Chlorella Industry Co., Ltd.

Chlorella Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in the manufacture and sales of chlorella products. Established in 1964, the company has more than 60 years of experience in chlorella research, cultivation, processing, production and product development. Its product portfolio includes chlorella dietary supplements, chlorella powder, chlorella extract and functional food ingredients, supported by its proprietary CHIKUGO (CK-5) strain and integrated production capabilities in Japan.

The company's chlorella operations cover cultivation, harvesting, processing, inspection and finished-product development. Its quality systems include GMP, FSSC 22000 and Halal certification, with the current Halal certification covering products manufactured at the Kyushu Chikugo Plant.

Manufacturing & Business Capabilities
Chlorella Industry manufactures its chlorella products through an integrated production system in Japan. Its Kyushu Chikugo Plant in Chikugo, Fukuoka, carries out cultivation, production, inspection and research activities. The facility includes 16 outdoor culture pools with a combined area of 13,087 m². The company also offers OEM services, although the specific products and scope available for OEM production have not been detailed.

The company develops and manufactures products based on its proprietary CHIKUGO (CK-5) strain. Its chlorella production capabilities extend from cultivation through processing and finished-product commercialization, providing an integrated manufacturing structure for its chlorella portfolio.

International Business
The company identifies Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and EU countries as its main markets, while its stated target markets include Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. The company is identified as an exporter, with chlorella products comprising its export product scope; however, specific current export countries and years of export experience have not been established in the available information.

Its international business is supported by its range of chlorella products, Japanese manufacturing base and OEM capability, providing opportunities for business partnerships with overseas buyers and distributors.