Fuji Chemical Industries

Fuji Chemical Industries is a prominent Japanese pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company specializing in the development and manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and specialty excipients. Founded in 1946, the company is a global leader in spray-drying technology and has developed proprietary drug delivery platforms such as F-MELT for orally disintegrating tablets. Fuji Chemical is also world-renowned for its production of natural astaxanthin under the AstaReal brand, which is utilized in high-end supplements and functional foods. As a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), the company provides comprehensive services ranging from pharmaceutical formulation to commercial-scale production, primarily focusing on small molecule synthesis and advanced delivery solutions.