CJ Research Center Europe
- Type
- Research, Education & Health Organisation
- Location
- Wageningen, Netherlands
- Industries
- Alternative proteins, Animal feed, Food ingredients & products, Food reformulation, New food processing techniques, Food safety & quality, Food ingredients, Circular economy, Waste efficiency
- Domains
- Beverages, Processed food products, Ingredients, Feed, Rice, Plant based primary products, Amino acids, Functional ingredients
- Technologies
- Fermentation, Microbial biotechnology, Enzyme technology, Process automation, Biotechnology & sustainable inputs, Robotics & Automation, Processing
About CJ Research Center Europe
CJ CheilJedang is a South Korean food and bio company with roots dating back to 1953, when it began as the country’s first sugar manufacturer. Over more than 70 years, it has expanded from core food ingredients into a broad portfolio spanning packaged foods, home meal replacements, seasonings, snacks, health-oriented foods, and biotechnology-based ingredients and materials.
The company positions itself as a global lifestyle company that creates health, happiness, and convenience. It emphasizes K-Food globalization, premium quality, and innovation, while also building a BIO business grounded in fermentation technology and sustainable solutions.
Core Values
- Health and Wellness: The company repeatedly frames its mission around improving consumers’ well-being through healthier food choices, functional ingredients, and nutrition-focused innovation.
- Convenience: Many of its food offerings are designed for modern lifestyles, with an emphasis on ready-to-eat, easy-to-prepare, and portable products.
- Innovation: CJ CheilJedang highlights continuous R&D, advanced processing, fermentation technology, and new product development as central to its growth.
- Sustainability: The company promotes a “Nature to Nature” approach, aiming to reduce environmental impact through carbon reduction, circular economy practices, and eco-friendly BIO technologies.
- Global Mindset: It stresses the globalization of Korean food and the expansion of its food and BIO businesses across international markets.
Unique Aspects
- First sugar manufacturer in Korea: CJ CheilJedang traces its origins to the country’s first sugar production, giving it a long industrial heritage in food ingredients and processing.
- Strong K-Food globalization platform: The company uses brands such as bibigo and its food R&D capabilities to adapt Korean flavors for local markets around the world.
- Deep fermentation and BIO expertise: Its BIO business is built on decades of microbial fermentation know-how and spans amino acids, taste solutions, nutrition solutions, and biodegradable materials.
- Global manufacturing and sales footprint: The company operates across many countries and reports a broad international network of subsidiaries and production bases, supporting both food and BIO businesses.
- Integrated R&D infrastructure: CJ Blossom Park and the Food R&D Institute support product development, commercialization, and the globalization of Korean food through advanced processing technology.
- Sustainability and compliance focus: The company publicly emphasizes carbon neutrality, zero waste, ESG governance, and formal compliance systems, including ISO 37301 certification.