Seoul Milk
Seoul Dairy Cooperative (hangul: 서울우유) is a food and dairy cooperative headquartered in Seoul, Korea. It has exported to a number of cities in China, including Qingdao, Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian and Yanji.[1]
Background
Established in 1937, Seoul dairy produces milk, yogurt and beverage products at facilities in Yangju, Yongin, Ansan and Geochang. It is the oldest and largest suppliers of dairy products in South Korea.[2]
In 1937, the forerunner of Seoul Milk, the Gyeongseong Milk Trade Association, was established in Jeong-dong in central Seoul. In September 1954, it was renamed the Seoul Milk Trade Association. In 1962, when Seoul Milk registered as a corporation it became the Seoul Dairy Cooperative as its now.[1]
In December 2016, Seoul Milk launched CU Big Yogurt of convenience store chain CU.[3]
In 2017, Seoul Milk released a milk product for pets.[4]
Operations
- 2,000 co-op member farmers
- 2,000 employees
Products
References
- Service (KOCIS), Korean Culture and Information. "Seoul Milk: the milk of the nation for 79 years : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea". www.korea.net. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
- https://www.asiabiotech.com/05/0507/0507toc.pdf
- Herald, The Korea (2016-12-16). "[Weekender] Convenience stores' private brands hit big". Retrieved 2017-10-11.
- "Seoul Dairy Cooperative releases milk for pets". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. Retrieved 2020-08-25.