Sumang To Boost R&D On Functional Biomaterials From Jeju’s Natural Resources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Cooperative ‘Sumang’, a processor of agricultural, marine, and herbal materials from Jeju Island, has announced its plans to expand research and development (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 organisations to discover and commercialise 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, enquiries related to the development of differentiated new materials based on Jeju’s clean natural ingredients are increasing, according to Sumang in a statement.

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

Abiding by the strict rules of the Clean Jeju Green Tea Agricultural Cooperative, Sumang offers products that promote both health and environmental sustainability. It has produced Jeju green tea of the highest quality since 2007.

-- BERNAMA