50 years of believing in nature's potential and opening new paths
1976
Achieved Korea's first successful trial cultivation of aloe
Univera's history began with the successful trial cultivation of aloe in a small greenhouse in Hyoseong-dong, Incheon.
1981
Opened Banwol Farm, the largest in Asia
Established the approx. 2.3 ha (5.7 acres) Banwol Farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, growing some 200,000 aloe plants.
1984
Founded Namyang Aloe Nongsan
Laid the corporate foundation to move beyond aloe cultivation into research and product development.
1988
Founded Aloecorp, a US subsidiary
Acquired Hilltop Gardens in Texas, taking the first step in a global business that grows and manages high-quality aloe raw materials directly.
1989
Pioneered Gonzales Farms in Mexico · Founded the Aloe Research Foundation (ARF)
Built a stable raw material production base while stepping up research to reveal the benefits of aloe through science.
1990
Incorporated as Namyang Aloe Co., Ltd. · Completed a KGMP plant
Reorganized corporate operations and production systems and strengthened the foundation for manufacturing Health Functional Food.
1991
Developed the TTS aloe manufacturing process
Established proprietary processing standards that control time, temperature and hygiene to preserve aloe's beneficial compounds.
1993
Launched the CAP (Creation of Aloe Pharmaceuticals) Project for aloe drug development
Began a long-term project with Korean researchers to systematically study aloe's components and how they work.
1996
Founded Unigen in the US
Extended the expertise built through aloe research to a wide range of natural products, laying the foundation for natural products life science research.
1997
AwardFounder, the late Chairman Yunho Lee, posthumously awarded the Order of Civil Merit, Moran Medal
Recognized for his contributions to the development of the aloe industry and natural biotechnology.
1998
AwardLamang Alo-Whitening received the IR52 Jang Young-sil Award
The first such award in the Korean cosmetics industry, proving the success of turning aloe research into products.
2000
Established a local subsidiary on Hainan Island, China
Set up a new base for supplying aloe raw materials and expanding business in Asia.
2001
Opened a natural products farm in Primorsky Krai, Russia
Developed a large-scale farm in Primorsky Krai, Russia, expanding the business into research and production of northern natural products.
2003
Aloe raw material named a World Class Product of Korea
Gained official recognition for the global competitiveness of Univera's aloe raw materials.
2006
Changed the company name to Univera
Marking its 30th anniversary, the company changed its name from Namyang Aloe to Univera and declared its leap toward becoming a natural wellness company.
2008
CertificationEarned first Consumer Centered Management (CCM) certification
Introduced CCM in 2006 and became the first in the Health Functional Food, cosmetics and direct selling industries to be certified. Later became the first small or medium-sized enterprise to be certified 9 consecutive times.
2012
Proclaimed a vision as a wellness company
Expanded its direction beyond Health Functional Food and cosmetics to become a wellness company that considers the balance of body, mind and life.
2014
Hilltop Gardens designated a historic site in Texas, USA
Hilltop Gardens, the foundation of Univera's global growth, was recognized for its historical value in commercial cultivation of aloe.
CertificationFirst certified as a Family-Friendly Certified Company (Korea)
Certified for running a family-friendly work environment and programs that help employees balance work and family life.
2016
AwardReceived the Prime Minister's Citation on the 21st Consumer Day
Recognized for protecting consumer rights and for its achievements in customer-centered management.
2018
Pioneered a farm in Campeche, Mexico
Developed a new aloe farm on the Yucatán Peninsula, expanding the global raw material supply base.
AwardReceived the 6th Korea's Most Loved Companies Award – Corporate Social Responsibility
Recognized for sustainable raw material supply and socially responsible management.
2019
AwardInducted into the Hall of Fame of Consumer Centered Management (CCM) certified companies
The first small or medium-sized enterprise to be recognized for its long track record in Consumer Centered Management.
2024
Acquired the Jaumave plant in Mexico
Increased production capacity for aloe raw materials and strengthened the foundation for a stable supply to global markets.
2025
Aloe named a World Class Product of Korea for 23 consecutive years
Named a World Class Product of Korea for 23 consecutive years, from 2003 to 2025, sustaining the competitiveness of its aloe raw materials.
AwardReceived a Presidential Citation, Patriots and Veterans Month
Recognized for rebuilding the Danji Dongmaeng (Finger-Cutting Alliance) Memorial of Korean independence patriot An Jung-geun and for ongoing preservation efforts.
2026
50th anniversary
Building on a 50-year legacy of connecting nature, science and people, we are beginning a new leap forward.
