Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Dongwoonongsan Co., Ltd., operating under the brand name Green Nut, is a premier Korean manufacturer and exporter of high-quality nuts, seeds, and nut-based food products. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, the company has built a strong reputation both domestically and internationally for offering natural, nutritious, and innovatively packaged nut products that align with evolving consumer health trends.

Core Business

Dongwoonongsan specializes in the sourcing, processing, packaging, and export of edible nuts, seeds, and nut-based snacks. The company focuses on both bulk ingredient supply and premium consumer-ready products, servicing supermarkets, online retailers, HORECA sectors, and gifting markets.

Product and Service Offerings

Dongwoonongsan offers a comprehensive range of nut products under its flagship brand Green Nut, including:

Nuts & Seeds:

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Pistachios
• Cashews
• Brazil Nuts

Nut Mixes:

• Daily Nut Mix: Balanced blends designed for portion-controlled snacking.
• Haru Nuts: Single-serve nut packets optimized for portability and freshness.

Nut Butters:

• Imperial Peanut Butter
• Almond Butter

Gift Sets:

• Green Nut Gift Sets
• Everyday Nut Assortments: Premium packaging for holidays, corporate gifting, and special occasions.

Snacks:

• Nut-Based Snack Bars
• Candied Nuts
• Roasted and Flavored Nut Varieties

The products are Halal-certified and comply with Korean and international food safety standards.

Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition

Dongwoonongsan’s strengths lie in:

• Vertical integration: From raw nut importation to final packaging and branding.
• Use of nitrogen flushing and individual packaging technology to maintain freshness and shelf life.
• Tailored gift set and OEM solutions for retailers and corporate clients.
• Clear focus on health-conscious snacking, meeting rising global demand for natural and protein-rich foods.

Green Nut products are marketed for daily consumption, corporate wellness, and festive gift-giving segments.

Financial Performance

Though private financial records are not disclosed, trade sources and Korean SME directories suggest:

• Annual revenue: Estimated at USD 10–12 million
• Export contribution: Around 40% of sales, driven by gift sets and private-label exports
• Consistent year-on-year growth in health food categories, especially post-2020

Shipment and Export Data

According to Korean export data platforms:

• Dongwoonongsan exports to more than 15 countries
• Major markets include:
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • Vietnam
  • United Arab Emirates
  • China
• Export product highlights:
  • Haru Nuts (single-serve packets)
  • Green Nut gift sets
  • Roasted nut assortments

Export volumes are steadily increasing due to demand from health-food retailers and halal-certified food distributors.

Target Market

Dongwoonongsan’s target customer base includes:

• Supermarkets and convenience store chains
• E-commerce health food retailers
• Corporate gifting clients and seasonal food gift distributors
• Wellness-oriented snack brands for OEM production

Its high-quality packaging and product quality make it ideal for premium-positioned shelves and export gift markets.

Capabilities

• Manufacturing Facility: Gwangju-based plant with advanced sorting, roasting, and nitrogen-sealed packaging lines.
• Production Capacity: Thousands of individual nut sachets per day.
• OEM/ODM Services: Customized blends, packaging designs, private-label contracts.
• R&D: Product development focused on clean labeling and nutrient-rich combinations.

Certifications and Compliance

• HACCP Certified
• Halal Certification
• KFDA Compliance
• Internal lab testing and third-party food safety audits to ensure compliance with import requirements of countries in ASEAN, Middle East, and North America.

Customer Testimonials

Trade show feedback and distributor comments include:

“Green Nut’s daily mix packs are consistent sellers for our health-conscious segment. High quality and visually appealing.” – Retail Buyer, Singapore

“Dongwoonongsan delivered customized gift sets on-time for our holiday campaign. Excellent quality and design.” – Distributor, Vietnam

Major Achievements

• Participated in international food exhibitions such as Seoul Food & Hotel, Foodex Japan, and Gulfood Dubai
• Grown from a domestic supplier to a global nut snack brand, with rising recognition under the Green Nut label
• Pioneered nitrogen packaging for nut freshness in Korea’s SME snack sector
• Recognized by KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) for export excellence among food SMEs

Dongwoonongsan Co., Ltd. continues to drive innovation and quality in the healthy snack sector, offering trusted and nutritious nut products that meet the needs of modern consumers across Korea and around the world.