the first hybrid pepper variety, named “Xiangyan No.1” ,was initiated.

“Xiangyan” brand registered in China.

Xiangyan series of hot pepper possessed the largest planting areas in the world and market share reached up to 70% in China with sales quantities of 800 tons,sales revenue of more than 9 million USD and profit of 5.5 million USD of hot pepper seeds.

“Xiangyan” was awarded as Hunan famous brand.

integrated the sound sales revenue and profit of Xiangyan company with the brand reputation of Pro. Yuan Longping, Yuang Longping Agriculture High Technology Co.,Ltd.was founded and listed in 2000.

authorized as “New & High Technology” enterprise in Hunan province.
acquired seed Import & Export permit.

"Xiangyan" was awarded as "China Famous Brand" which was the first title in the Chinese vegetable seed industry.

rewarded as the Key Enterprise of Chinese vegetable seed industry.

rewarded as Leading Enterprise of Agriculture industrialization in Hunan province.
Mitsui held 30.4% shares of Xiangyan Company.

cooperated with Hunan Agricultural University on innovation, identification and screening of germplasm resources,varieties selecting and breeding,green and effective cultivation technology and talents training of hot pepper.

the national joint research project on hot pepper breeding which was led by Xiangyan was officially launched.

the exhibition center for hot pepper culture and molecular lab were established.The company's industry-university-research projects and the environment of the company have reached a new level.