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Following the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs—which enabled Taiwan to regain its status as a region free from three major swine diseases—Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar), Xinle Foods (a subsidiary of the Taiwan Livestock Corporation/TLC Group), and Shengli Biotechnology (part of the Kinpo Group) have officially announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration integrates key capabilities across livestock management, slaughtering and processing, and the R&D of medical materials. Together, the partners aim to upgrade Taiwan’s supply chain for animal-derived medical materials, marking a shift for the domestic livestock industry from traditional food supply toward high-value biomedical applications.
The partnership leverages the unique professional strengths of each entity: Taisugar brings extensive experience in livestock management, traceability, and disease prevention protocols, providing a robust foundation in farming operations and production records. Xinle Foods possesses some of Asia’s most advanced slaughtering and processing equipment, alongside standardized operating procedures capable of meeting the most rigorous midstream processing and environmental management requirements. Shengli Biotechnology contributes over 20 years of expertise in the R&D, manufacturing, and international ISO certification of medical-grade collagen, biomaterials, and regenerative medical devices, offering the technical capability to bridge the gap toward high-value medical markets.
This collaboration was made possible not only through the forward-looking strategic planning of Taisugar Chairman Wu Chang-ming, TLC Group Chairman Chang Hua-hsin, and Shengli Biotechnology Chairman Tsai Kuo-tien, but also through the in-depth industry research and insights provided by Chuang Ching-cheng—a former legislator and former CEO of the Taiwan Thinktank. With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from National Taiwan University and dual roles as an assistant professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Chuang facilitated the alignment of these companies. By focusing on industrial governance, smart management, and the integration of biomedical engineering, he helped guide the partners toward shared objectives—such as adopting ISO 13485 and ISO 22442 standards and implementing AI-driven smart management systems—thereby establishing a clear roadmap for the industry’s advancement. Moving forward, the three parties will continue to integrate international standards, documented systems, traceability, risk analysis, and professional guidance resources. Their goal is to establish a replicable and scalable model for Taiwan’s industries, thereby enhancing the value-added potential, resilience, and international alignment of the island’s livestock and biomedical supply chains. As global demand for high-quality, traceable, animal-derived materials grows, this collaboration is poised to drive a significant transformation within Taiwan’s livestock sector—shifting it from a model centered on traditional food production toward one focused on materials for medical applications (with food production as a secondary function). This transition, which represents the gold standard in the global livestock industry, will pave the way for a more forward-looking and sustainable future in high-value biomedical applications.
Detailed coverage by relevant news media
ETtoday
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Partnership to Upgrade Taiwan's Supply Chain for Animal-Derived Medical Materials by Gao Zhao-Lin
https://finance.ettoday.net/news/3166120
DIGITIMES
From the Dining Table to the Operating Room: Taiwan's Pigs Are "Worth Their Weight in Gold" as They Enter the High-End Medical Device Market by Guo Jing-Rong
https://www.digitimes.com.tw/tech/dt/n/shwnws.asp?id=0000755342_8AQ2F8PG5M5X6I1FC8KTM
Mnews
Beyond Meat: Taiwan's Pork Industry Set to Repurpose Pigskin and Organs—TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Join Forces to Tap into a Trillion-NT-Dollar High-End Medical Device Market by Yang Jun
https://www.mirrormedia.mg/story/20260514-43bus-194221
Liberty Times
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Join Forces to Advance the Domestic Livestock Industry Toward a High-Value Biomedical Sector by Chen Yung-Chi
https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5437158
Liberty Times
A Turnaround for Taiwan's Pig Industry! TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Sign MOU to Develop High-End Medical Device Supply Chain by Lin Jinghua
https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5437062?utm_source=BUSINESS&utm_medium=1&utm_campaign=MOREPAGE
Commercial Times
Returning to the Status of a Country Free from Three Major Swine Diseases: TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Join Forces to Build a High-Value Veterinary Medical Supply Chain by Du Hui-Rong
https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260514701580-430504
A Remarkable Transformation in Taiwan's Livestock Industry: Seizing Opportunities in High-Value Biomedical Applications by Guo Hong-Hui
https://www.ctee.com.tw/news/20260514701738-430503
anue
Venturing into high-end medical materials: TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring join forces to transform the livestock industry into a high-value biomedical sector. by Zhang Shao-Wen
https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6458590
Economic Daily News
Ginko Group's Life Spring partners with TSC and T-HAM to advance the entry of Taiwanese pork into the high-end medical market. by Xie Bai-Hong
https://money.udn.com/money/story/5612/9503207
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring join hands to help Taiwan's animal husbandry industry develop high-value biomedical applications by Zeng Ren-Kai
https://money.udn.com/money/story/5612/9503111
TechNews
Pig Organs Transformed into High-End Medical Materials—More Valuable Than Gold! Life Spring Partners with TSC and T-HAM to Build an In-House Biomedical Supply Chain by Yao Hui-Ru
https://technews.tw/?p=1555944&preview=true
Yahoo Finance
Taiwanese Pork Turns to Gold! TSC and T-HAM Corporation partner with Life Spring to Target the High-End Medical Device Market by Wang Shi-Ting
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/share/3a1b04bc-96f2-43dd-b189-ef292de04745
MONEY LINK
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring join forces to drive the high-value transformation of the supply chain for animal-derived medical materials. by He Mei-Ru
https://ww2.money-link.com.tw/realtimenews/NewsContent.aspx?SN=2366502002&PU=0009
TVBS News
TSC and T-HAM Corporation partner with Life Spring! Taiwanese pork enters the high-end medical materials supply chain, eyeing a $280 billion market. by Xie Pei-Ying
https://news.tvbs.com.tw/money/3204077
MoneyDJ
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring launch a partnership to develop high-value applications in the livestock sector. by Liu Wan-Qing
https://www.moneydj.com/kmdj/news/newsviewer.aspx?a=83d393ee-f832-4e52-aa0b-f9e1a250cdf4
FTV News
TSC, T-HAM and Life Spring Join Forces to Enter the High-End Medical Device Sector; Chuang Ching-cheng, a Ph.D. in Biomedicine, Serves as Key Facilitator－by FTV News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEskHC0Y0UQ
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