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Four decades of fermentation research turned into functional ingredients and wellness foods — Vicell, a 1st-generation probiotics specialist.

Dr. Ju Young-chul, CEO of Vicell
Greeting
“One path in probiotics since 1982 —
we believe in the power of fermentation.”

Hello, I am Ju Young-chul, CEO of Vicell. We are a technology-driven fermentation-bio company that has researched probiotics and fermentation since 1982. Our mission is to trace Korean plant-based ingredients and native strains and turn them into standardized functional materials proven by strain, potency and CFU.

We aim to earn trust through honest ingredients and data rather than flashy marketing. We will keep walking the path of a “1st-generation probiotics specialist,” growing the health of people and society through fermentation.

Ju Young-chul CEO · 1st-gen probiotics
Heritage
1982~
Probiotics research began
40+ yrs
of fermentation know-how
2004
Vicell incorporated
5 countries
Global exports
Core Capability

Fermentation materialization that starts from native strains

Native probiotic fermentation

We isolate and culture native Korean probiotic & microbial strains and standardize them into powder materials of ~10 billion CFU.

Enzyme · potency standardization

We produce multi-enzymes such as amylase and protease via grain fermentation and standardize them by potency (units).

Plant-based materialization

We ferment plant-based ingredients such as white jelly mushroom and fermented red ginseng into collagen alternatives and vegan materials.

Certifications
HACCPFSSC 22000ISO 22000Venture InnovationVegan certifiedOrganic-processed foodR&D DepartmentGreen-Bio Company
Intellectual Property
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
Company Profile

Company Profile

Company
Vicell
CEO
Ju Young-chul
Founded
June 1, 2004
HQ · Factory
Bldg. A, 68-6 Seobong-ro 851beon-gil, Jeongnam-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Sales · Lab
Rm. 202, 2F Yeongjin Bldg., 26 Jangan-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
Business
Fermentation-material R&D & production, OEM·ODM, functional finished-goods supply, bulk & ingredient supply
Mission
To nurture the health of people and the planet with standardized fermentation materials proven by strain, potency and CFU.
Certifications
HACCP · FSSC 22000 · ISO 22000 · Venture Innovation · Vegan · Organic-processed food · R&D Department · Green-Bio Company
Contact
Sales +82-10-7629-3373 · Office +82-31-269-4044 · recovery@vicell.co.kr
Brand Identity

Restored vitality and balance, in harmony of people and planet

Vicell creates materials that restore the body’s vitality and balance through fermentation. Starting from Korean plant-based raw materials and native strains, we pursue value where people and the environment grow healthier together.

Restored vitality

Fermented probiotic and enzyme materials that revive the body’s balance and vitality.

Korean ingredients

We trace Korean plant raw materials and native strains to the source as our basis for trust.

ESG · sustainability

Plant-based, vegan materials and eco-friendly processes that reduce environmental burden.

People & planet in harmony

We pursue value-based partnerships where healthy people and a healthy planet advance together.

History

A journey down one path of fermentation

2004.06 Founded as a new-technology venture
2008.05 Vicell Food Research Institute begins operations
2010.10 Goesan plant (Chungbuk) built
2011.04 Fermented red-ginseng (liquid pouch) launched
2013.10 Jangsarang gut-health fermented pellets — production begins
2014.06 Soy yogurt 'Soy For You' — production begins
2016.09 Beautybiotics 'Planew' — production begins
2017.06 Gabbunhan Planew exported (India)
2018.10 Fermented red-ginseng liquid exported (China)
2020.05 Vegan spoonable Soy For You yogurt launched
2020.12 Vegan fermented products launched
2021.08 Inner-beauty line developed (Booster, Wonder Gel)
2022.03 Organic vegan rice-yogurt developed
2023.11 Plant relocated to Hwaseong
2024.11 Kimchi starter exported to Europe
2025.08 Health ingredients exported to Europe
Export · Global

Export History

2017
India market entry
Exports & global testing begin
2018
China exports
Asia-market supply expanded
2021
Russia market entry
Fermentation-based functional ingredients supplied
2023
Austria · Sweden
European-market network expansion