Chubu Shiryo to establish wholly owned aquafeed subsidiary in China's Hainan province

Japanese feed manufacturer Chubu Shiryo Co., Ltd. has announced plans to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary in China focused on the manufacture and sale of aquafeeds, marking its first direct production presence in the country's growing aquaculture market.

According to a company notice released on 15 September 2026, Chubu Shiryo's board approved the establishment of Chubu Shiryo (Hainan) Co., Ltd., to be based in Haikou, in China's Hainan province. The new entity is expected to be formally established in October 2026.

The company said the move aims to ensure a stable supply of feed to the Chinese market. In its notice, Chubu Shiryo stated the subsidiary will focus on manufacturing and selling compound feeds for aquaculture and that the goal is to provide "a stable supply of high-quality and safe compound aquafeeds to China's growing aquaculture market."

The new company is expected to carry registered capital of CNY 60 million, equivalent to approximately JPY 1.4 billion, and will be fully owned by Chubu Shiryo. The parent company said the establishment of the subsidiary is expected to have only a minor impact on its consolidated financial results.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Nagoya, Chubu Shiryo manufactures compound feeds for both livestock and aquaculture. In Japan, the company currently markets feeds for freshwater and marine species across different production stages, covering species including eel, trout, carp, red sea bream, yellowtail, flounder and pufferfish. The company also develops feeds targeting fish quality characteristics, with one example being its Ebisu Buri yellowtail product, which incorporates ingredients such as tea catechins and kelp-derived components.

Chubu Shiryo describes customized feed development and customer problem-solving as part of its approach to differentiating its feed business.