Closer Cooperation between Vland and ADM: ADM Opens New Enzyme Lab

At the end of 2017, Vland Biotech Group and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) signed a joint development agreement (JDA). Under the JDA, the two companies, with the help of Vland’s leading capacities for technological innovation, the development of microbial strains and the establishment of protein expression system as well as ADM’s production process and post-processing expertise, agreed to jointly develop enzyme products, establish R&D center in China and US, and work together for global commercialization. On January 18, 2018, Vland and ADM officially signed the JDA in Qingdao and held the opening ceremony of the "Joint Research Centerof Enzymes".

On April 23, 2018, witnessed by Robb Davis, Mayor of Davis, California, U.S., ADM Chairman Juan Luciano, ADM Senior Vice Presidents Vikram Luthar and Todd Werpy, Vland President Chen Gang, and Vland Chief Enzyme Scientist Dr. Wang Huaming participated in the unveiling ceremony of ADM’s new enzyme lab.

Juan Luciano, Chairman of ADM, said, "ADM is implementing a global R&D system. This lab is the first R&D center established in California. It can enhance the ability of ADM and Vland to cooperate in the development of animal feed enzymes."

Vikram Luthar, ADM President of Health & Wellness, said, "ADM continues to expand its health and wellness product portfolio, including animal feed enzymes. These important investments, along with our world-class research capabilities, our global footprint, and our existing portfolio of healthy ingredients, are helping to ensure that we are the go-to solutions provider for customers."

Chen Gang, President of Vland, said, "Enzyme industry is developing fast with bright prospects and huge markets. The unveiling ceremony today marks a milestone in the cooperation between Vland and ADM. It is also a crucial step for Vland to expand the US and global markets. We look forward to working closely with ADM in enzymes."

Robb Davis, Mayor of Davis, pointed out that food safety was of great importance, and enzymes could work as an effective solution for overnutrition and denutrition. He also mentioned that Davis could provide an enabling R&D environment as it was home to a number of colleges and biotech companies.