National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science

Moorim P&P to develop cellulose frost protectant for orchards

Moorim P&P has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science and Gyeongsang National University to develop a nanocellulose-based frost protectant for fruit tree flower buds. The agreement, signed on 24 July 2026, targets up to a 20% reduction in cold-related orchard damage versus existing methods. Moorim P&P will supply the raw material and handle product development and mass production, while its partners run field trials and performance verification.

Why this mattersDiversifying pulp output into agricultural materials gives paper producers a new revenue avenue as core paper demand softens.

• Moorim P&P signed the MOU with the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science and Gyeongsang National University on 24 July 2026
• The product uses nanocellulose (CNF) extracted from natural pulp; Moorim P&P says it is South Korea's only domestic pulp producer
• The frost protectant forms a thin film on fruit tree flower buds, targeted at up to a 20% reduction in cold damage versus existing methods
• Moorim P&P will supply raw material and handle product development and mass production under the partnership
• The institute will run field trials with farmers; the university will handle performance verification and data collection
• The move extends Moorim P&P's cellulose applications beyond pulp moulding, wet wipes, bioplastics, paint materials and cosmetics into agriculture

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