Our R&D Team Now Includes Over 10 Professors and PhDs — Strengthening Our Technical Leadership in Functional Food
News 2022-06-14
Xiamen Zhenxi Health Management Group is pleased to announce that our R&D team has grown to include more than 10 professors and PhD-level researchers, covering food science, functional ingredients, formulation technology, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
This expansion reflects our long-term commitment to building a technology-driven manufacturing platform that can support the most demanding product development projects from our global customers.
A Team Built on Deep Scientific Expertise
Our R&D team brings together senior researchers with strong academic backgrounds and extensive industry experience.
Led by Professor Gong Ruilin, our R&D Director and an IAFoST Fellow 2026, the team includes specialists in:
- Food science and technology
- Functional ingredients and natural extracts
- Formulation design and product development
- Oral delivery systems and absorption technology
- Food processing and manufacturing engineering
- Quality assurance and food safety
- Regulatory compliance and international market requirements
With over 10 professors and PhDs working across core technical fields, we can handle complex projects that go far beyond simple private label production. From raw material selection and formula development to process optimization and stability testing, our team supports every stage of a product’s journey.
What This Means for Product Development
A stronger R&D team directly translates into better products and faster development for our customers.
1. More Innovative Formulations
With deep expertise in functional ingredients and delivery systems, we can help customers develop products that stand out in the market.
This includes:
- Novel ingredient combinations and synergy formulas
- Optimized bioavailability solutions
- Taste masking for difficult ingredients
- Stable formulas for sensitive actives
- Customized delivery systems such as oral films, microencapsulation, and liposomal technology
2. Faster and More Reliable Sampling
Because our technical team covers formulation, process, and testing under one roof, we can move quickly from concept to sample.
Customers benefit from:
- Shorter sample development cycles
- Fewer rounds of revision
- More accurate first-round samples
- Clear technical explanations and recommendations
- Proactive problem-solving during development
3. Stronger Quality and Compliance Support
Our R&D team works closely with our quality control and production teams to ensure that every product meets both performance and safety requirements.
We support customers with:
- Ingredient safety evaluation and supplier selection
- Microbiological and heavy metal control
- Stability testing and shelf-life evaluation
- Label and regulatory guidance for target markets
- Technical documentation and testing support
4. Better Support for Complex Product Categories
The more specialized the product, the more important R&D capability becomes.
Our team is especially strong in categories where formulation, absorption, and stability are critical success factors:
- Oral dissolving films and strips
- Functional gummies and chewable products
- Beauty and skin-supporting formulas
- Men’s wellness and vitality products
- Sports nutrition and energy products
- Probiotic and gut health formulas
- Functional beverages and energy gels
Our R&D Philosophy: Science First, Customer Always
We believe that a strong R&D foundation is the most important competitive advantage a functional food manufacturer can have.
In a market where many suppliers only offer standard catalog products, we choose to invest in real technical capability. This allows us to:
- Develop truly customized products, not just repackaged formulas
- Solve difficult formulation challenges that other manufacturers avoid
- Help customers enter new categories with confidence
- Improve product quality and cost efficiency at the same time
- Build long-term partnerships based on technical trust
Every member of our R&D team is encouraged to stay close to real production and real customer needs. We do not do research for research’s sake — we do it to help our customers launch better products, faster.
Investing in the Future of Functional Food
Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our R&D team and strengthen our technical capabilities.
Our future plans include:
- Recruiting more senior researchers in emerging functional food areas
- Expanding our laboratory and pilot production facilities
- Developing new delivery systems and proprietary formulation technologies
- Deepening cooperation with universities and research institutions
- Building stronger regulatory support for major global markets
We want our customers to feel confident that when they work with Xiamen Zhenxi, they are working with a partner that can grow with them — technically, commercially, and globally.
Work With a Manufacturer That Invests in R&D
If you are looking for a functional food OEM / ODM partner with a strong technical foundation, a senior R&D team, and a track record of developing high-quality products, we would like to hear from you.
With more than 10 professors and PhD-level researchers, advanced formulation capabilities, and expanded production capacity across multiple dosage forms, we are ready to support your next product development project.
Contact our team today to discuss your product idea and see how our R&D team can help bring it to market.
Xiamen Zhenxi Health Management Group Co., Ltd.
Science-driven. Quality-focused. Customer-first.
