History

The leading global LOHAS company that realizes the beautiful harmony between humans and nature

On May 12, 1981, a small grocery store opened in Apgujeong-dong in Seoul’s Gangnam area, under the name “Pulmuone Organic Produce Farm Shop.” This shop, where organic produce from Mr. Won Kyung-sun’s Pulmuone Farm and from farmers associated with the Jeongnonghoi (“Just Agricultural Society”) was sold, was Korea’s first organic food store and the birthplace of the Pulmuone Company today. Although it was small, the opening of this shop heralded the launch of a business that was to spread the value of organic farming across Korea. Many years have passed since then. Now, Pulmuone has become one of the most respected companies in Korea as well as the representative global LOHAS company that seeks to promote beautiful harmony between humans and nature.
  • Korea’s first packaged tofu is launched. (1984)
  • Korea’s first tofu packaged in plastic is launched. (1987)
  • Korea’s first tofu made from organic beans is launched. (2002)
  • Production History System is introduced. (2005)
  • Pulmuone implements a complete labeling system for the first time among Korean food companies. (May., 2006)
  • Pulmuone introduces Korea’s first animal welfare system. (Jul., 2007)
  • A production date labeling system is implemented. (Dec., 2007)
  • Pulmuone’s organic green juice features complete labeling of functional ingredients. (Oct., 2008)
  • Tofu made from sun-dried salt and natural coagulant(nigari) is released. (Jun., 2009)

1980s
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2010s

1980s

Jan 1984

Launches Korea’s first packaged tofu

Jan 1987

Launches Korea’s first tofu packaged in plastic
2000s

Aug 2000

Declares the use of Non-GMO raw materials for tofu and bean sprout products

Aug 2005

Pulmuone Health & Living acquires HACCP certification for the first time among Korea’s raw foods companies.

Jan 2005

Introduces a production history system

May 2006

Implements a complete labeling system for the first time among Korea’s food companies

Jul 2007

Introduces Korea’s first animal welfare system

Dec 2007

Provides labeling for both expiration dates and production dates for the first time among Korea’s fresh food (refrigerated food) companies.

Oct 2008

Pulmuone’s organic green juice features complete labeling of functional ingredients.

June 2009

Releases tofu made from sun-dried salt and natural coagulant(nigari)
2010s

Nov 2010

Launches Wholesome Foods Campaign as Pulmuone’s representative social contribution activity

Jan 2011

First to launch non-fried and air-dried fresh ramyun “Nature Is Delicious”

Jan 2012

Implements complete labeling system

Mar 2012

Launches “eatsslim” diet program

Jun 2012

Two of our organic tofu products acquire low carbon certification.

Jun 2013

Pulmuone Waters acquires low carbon certification.

Oct 2013

Replaces packaging of all tofu products with eco-friendly alternatives

Feb 2014

Releases Korea’s first organic-certified, “Fermentation Enzyme Green Vegetable Juice”

Apr 2014

Releases the low-sodium “Pyeongyang-style Cold Noodles in Dongchimi Soup with Six Domestic Ingredients”

Jun 2014

Releases “Bell Dumplings” with 0% wheat flour

Jan 2015

Two of our organic tofu products acquire carbon neutral certification for the first time in the food industry.

Jan 2015

Launches Good Cleaning Class as part of LOHAS Living Education.

Apr 2016

Releases “Rice Noodles in Cold Soybean Soup” with 0% wheat flour

Feb 2017

Pulmuone Foods ‘Nature is Delicious’ takes no.1 market share in non-fried ramen

Aug 2018

Signs MoU on cage-free campaign with Korean Animal Welfare Association