Asahi Group Foods
Asahi Group Foods, Ltd. is a Japanese food and health ingredients company and a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company produces functional ingredients derived from decades of fermented milk research, including AmealPeptide (lactotripeptide for cardiovascular support, FDA GRAS) and CP2305 (Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 postbiotic for stress, mood, and sleep support). CP2305 is exclusively distributed in the US by ADM under a February 2025 agreement. Other branded ingredients are distributed in the US through Maypro Industries. In 2025, Asahi Group acquired Leiber GmbH (German brewers' yeast refiner) and Asahi Meguro Institute to strengthen its lactic acid bacteria capabilities.
Tokyo, Japan
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§1Editorial assessment
Asahi Group Foods, Ltd. is a Japanese food and health ingredients company and a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company produces functional ingredients derived from decades of fermented milk research, including AmealPeptide (lactotripeptide for cardiovascular support, FDA GRAS) and CP2305 (Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 postbiotic for stress, mood, and sleep support). CP2305 is exclusively distributed in the US by ADM under a February 2025 agreement. Other branded ingredients are distributed in the US through Maypro Industries. In 2025, Asahi Group acquired Leiber GmbH (German brewers' yeast refiner) and Asahi Meguro Institute to strengthen its lactic acid bacteria capabilities.
§2Our review
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
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§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- AmealPeptide (Lactotripeptide, Cardiovascular Support) · CP2305 (L. gasseri Postbiotic, Stress/Sleep) · L-92 (L. acidophilus L-92, Immune Support) · Lactic Acid Bacteria Ingredients
- CAPABILITIES
- Fermented Milk-Derived Functional Ingredients · Lactic Acid Bacteria Research (40+ Years) · Postbiotic Development · US Distribution via ADM (CP2305) and Maypro · FDA GRAS Ingredients
§6Sources
- Asahi Group Foods — Business Overview(2026-04-02)
- ADM and Asahi Group CP2305 Distribution Agreement(2026-04-02)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
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