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Fermentation Bio Solution

Four decades of fermentation research
redefine the essence of health

We develop and produce functional ingredients and wellness foods using Korean plant-based materials and native probiotic & microbial fermentation technology.

Plant-based fermentation, perfected over four decades.

40+ yrs
of fermentation know-how
2004
Vicell founded
11/11
Patents / Trademarks
5 countries
Global exports
Core Business

From ingredients to brands —
three businesses linked by fermentation

70–80% of revenue comes from B2B ingredients. We connect R&D, production, distribution and consulting through a single fermentation capability.

01

Fermented-ingredient R&D · Production

We develop functional ingredients in-house through native probiotic & microbial fermentation, and produce them at our own facilities.

02

Global distribution · Export

We run a global network exporting ingredients and finished goods to five countries including India, China, Russia, Austria and Sweden.

03

Brand strategy · Product consulting

We partner with OEM/ODM clients from product planning through fermentation-recipe design to brand strategy.

CEO Ju Young-chul — founder of Vicell
Founder & Philosophy
“One path in probiotics since 1982 —
we believe in the power of fermentation.”

Vicell is a fermentation-bio company founded in June 2004 by CEO Ju Young-chul, who has researched probiotics since 1982. Our philosophy is to trace Korean plant-based ingredients and native strains all the way to standardized functional materials.

Honest ingredients proven by strain, potency and CFU rather than flashy marketing — we carry on the path of a “1st-generation probiotics specialist.”

1982~
Probiotics research began
2004.06
Vicell incorporated
Ju Young-chul
CEO · 1st-gen probiotics
Core Technology

Three health challenges solved by fermentation

Plant-based wellness food

Plant-based wellness food

Functional wellness foods made by fermenting Korean plant-based ingredients — replacing animal sources while preserving nutrition and flavor.

Microbiome gut solutions

Microbiome gut solutions

Using native probiotic-strain fermentation, we design microbiome functional ingredients that act on gut health.

Vegan yogurt fermentation

Vegan yogurt fermentation

Core technology that delivers a smooth texture and fermented flavor from plant-based ingredients alone, with no dairy.

Cooperation Member

Building a fermentation ecosystem
through a network of trusted partners

From joint research with government institutes and universities to partnerships with franchises, food manufacturers and global labels — partners who have grown our fermentation capability together.

RDA Rural Development Administration
CBNU Chungbuk National University
KNUT Korea National University of Transportation
KNU Kyungpook National University
F&B Franchise Partners
MFG Food Manufacturers
GLOBAL Global Labels
Partners

Partners we work with

Overseas Buyers

Brand Companies

Café · Hotel · Foodservice

Hospital · Welfare

OEM · ODM

Proof & R&D

Proven technology and a global track record

15
Patents
incl. pending
11
Own patents
reg. 9 · pending 2
13
Trademarks · Designs
registered
2
Patent Transfers
completed
17
National R&D
since 2008
Certifications held
HACCPFSSC 22000ISO 22000Venture InnovationVegan certifiedOrganic-processed foodR&D DepartmentGreen-Bio Company
Collaboration & Research
Rural Development AdministrationKorea Food Engineers AssociationChungbuk TechnoparkChungbuk National UniversityKyungpook National UniversityKorea National University of TransportationJungwon University
National R&D Projects
Since 2008 · 17 projects

TIPS · Agri-Tech Commercialization R&D · Regional Innovation (RIS) and more

Export · Global
5 countries
Asia · Europe
IndiaChinaRussiaAustriaSweden

* Global export reach across India, China, Russia, Austria & Sweden.

Patents & Certifications

Proven by patents & certifications

HACCP
HACCP
FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000
ISO 22000
ISO 22000
Venture Innovation
Venture Innovation
Vegan Certified
Vegan Certified
Organic Processed
Organic Processed
R&D Department
R&D Department
Health Functional Food
Health Functional Food
Grain ferment (anti-inflammatory)
Grain ferment (anti-inflammatory) 10-2781079
Synbiotics P59
Synbiotics P59 10-2969858
Black-soybean beverage
Black-soybean beverage 10-1642115
Wormwood ferment extract
Wormwood ferment extract 10-1246143
Wild-chive lacto ferment
Wild-chive lacto ferment 10-1523525
Liver-support herbal ferment
Liver-support herbal ferment 10-1753085
Plant-based fermented cheese
Plant-based fermented cheese 10-2888260
Fermented red-ginseng liquid
Fermented red-ginseng liquid 10-1190915
Probiotic pellet
Probiotic pellet 10-1901764
Synbiotics (pending)
Synbiotics (pending) 10-2024-0028744
Novel lactobacillus (pending)
Novel lactobacillus (pending) 10-2024-0116983
Let's Work Together

We're ready to start
a fermentation partnership

Ingredient sourcing, OEM/ODM, brand collaboration — whatever it is, the Vicell team will review it with you.

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