In 1979, a report in People's Daily about soy protein meat caught the attention of Chairman Liu Xiqian. In an era of scarce resources, he believed that this product was very suitable for the needs of people's lives at that time, so he founded the

In 1987, Liu Xiqian raised 2.6 million yuan to build the Yuwang Plant Oil Factory with a daily processing capacity of 50 tons, expanding from a single protein processing to an upstream oil extraction process and perfecting the embryonic form of the soybean industry chain.

In 2003, Bin County Yuwang Plant Protein Co., Ltd. was established, closely integrating the group's capital and technology with the high-quality raw materials and location advantages of Heilongjiang.

Since 2004, Yuwang Protein has been expanding one protein production line annually. As of 2014, Yuwang Protein has ten soybean protein production lines.

Yuwang Plant Oil Factory and Yuwang Soy Protein Factory merge to form Shandong Yuwang Ecological Food Industry Co., Ltd

Kedong Yuwang Soybean Protein Food Co., Ltd.

In November 2014, the 'China Soybean' International Brand Summit Forum was held in Yuwang. Nearly 20 experts, including academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Gai Junyi, vice president of the China Soybean Industry Association Liu Denggao, and chief scientist of the National Soybean Industry Technology System Han Tianfu, engaged in enthusiastic discussions on how to build the 'China Soybean' international brand, reaching broad consensus.

In November 2014, the first China Edible Soybean Industry Development Forum was held in Yuwang, where over ten leading domestic experts presented thematic reports on the development of China's soybean industry.

In August 2017, the Yuwang·European Soy Protein Industry Summit was grandly held at Yuwang Group in Yucheng City, Shandong Province. The participating guests engaged in extensive exchanges and in-depth discussions on issues such as the development of the non-GMO soy protein industry, promotion of plant protein, agricultural research, and environmental protection. Ursula Bittner from the Danube Soy Association in Europe immediately expressed her willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation with Yuwang, and warmly invited Yuwang Group to join the Danube Soy Association.

In 2018, Shandong Yuwang Ecological Food Industry Co., Ltd. was awarded the title of National Green Factory. The green manufacturing system helps enterprises meet the strict requirements of developed countries for product carbon footprint. Combined with Yuwang's existing US FDA certification, UK BRC certification, etc., it further consolidates its position as the world's largest non GMO soy protein supplier.

The Department of Innovation and High-Tech Development of the National Development and Reform Commission publicized the proposed recognition list of National Enterprise Technology Centers in 2020, and the Technology Center of Shandong Yuwang Ecological Food Co., Ltd. was included as the only one in Dezhou City.

On July 10th, to vigorously develop the soybean industry, promote the improvement of soybean self-sufficiency rate, and address the predicament of the soybean industry, the establishment conference of the National Technological Innovation Alliance for Soybean Deep Processing Industry (hereinafter referred to as the

Yuwang's 20,000-ton plant-based meat factory was completed and put into production in 2023.

On November 6-8, 2024, the National Grain, Oil and Soybean Industry Expo was held at Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center in Jinan. Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, co-organized by China National Agricultural Development Group (CNADC) and Shandong Yuwang Ecological Food Co., Ltd., the expo was jointly undertaken by the National Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center, Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Jinan Municipal People's Government.

On May 27, 2023, Academician Zhu Jiankang and his delegation from Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd. conducted an on-site investigation and visit to Yuwang Group, and signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

The Third Session of the Annual Conference of the National Technological Innovation Alliance for Soybean Deep Processing Industry (Heihe) was held in Wudalianchi City. Closely aligned with the National Soybean Revitalization Plan and centered on promoting technological innovation in the soybean deep processing industry, the conference gathered over 200 participants, including government leaders, experts from the soybean industry technology system, representatives of scientific research institutes, members of the Soybean Alliance, and persons in charge of key enterprises. It brought together multiple entities from government, industry, academia and research to jointly explore new paths for the development of the soybean industry.