VEDAN ENTERPRISE CORP.

For half a century, Vedan has been dedicated to research and development in fermentation technology. Determined to achieve perfection and willing to take an innovative approach, Vedan has established itself as the leader in the Taiwanese amino acid industry. As a world-class producer of glutamic acid, Vedan seeks beneficial applications of microorganisms for human beings, setting an example for the biotechnology industry in Asia Pacific.
Vedan utilizes sophisticated and advanced microbial fermentation technology to manufacture its amino acid/amino acid-based products for the global market. With a motto that promotes global competitiveness in the fermentation industry, Vedan is devoted to researching and developing the best products that meet the need of health-conscious customers who demand top quality.
In 1954, Sheng-Po Yang, founder of Vedan, brought in his brothers and established Ve Cheng Food in Taichung County, Taiwan. In 1960, the company utilized microbial fermentation technology to produce glutamic acid products, converting sugar cane molasses into monosodium glutamate. This glutamic acid fermentation process was not only a breakthrough technology but also received a patent from the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economy. Vedan was officially launched in 1970.
Equipped with advanced production facilities, such as several automated concentration MVRs and some of the largest fermentation tanks (700MT) in the world, Vedan has an annual production capacity of glutamic acid and monosodium glutamate products that reaches 120,000 metric tons, catering to the needs of customers from all levels. Vedan has the No.1 monosodium glutamate production volume in Taiwan, with products under the brand names of Vedan, VeCheng, Veyo, and Tung Hai. On top of that,
Vedan's Vietnam plant alone has the largest monosodium glutamate production capacity in the world. The impressive production capacity has generated massive sales volume and has maintained Vedan's status as the global leader in the industry.
In November 2003, Vedan won a gold medal in the biotechnology category (2003 National Bio & Medical Care Quality Award), followed by a group award (7th Annual Outstanding Bio Technology Industry Development Award) in December 2003. As demonstrated in its tightly integrated business management, innovative product research/development, microbiological fermentation applications, cost-effectiveness, and environmental awareness, Vedan has been widely recognized in the industry. We focus on developing core competence when it comes to enhancing competitiveness, and serve as a strong base for future development in biotechnology.