ORIGIN: ISHIGAKI ISLAND

Where Life Begins

Located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, a global Blue Zone.
Nurtured by intense sun, crystal clear water, and pure air.

Corporate Philosophy

Euglena Philosophy

Sustainability First

We are committed to "Sustainability First" as our corporate philosophy, driving business growth through solving societal challenges and environmental issues.

Purpose

Healthy People, Healthy Planet

COMPANY

Pioneering the Future
with Science

We are a venture company spun out from the University of Tokyo. Through growth investment, partnerships, and M&A, we aim to reduce social issues through business expansion.

World First Success (2005)

　

In 2005, we became the first company in the world to successfully achieve large-scale outdoor cultivation of Euglena microalgae.

Company Name

Euglena Co., Ltd.

Founded

August 9, 2005

Headquarters

G-BASE Tamachi, 5-29-11 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Representative

Mitsuru Izumo, CEO

Listed Market

Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Code: 2931)

Business

Research, development, production, and sales of microalgae including Euglena

Major Awards & Recognition

2015

Japan Venture Award
Prime Minister's Prize

2021

Japan SDGs Award
Prime Minister's Prize

OUR HISTORY

20+ Years Ago

The Beginning

Our founder and CEO, Mitsuru Izumo, traveled to Bangladesh and witnessed severe malnutrition. Seeking a solution, he discovered Euglena microalgae as the answer.

2005

Euglena Co., Ltd. Founded

Founded under the mission to "Make People and the Planet Healthy" through the power of Euglena.

2012

Food-Focused Business Launch

Launched "Euglena Farm," expanding into health foods and nutritional supplements featuring Euglena-based products through our e-commerce platform.

2015

Japan Venture Award Prime Minister's Prize

Received the highest honor, the Prime Minister's Prize, from the first Japan Venture Award ceremony, recognizing our innovation and social impact.

2019

World's First ASC-MSC Seaweed Certification

Ishigaki Euglena and Yaeyama Chlorella became the first microalgae products worldwide to receive ASC-MSC certification for sustainable sourcing.

2021

Japan SDGs Award Prime Minister's Prize

Recognized for our commitment to sustainable development, including the "Euglena GENKI Program" in Bangladesh, receiving the Prime Minister's Prize.

2024

Sustainable Logistics Achievement

Partnered with Sagawa Express to launch Japan's first "Sustainable Delivery Project," reducing CO₂ emissions through next-generation biodiesel fuel.

2024

Logistics Environment Award Special Prize

The "Sustainable Delivery Project" with Sagawa Express received the Special Prize at the 25th Logistics Environment Award.