Sumang to tap Jeju’s natural resources in developing functional biomaterials

Clean Jeju Green Tea Cooperative or Sumang is a leading processor of agricultural, marine, and herbal materials from Jeju Island. It has announced plans to expands its R&D activities of functional biomaterials derived from the island’s natural resources.

As a specialist in raw materials processing for food and cosmetics, Sumang explained that it will actively pursue joint R&D projects with various organizations to discover and commercialize new, competitive bio-based materials.

In addition to R&D projects, the cooperative participates in two to three major international exhibitions in Korea each year, holding consultation sessions with pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food companies. Despite the current economic slowdown, inquiries related to the development of differentiated new materials based on Jeju’s clean natural ingredients are increasing.

Sumang stated that as demand for functional and natural raw materials continues to grow, it remains committed to developing unique ingredients sourced from Jeju’s pure ecosystem to meet market demands. The cooperative will continue its efforts to develop competitive new materials that highlight the value and purity of Jeju’s natural resources.

Since 2007, Sumang has produced Jeju green tea of the highest quality, provided by the natural environment of Jeju Island, South Korea. Abiding by the strict rules of the Clean Jeju Green Tea Agricultural Cooperative, Sumang offers products that promote both health and environmental sustainability.