Research Institute

In an effort to make people, society and the earth healthy
We will become a company loved by customers and a company that goes together with customers!

Founded in 1989, Seoul Dairy Institute aims to contribute to the health of people who are developing and researching many products.

After the completion of the Central Research Institute with a total floor area of 4,550㎡ with one basement floor to four ground floors, advanced research facilities for basic and applied research such as chemical analysis rooms and biological research centers were built.

To become flowing water without staying, researchers will try to pursue something new.

R&D Support Team

The R&D support team is in charge of general planning for the overall operation of the central research institute. We strive to develop mid- to long-term research policies and long-term vision for the development of dairy-oriented innovative products and ESG management, and carry out safety-based building and equipment management to create an internal and external environment optimized for R&D. In addition, we are building an all-round infrastructure to maximize research performance through efficient manpower operation and budget management, and to encourage industry-academic technology exchange and professional education programs to become a leading research organization in the domestic oil industry.

Applied research team

The applied research team is conducting practical research for the development of high value-added products in the future of Seoul Dairy and prior application research to secure product safety. In particular, research on the development of probiotic species and the evaluation of functionality of new materials are conducted, and product nutrition analysis is conducted to establish a residual substance (pesticides, animal drugs, prohibited substances, etc.) and national nutrition safety management.
It also conducts customer response and food trend surveys by operating a scientific and systematic consumer analysis system, and conducts labeling laws and regulations that oversee product standards and labeling standards in response to internal and external food-related laws and policies.

Milk research team

Under the mission of taking responsibility for public health, the milk research team researches and develops white milk and processed milk aimed at various consumer needs, and conducts practical application research to develop customized products in line with rapidly changing consumption trends and social changes.
Due to social changes such as a decrease in the birth rate, an increase in single-person households, and an aging population, the milk drinking capacity has stagnated or decreased. To overcome the difficulties of the milk market, we are conducting research on health contribution products, eco-friendly products, and milk functionality.
By applying the "Korea's first new enzyme method," we have released premium lactose-degrading milk that can help comfort and intestinal health by generating optimal "prebiotics" and "food fibers" without additional lactose decomposition.
Through continuous research on the differentiation and commercialization of high value-added crude oil, the milk research team is constantly striving to increase the quality competitiveness of milk and dairy products and to play a pivotal role in leading the Korean milk industry.

Fermented Milk Research Team

The fermented milk research team is researching and developing a new family of fermented milk so that people can maintain a healthy life, and is conducting applied research related to it.
We developed and launched "viyitt," which pioneered the first pick-and-eat topping yogurt market in Korea, "zzayo zzayo" a stick-type yogurt that can be easily squeezed anytime, anywhere, premium Jang Health Fermented Oil "Duoan," and a health-oriented "Plain Yogurt."
In addition, we are accelerating our entry into the health functional food market through new probiotic products and functional research that emphasize functionality such as probiotics in the future.

Beverage research team

The beverage research team is a team that studies new products for diversifying the business of beverage products, and is constantly striving to develop original beverage products.
"juice in the morning" is a representative juice brand in Seoul Dairy Beverage Division, and has developed and launched four types of oranges, grapes, apples, Jeju tangerines that utilize the freshness and original taste of refrigerated distribution, and premium refrigerated juice line "juice in the morning Black Label."
In addition, organic juice and room temperature drinks (soy milk, fruit and vegetable drinks, etc.) are operated to respond to customer needs for safe and healthy foods and changes in the distribution environment, and various categories of beverage products are developed.

Workpiece research team

The processed cheese research team researches and develops processed cheese, cheese, cream, butter, etc., and plays an important role in winning the domestic processed cheese market by developing various processed cheese such as cheddar slice, angfang, organic baby cheese, kayak, and cheese cubic.
In order to revitalize the use of fresh and high-quality domestic crude oil, we are also researching and developing fresh cheese (string, grilled cheese, fresh mozzarella, etc.) and aging cheese (cheddar, goda, etc.) to suit Koreans' tastes.

New Growth Product Research Team

The new growth product research team is a team that studies coffee products, old-age-friendly foods, and new products that meet consumer trends, and strives to develop coffee products of various flavors that meet customer needs, products that are easy to get nutrition for the elderly, and various types of dairy products that customers want.
Special Tea Café Latte and Gangneung Coffee are the representative brands of coffee, and Special Tea Café Latte is the first coffee brand to taste harmonious latte using coffee extract and high-quality milk. Gangneung Coffee is loved by customers as it contains first-generation barista Park Yi-chu's roasting know-how in Seoul Dairy.
In addition to developing various coffee, the new growth product research team is developing products that take into account consumers' health in line with aging social changes by developing milk porridge and functional products that are easy to consume. In line with rapidly changing trends and demographic changes, we are developing products with high preference and developing products in a form that is easy to consume nutrition.

Dessert Development Team

In line with the rapidly changing trend of desserts and convenience foods, the dessert development team is launching and developing various products such as ice cream, pizza, rice cake, and bakery, and is striving to expand its new business using milk ingredients. In addition, Seoul Dairy Cafe Milk Hall 1937 manufactures and sells menus such as milk, milk tea, ice cream, and coffee, contributing to the restaurant business.