Angel Yeast (SHA:600298) subsidiary Cocodala will invest 844.8 million yuan to build a 20,000-ton-per-year yeast products green manufacturing facility in Xinjiang, China.
The project will produce yeast extract and yeast protein, targeting the growing demand for high-value-added bio-ingredients, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
Construction is expected to start in April 2027 with a 20-month timeline and a projected 12% return on investment.
Shares of the food company rose 2% in recent trade.