bio-based materials, and animal nutrition. On the food side, the company manufactures and markets a wide range of products including fermented foods, seasoning and flavor ingredients, frozen foods, processed meats, and ready-to-eat meal solutions. Its flagship brands are well-known across Asian markets and have expanded significantly into North America, Europe, and other global regions, driven in part by the global popularity of Korean cuisine. The company's bio division focuses on the development and production of amino acids, nucleotides, and other fermentation-derived ingredients used in food, feed, and pharmaceutical applications. CJ CheilJedang is a leading global supplier of lysine, tryptophan, threonine, and other essential amino acids used in animal feed and human nutrition. Its fermentation technology and large-scale bio manufacturing capabilities position it as a key B2B supplier to food manufacturers, nutritional product companies, and animal feed producers worldwide. The company has a significant international manufacturing and distribution footprint, with production facilities located across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. This global infrastructure enables it to serve CPG brands, foodservice operators, and industrial customers at scale. Notable among its consumer-facing brands is Bibigo, a globally distributed line of Korean-inspired food products including dumplings, sauces, and ready meals, which has become one of the company's primary vehicles for international consumer market expansion. CJ CheilJedang's animal nutrition business, previously operated under CJ Feed&Care, has transitioned to De Heus Animal Nutrition, reflecting the company's ongoing strategic realignment toward its core food and bio competencies. With a strong emphasis on proprietary technology, fermentation science, and vertically integrated production, CJ CheilJedang serves as both a consumer brand powerhouse and a sophisticated ingredient and bio-material supplier to global industries.