Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

COFCO Biochemical Marketing Corporation, based in Jilin, China, is a key subsidiary of COFCO Corporation—China’s largest state-owned food processing, manufacturing, and trading conglomerate. Specializing in the sales and marketing of bio-based products derived from corn deep processing, the company plays a vital role in advancing China’s sustainable development goals through innovative biochemical and energy solutions.

Parent Group Overview

• Parent Company: COFCO Corporation
• Global Ranking: Listed in the Fortune Global 500
• Revenue: Over USD 72 billion (COFCO Group, FY2023)
• Employees: 100,000+ across 140 countries

COFCO Biochemical represents the biochemical division of COFCO’s industrial chain, focusing on renewable energy, functional chemicals, and food-grade ingredients.

Core Business Activities

The company’s core business involves the deep processing of corn to produce a diverse range of food, feed, chemical, and energy products, categorized as follows:

• Starch and Modified Starch:

  • Native corn starch
  • Modified starch for food, paper, textile, and adhesive industries

• Starch Sugars:

  • Glucose syrup
  • High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
  • Maltodextrin

• Bioenergy:

  • Fuel ethanol
  • Edible alcohol
  • Alcohol-based disinfectants

• Food Additives:

  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • Citric acid and its derivatives

• Biodegradable Materials:

  • Polylactic acid (PLA)
  • Used in compostable packaging, tableware, and agricultural films

• Health Ingredients:

  • Natural Vitamin E
  • Phytosterols
  • Widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and cosmetics

Industrial Scale and Infrastructure

COFCO Biochemical operates multiple production bases in Jilin, Guangxi, Hebei, and Anhui provinces. These facilities are among the largest of their kind in Asia.

• Annual corn processing capacity: Over 3.5 million metric tons
• Fuel ethanol capacity: Over 700,000 metric tons/year
• PLA production: Over 150,000 metric tons/year
• Starch sugar production: Over 1 million metric tons/year

The company also manages extensive logistics and storage hubs to support nationwide distribution and export operations.

Market Reach and Global Trade

COFCO Biochemical serves both domestic and international markets, supplying food manufacturers, beverage producers, pharmaceutical firms, and industrial processors.

According to Volza and China Customs trade data:

• Products are exported to over 60 countries, including the USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia
• The company executed over 1,200 international shipments between 2019 and 2023
• Estimated export revenue exceeds USD 300 million during the same period

It is a top 3 exporter of corn-derived biochemical products from China, based on trade volume.

Certifications and Regulatory Compliance

COFCO Biochemical ensures its products meet international standards and holds the following certifications:

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001
• FSSC 22000, GMP+
• Halal and Kosher
• REACH and FDA compliance for applicable ingredients
• China National Food Safety Standards (GB)

The company maintains traceability systems, online COA issuance, and participates in industry benchmarking for food safety and environmental compliance.

Innovation and Sustainability

As a subsidiary of a state-owned conglomerate, COFCO Biochemical aligns with China’s carbon neutrality roadmap and national sustainability goals. Key initiatives include:

• Development of biodegradable plastics (PLA) to replace petroleum-based plastics
• Reduction of carbon emissions and water consumption in ethanol and starch production
• Investment in renewable energy-powered operations
• Participation in national agricultural waste-to-energy and zero-waste factory programs

The company also runs multiple R&D labs and pilot plants focusing on:

• Functional food-grade starches
• Controlled-release alcohols for pharmaceuticals
• Plant-based antioxidants and nutraceutical ingredients

Target Customers

• Food & beverage manufacturers (e.g., confectionery, dairy, bakery, beverages)
• Feed producers and animal nutrition brands
• Packaging manufacturers using PLA-based materials
• Nutraceutical and supplement companies
• Industrial clients in adhesives, paper, and construction

Major Achievements

• Recognized as a "Key Enterprise of National Corn Deep Processing" by the Chinese government
• Ranked among China’s Top 100 Biochemical Enterprises
• Successfully developed COFCO’s in-house PLA production chain from corn to lactic acid to PLA
• Exported ethanol and starch sugar products to global food brands under long-term supply contracts

Client Testimonials

"We’ve sourced citric acid and starch sugars from COFCO Biochemical for over five years. Their product quality and service continuity are unmatched in the region."
– Procurement Director, Global Beverage Company

"Their PLA material has helped us meet our sustainability targets while maintaining product performance."
– Operations Head, Packaging Manufacturer, Southeast Asia

COFCO Biochemical Marketing Corporation continues to innovate at the intersection of food technology, biotechnology, and sustainable development, solidifying its role as a cornerstone of China’s agricultural industrial transformation and a trusted supplier in the global biochemical marketplace.