Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients Corp.（桂林莱茵生物科技股份有限公司）is a globally recognized innovator and manufacturer of premium botanical extracts and plant-based ingredients. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Guilin, China, Layn has grown into a vertically integrated enterprise with a presence in more than 60 countries. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 002166.SZ) and serves as a key supplier to industries including food and beverage, health and wellness, nutraceuticals, personal care, and animal nutrition.
Core Business
Layn's core business focuses on the research, extraction, purification, and formulation of natural, plant-derived ingredients. Its extensive product portfolio includes natural sweeteners, polyphenol-rich extracts, functional ingredients, and innovative solutions for sugar reduction, antioxidant support, and gut health.
Product and Service Offerings
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Plant-Based Sweeteners
- Stevia Extracts (Reb A, Reb D, Reb M): High-purity natural sweeteners used globally in sugar reduction
- Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo): Zero-calorie sweetener with high antioxidant activity
- Lovia™: Proprietary sweetener blends for optimized taste and stability in beverages and functional foods
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Functional Botanical Extracts
- Green tea, rosemary, cranberry, grape seed, and other polyphenol-rich extracts
- Used in health supplements, food preservation, and skin care formulations
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Natural Flavors and Nutraceuticals
- Plant-based flavoring agents and functional ingredients for gut health, immunity, cognitive support, and anti-aging
- Proprietary formulations developed under the Nutrae™ brand
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Animal Nutrition Solutions (TruGro™)
- Botanical actives to improve animal health, feed efficiency, and immunity
- Applications in poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, and companion animals
Specialization and Core USP
Layn’s competitive strengths include:
- Over 25 years of industry experience in botanical extraction
- Global leadership in natural sweetener production
- Strong IP portfolio with 100+ patents
- Advanced R&D centers in China and the United States
- Direct control over sourcing via contract farming and vertical integration
- Commitment to sustainable and traceable sourcing practices
Financial Performance
Layn is a publicly listed company and has demonstrated strong and sustained growth:
- 2022 revenue: Over CNY 1.2 billion (approx. USD 170 million)
- 70%+ of sales from international markets
- Steady CAGR driven by global adoption of natural sweeteners and clean-label ingredients
- Investment in expansion facilities to increase production capacity across categories
Shipment and Export Records
Layn has a robust global distribution network:
- Exporting to 60+ countries
- Leading supplier to the United States, Canada, Germany, UK, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil
- Recognized as a top-tier global supplier of stevia and monk fruit extracts
- Partners include global F&B conglomerates, supplement manufacturers, and ingredient distributors
Target Markets
Layn’s product solutions serve a wide array of industries:
- Food & Beverage: Carbonated drinks, plant-based dairy, confectionery, sauces, and RTDs
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Tablets, capsules, powders, gummies
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Antioxidant and anti-aging formulations
- Animal Nutrition: Clean-label feed additives for commercial livestock and pets
Capabilities
- Fully automated GMP-certified production facilities
- Annual extraction capacity exceeding 6,000 tons
- Advanced labs for HPLC, UV, GC-MS, microbiology, and application testing
- Global innovation centers for formulation, product testing, and taste modulation
- Full-scale OEM/ODM services and ingredient customization
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP
- GMP-certified for both human and animal product lines
- GRAS (FDA), EU Novel Food, REACH, Prop 65
- Halal and Kosher certified
- Adheres to sustainability and environmental responsibility standards, including eco-farming and low-carbon extraction
Customer Testimonials
Clients and partners globally commend Layn for:
- “Superior taste profile in stevia and monk fruit blends”
- “Reliable and clean-label compliant botanical ingredients”
- “Top-tier R&D collaboration and regulatory documentation support”
- “Consistent quality across batches and product lines”
Layn maintains long-term supply contracts with major global beverage and supplement brands.
Major Achievements
- Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (002166.SZ)
- Recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise
- Pioneer in commercialization of Reb M and Reb D stevia extracts
- Expansion of production sites in Guangxi, Shaanxi, and Hunan
- Multiple awards for sustainability, innovation, and global leadership in plant-based ingredients
Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients Corp. continues to redefine plant-based innovation through cutting-edge research, quality excellence, and a commitment to sustainable health and nutrition for both humans and animals worldwide.
