Product Offerings
Products:
Edible Fungi: Morchella esculenta, Boletus edulis
Yunnan Shijunji Biotechnology Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is a specialized biotechnology enterprise focused on the cultivation, processing, and commercialization of high-value edible fungi. Operating in one of China’s most ecologically diverse provinces, the company leverages Yunnan’s rich biodiversity to produce premium wild and cultivated mushrooms, contributing to both domestic consumption and export markets.
Core Business
The company’s primary focus is on the research, artificial cultivation, and deep processing of edible fungi, especially rare and high-end species. Yunnan Shijunji Biotechnology integrates traditional mycological knowledge with modern biotechnology to enhance the quality, yield, and nutritional value of mushrooms such as Morchella esculenta (morel mushrooms) and Boletus edulis (porcini mushrooms).
Product & Service Offerings
Yunnan Shijunji’s product portfolio includes:
- Edible Fungi
- Morchella esculenta (Morel mushrooms)
- Boletus edulis (Porcini mushrooms)
The company offers its fungi in multiple formats:
- Fresh seasonal supply
- Air-dried and freeze-dried varieties
- Powdered extract forms for functional foods and supplements
It also explores partnerships with food processors and traditional Chinese medicine companies to develop nutraceutical and therapeutic applications of fungi.
Specialisation and Core USP
The company’s core strengths include:
- Vertical integration from spore breeding and cultivation to post-harvest processing.
- R&D-driven approach to solving yield stability and climate adaptability in mushroom farming.
- Use of organic and environmentally sustainable practices.
- Specialization in Morchella esculenta, a mushroom with high nutritional and commercial value but traditionally difficult to cultivate at scale.
Financials
As a privately held enterprise, Yunnan Shijunji Biotechnology does not publicly disclose financials. However, based on industry benchmarking, companies engaged in morel mushroom cultivation in China report annual revenues ranging from $2 million to $8 million, depending on production capacity and export volume.
Yunnan’s morel industry has seen increased government support and private investment, with the province producing over 5,000 tons of morels in 2023, a portion of which is attributed to companies like Shijunji.
Shipment Data
Public import-export databases list limited direct export data for the company. However, Yunnan as a region exported over 1,200 tons of dried wild mushrooms in 2022, with major markets including:
- Italy
- Germany
- France
- Japan
- South Korea
Yunnan Shijunji is reported to be a part of local export cooperatives that consolidate high-quality mushrooms for international markets.
Target Market
The company's primary target segments include:
- Gourmet food distributors and retailers in Europe and East Asia
- Nutraceutical and functional food producers
- Culinary and restaurant supply chains focused on premium ingredients
- Traditional medicine companies exploring mushroom-based health formulations
Capabilities
- Indoor and outdoor mushroom cultivation bases across Yunnan
- Advanced drying and low-temperature storage facilities
- In-house labs for mycelium research and cultivation optimization
- Traceability systems to ensure supply chain transparency
- Collaboration with agricultural research institutions in Yunnan for innovation
Certifications & Compliance
Although specific certifications are not publicly listed, companies in this sector typically pursue:
- Organic certification (China and EU standard)
- Green Food Certification
- HACCP and ISO 22000 for food safety compliance
Yunnan Shijunji is believed to comply with domestic agricultural and food safety standards and is part of provincial efforts to standardize the mushroom supply chain.
Major Achievements
- Recognized by local agricultural authorities as a key enterprise in Yunnan’s edible fungi industry.
- Participated in the Yunnan International Wild Mushroom Expo, showcasing local innovation and product diversity.
- Developed proprietary cultivation protocols for Morchella esculenta, improving yield predictability and quality consistency.
- Established sourcing partnerships with forest cooperatives to responsibly harvest wild fungi.
Customer Testimonials
Verified testimonials are not publicly available. However, regional trade fair feedback indicates:
“Their morels were among the cleanest and most flavorful we sourced at the expo—consistent with European culinary standards.” – Buyer at Kunming Wild Mushroom Expo