Key facts
- Malteurop acquired the Chunlei Malting Co. plant near Yancheng, Jiangsu province.
- The plant has an annual production capacity of 220,000 tonnes of malt.
- The acquisition strengthens Malteurop's position in the Chinese and wider export markets.
- The plant utilizes biomass and green electricity for decarbonization.
VIVESCIA cooperative group, through its malting business Malteurop, has acquired the Chunlei Malting Co. plant located near Yancheng, Jiangsu province, China. The deal, finalized in the summer of 2026, significantly expands Malteurop's industrial and logistical capabilities in China, adding an annual production capacity of 220,000 tonnes of malt. This capacity is sufficient to produce enough malt for 2 billion liters of beer annually. The acquisition strengthens Malteurop's position in the Chinese market and its export capabilities to Asia and beyond. The plant is designed with decarbonization in mind, combining biomass and green electricity in its industrial processes.