Unibioche Food Tech. Corp. Ltd., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, is a pioneering biotechnology enterprise specializing in the research, production, and global distribution of natural botanical extracts and functional ingredients. Officially known in Chinese as 杭州浙大百川生物食品技术有限公司, the company was founded with a vision to merge scientific research with industrial application, particularly focusing on tea polyphenols, herbal actives, and functional beverage components.
The company was co-founded by a team of food scientists and industry professionals with academic backgrounds linked to Zhejiang University, one of China’s premier research institutions. This strong academic foundation has been a driving force behind Unibioche’s innovation pipeline and global competitiveness.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Unibioche specializes in a broad range of natural extracts and value-added formulations that cater to the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and functional health industries. Its product offerings include:
- Tea Extracts: Green Tea Extract, Black Tea Extract, Oolong Tea Extract, Pu-erh Tea Extract
- Flower Extracts: Jasmine, Chrysanthemum, Hibiscus
- Herbal Extracts: Ginseng, Licorice, Ginger
- Fruit Extracts: Apple, Grape, Lemon
- Instant Powders: Instant Tea Powder, Instant Coffee Powder, Instant Herbal Beverage Powders
- Natural Flavors: Customized tea, fruit, and herbal flavoring systems
- Functional Ingredients: Kombucha Concentrate, Probiotic Fermented Extracts
These products are widely used in bottled beverages, functional health drinks, tea-based powders, cosmetics, and nutraceutical supplements.
R&D and Innovation
Unibioche places a high emphasis on R&D, investing approximately 10% of its annual revenue into product innovation and process optimization. The company collaborates closely with Zhejiang University and other academic institutions for fundamental and applied research.
Its in-house laboratory, equipped with advanced HPLC, GC-MS, UV-VIS, and microbiology analysis tools, allows for precision quality control and new formulation development. This has enabled the company to develop novel functional extracts such as fermented botanical actives and kombucha-based beverage bases, which are growing in global demand.
Production and Manufacturing Capacity
Unibioche operates a GMP-certified production facility in the greater Hangzhou area, covering over 25,000 square meters. With multiple extraction, concentration, spray-drying, and freeze-drying lines, the company has an annual processing capacity of over 3,000 metric tons of raw plant materials.
The factory is designed to meet both domestic and international food safety standards and is regularly audited by third-party certification bodies.
Quality Certifications
Unibioche adheres to stringent international quality protocols and has obtained multiple certifications, including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
- FSSC 22000 – Global Food Safety Certification
- HACCP
- KOSHER and HALAL certifications
- FDA Registration for products exported to the United States
Each batch is traceable and tested for active ingredient content, heavy metals, solvent residues, and microbiological safety.
Global Market Reach and Export Capability
Unibioche’s products are exported to over 30 countries, including key markets in:
- North America: USA, Canada
- Europe: Germany, France, UK
- Asia: Japan, South Korea, Thailand
- Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
According to trade intelligence sources such as ImportYeti and Volza, Unibioche has completed over 250 international shipments in the last 5 years. Its largest product categories for export include instant tea powders, green tea extract, and probiotic fermented beverages.
Target Market and Applications
Unibioche serves B2B clients across several sectors:
- Beverage brands creating RTD teas, kombuchas, and flavored waters
- Nutraceutical manufacturers seeking high-purity herbal actives
- Functional food producers using adaptogens and antioxidants
- Cosmetic brands incorporating botanical actives into skincare
- Health and wellness companies exploring fermented ingredients
Its customizable formulation services and private-label support make it a preferred partner for emerging health-focused brands globally.
Key Strengths and Differentiators
- Academic-Industrial Linkage: Strong partnership with Zhejiang University
- Clean Label Focus: Emphasis on solvent-free, organic, and vegan-compliant solutions
- Customized Solutions: Tailored extract blends and flavoring systems
- Fermentation Technology: Pioneer in probiotic botanical extracts and kombucha applications
- Agile Production: Ability to handle both bulk and small-batch custom runs
Recognitions and Industry Presence
- Awarded “High-Tech Enterprise” status by the Zhejiang Provincial Government
- Regular exhibitor at Fi Asia, Vitafoods Europe, CPhI, and Natural Products Expo West
- Partnered with international clients such as Japanese tea brands and European nutraceutical firms
- Recognized for its contribution to innovation in functional beverages by the China Plant Extract Industry Association
With a combination of research-driven development, high-quality manufacturing, and global market adaptability, Unibioche Food Tech. Corp. Ltd. is positioning itself as a forward-thinking supplier of botanical extracts and functional ingredients for a health-conscious world.
