Performance Ingredients
Creating ONLYONE performance ingredients for people and the planet–from functional sweeteners, flour, and cooking oils to global animal nutrition solutions
powered by more than 70 years of food ingredient expertise and world-class eco-friendly fermentation technologies to shape a more sustainable and healthier future.
Performance Ingredients Business Unit
A global performance ingredients company delivering optimal solutions for customers through world-class technologies
Driven by a commitment to serve the nation through business, CJ CheilJedang began as Korea’s first sugar manufacturer in 1953 and has since expanded into flour milling and cooking oils. Today, we continue to broaden our functional food ingredients portfolio to include products such as alternative sweeteners, in line with changing consumer lifestyles and health needs.
In addition, we have expanded our business to become the world’s only supplier of all eight major feed-grade amino acids and high-quality protein sources, powered by world-class eco-friendly fermentation technologies. Through these efforts, we are contributing to a more sustainable environment.
Going forward, we aspire to become a global performance ingredients company that delivers superior ingredient solutions for the future of people, animals, and the planet.
Business Portfolio
Building a more prosperous and sustainable future through best-in-class technologies.
Key Business Areas
Sweetener/
Flour/Oil
Having started out as the first sugar manufacturer in Korea in 1953, CJ CheilJedang has been leading the food industry of Korea for more than 60 years. Its sweetener, flour and oil business reflects the range of lifestyle changes as well as the history of Korean cuisine.
Amino Acid
The One and Only Provider of All L-type Amino Acids
Based on our top-tier competitiveness in sustainable fermentation technology, CJ CheilJedang is pioneering the new trend of minimizing crude protein in animal feed by providing balanced and sustainable nutrition with our amino acid solutions.
We offer a full amino acid portfolio with different types and content that cater to the diverse needs of consumers using CJ CheilJedang’s interoperable production capabilities.
Green Protein
Creating a Circular Economy with Biotechnology
CJ CheilJedang is continuously developing high-value proteins with cutting-edge technology, in line with ESG trends.
Plant Nutrition & Health
Shifting the Paradigm,
PNH (Plant Nutrition & Health)
Leading the way in the Green BIO industry, CJ CheilJedang provides a more sustainable alternative and complementary solution to chemical pesticides and fertilizers. By offering plant nutrition & health solutions derived from microbial fermentation, ensuring both higher crop yields and enhanced safety.
