With climate change and sustainability increasingly shaping consumer values, demand for environmentally
friendly products is a growing global trend. Businesses are also embracing ESG management,
further driving the need for eco-conscious innovation. Food companies, in particular,
are called upon to develop and offer products that align with these principles.
At LOTTE R&D Center, a key focus is on upcycling food by-products generated during ingredient processing
and production to create added value. Upcycled by-products can be reintegrated into products,
promoting sustainable resource recirculation. One successful example is the upcycling of rice by-products
from the manufacture of rice wine and other alcoholic beverages.
