HISTORY

History

Mar  Signed a comperhensive MOU with CJ CheilJedang Co., Ltd. on the development of edible insect-derived materials

Apr   Established KEIL Co., Ltd.

Aug  Received investment from the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Vice Chairman of SK Hynix, and CEO of Webzen

Sep  Signed a contract with Jeong Poong, affiliated to Daesang Holdings Co., Ltd., for the development of edible insect-derived materials

Nov  Participated in the food exhibition “Anufood China 2016” held in Beijing

Dec  Established the KEIL Research Institute and signed an MOU with Korean Edible Insect Laboratory

Mar  Selected for "Advanced Core Agricultural Technology Project" by Rural Development Administration of South Korea

Apr   Registered Pet Smith, a brand that specializes in ingredients for pet dry food and treats, and started production as an OEM

Jun  Concluded a contract with Daehan Feed Co., Ltd. for the development of edible insect-derived products and materials /  

Certified as a "Venture Company in Korea"

Jul  Received investment from Daesang UTC MIFAFF Fund of Funds

Sep  Opened a factory at Gyeongbuk Bio Venture Plaza and started operating extraction, concentration, and material production lines

Oct Held the “1st International Symposium on the Insect Industry 2017” in which eight companies from seven countries participated: KEIL Co., Ltd., Entomo Farms, Chapul, Hipromine, Hargol, C-fu Foods, Merci Mercado, and Hiso

Dec  Attended the “2017 Life Industry Science and Technology Fair”

Jan  Selected for "Advanced Core Agricultural Technology Project" by Rural Development Administration of South Korea

Mar “Foodex Japan 2018” in Tokyo

Apr  Changed(added) the business type on the business license for the Andong Factory of KEIL Co., Ltd.

May  “2018 THAIFEX”

Jun  Conducted joint clinical research with MD Health Care on liver recorvery and microbiome(Yaksu-dong Hangover Cure Drink)

Aug  “FI KOREA(Food Ingredients Korea) 2018”

Sep  “2018 Global K-FOOD FAIR” in Los Angeles, US and “2018 Global K-FOOD FAIR” in Beijing, China; concluded export contracts at the fairs

Oct  “2018 Global K-FOOD FAIR” in Hong Kong and concluded export contracts: product supply to “city super”

Nov  “2018 Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition "COEX Food Week" "2018 Bioeconomic Innovation Fair”

Jan  Registered “Yaksu-dong Hangover Cure Drink” with the FDA

Apr  Converted KEIL Co., Ltd. into an agricultural corporation

May  Obtained FDA approval for Pet Smith products

Jun  Signed a land contract in Osong Biopolis(KEIL Super Poworm Factory)

Sep  Signed a direct distribution code with Ministop for supplying “Yaksu-dong Hangover Cure Drink“

Nov  Signed investment contracts with CJ CheilJedang, Timewise, GSA, KUDOS, BSK, etc.

Dec  Obtained approval for the construction and design of KEIL’s automated smart farm for the mass production of mealworms (Super Poworm Factory)