Shandong Focusfreda Biotech Co., Ltd. has been included in the 2026 Shandong Green Factory list published by the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology.
The recognition reflects Focusfreda's ongoing work in green manufacturing and sustainable production across its bioactive ingredient business.
Green Manufacturing for Hyaluronic Acid and Bioactive Ingredients
As a core enterprise in Freda's ingredient business, Focusfreda focuses on the research, production, and industrial application of hyaluronic acid and other bioactive ingredients.
The company operates one of the world's leading sodium hyaluronate production lines, with an annual production capacity of 420 metric tons. Its product portfolio covers ophthalmic grade, injectable grade, food grade, and cosmetic grade sodium hyaluronate, serving more than 200 companies across over 70 countries and regions.
What the Shandong Green Factory Recognition Represents
The Shandong Green Factory program is organized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. Its assessment considers factors including intensive land use, cleaner production, resource utilization of waste, and low-carbon energy use.
In 2026, the evaluation introduced a quantitative scoring mechanism for the first time, further raising the application threshold and assessment requirements.
Focusfreda's inclusion on the list recognizes the company's practices in green intelligent manufacturing and sustainable development.
Integrating Sustainability Across Production
Focusfreda has incorporated green development principles across ingredient innovation, process optimization, and manufacturing operations.
In the highly internationalized hyaluronic acid industry, green manufacturing capability is becoming an increasingly important aspect of global competitiveness. The Green Factory recognition reflects the maturity of Focusfreda's green manufacturing system and its continued focus on environmental responsibility.
Synthetic Biology and Green Biomanufacturing
Green manufacturing is a core part of Focusfreda's high-quality development strategy. The company continues to advance synthetic biology and green biomanufacturing technologies across hyaluronic acid and its derivatives, functional sugars, and other bioactive ingredients.
Previously, Focusfreda served as the lead organization for the project “Green Manufacturing and Industrial Application of Biological Mucopolysaccharides under the Dual-Carbon Goals.” The project was completed in collaboration with Jiangnan University, Freda Biotech, the Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other organizations, and received the Second Prize of the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award.
The project focused on green manufacturing and high-value applications of biological mucopolysaccharides, including hyaluronic acid and Tremella polysaccharide. Through measures such as optimizing biosynthesis systems, applying plant-peptone fermentation processes, and establishing intelligent fermentation control, the project achieved a 33% reduction in full life-cycle carbon footprint. The related technologies have been industrialized.
Supporting More Sustainable Bioactive Ingredient Supply
Looking ahead, Focusfreda will continue to pursue green and low-carbon development through synthetic biology and green biomanufacturing technologies.
The company plans to deepen collaboration among industry, universities, and research institutions, accelerate the development of greener and higher-value bioactive ingredients, and provide global customers with more sustainable ingredient solutions.
Through these efforts, Focusfreda aims to strengthen responsible and reliable supply within the global bioactive ingredient value chain while contributing to the green and low-carbon development of Shandong's manufacturing sector.
