Korean manufacturer Suchang recently announced it has successfully developed a new dog food product using gamgyul-bak — byproducts from the Korean citrus processing industry. Tentatively branded Orange Dogs, the product is designed for global markets, with export plans targeting the United States, Japan, China and Europe.
The key ingredient of Orange Dog, gamgyul-bak, refers to the peel and residual materials generated during the production of concentrated citrus juice. Concentrated citrus juice accounts for nearly 40% of the total processed citrus volume. In Korea, this byproduct has long been considered an environmental burden due to disposal challenges.
By transforming this waste material into a functional pet food ingredient, Suchang is addressing both environmental concerns and global consumer trends favoring sustainable products. The dog food has already received positive attention as a “green food” solution contributing to environmental preservation. It also aligns with the well-established pet-care cultures in the U.S., Japan and Europe.
Suchang plans to ramp up its global sales initiatives, positioning Orange Dogs as an eco-friendly premium pet food brand sourced from natural agricultural byproducts.
Suchang specializes in more than 150 types of natural bio-based ingredients and overseas distribution consulting.
Source: Suchang
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