B&BL, a Functional Health Food Manufacturer, Selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' '2026 Food Functionality Evaluation Support Project'
B&BL, a functional health food OEM/ODM specialist, launches pre-clinical study on 'Saengmaeksan Extract' in collaboration with the Korea Food Research Institute and Dankook University to prove its functionality in weight management and glucose metabolism improvement.
B&BL, jointly with the Korea Food Research Institute and Dankook University Cheonan Campus Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, was selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' '2026 Food Functionality Evaluation Support Project' and is commencing full-scale R&D. The photo on the left shows Sung-wook Kim, Head of Division at B&BL (left), taking a commemorative photo with Jung-heon Ha, Department Chair of Food and Nutrition at Dankook University, after signing an exchange cooperation agreement.
SEOUL, South Korea--(Newswire)-- B&BL (CEO Gi-oh Lee), a specialized bio-material and functional health food OEM/ODM company, has been selected for the "2026 Food Functionality Evaluation Support Project" hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and is embarking on full-scale research and development.
This project is a government support initiative designed to promote the linked development of agriculture and the food industry by securing the functionality of functional raw materials and ingredients derived from domestic agricultural and livestock products, as well as to foster a high-value-added food industry. BNBL, in collaboration with the Korea Food Research Institute and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Dankook University Cheonan Campus, will conduct a "Pre-clinical study on the effects of Saengmaeksan extract on weight management and glucose metabolism improvement."
Saengmaeksan is a traditional Korean herbal prescription primarily made from Liriope muscari (Liriope tuber), Schisandra chinensis (Omija), and Panax ginseng (Ginseng). Through this study, the company plans to scientifically prove its functional efficacy in weight control and blood sugar management. The research period will run for approximately nine months from April to December 2026, with a total project budget of approximately 126 million KRW.
In this study, B&BL will oversee general project management and product development, while Professor Jung-heon Ha's research team in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Dankook University will handle pre-clinical study design and execution. The Korea Food Research Institute will serve in project management and technical advisory roles.
Gi-oh Lee, CEO of B&BL, stated, "The selection for this MAFRA support project is a testament to the recognition of our bio-material R&D capabilities. We will scientifically demonstrate the functionality of Saengmaeksan extract to develop premium functional health foods that contribute to improving public health."
Meanwhile, BNBL is a specialized functional health food manufacturer holding proprietary patented bio-materials, including Eggshell Membrane Complex (BN-01), Millet-Wheat Complex (BN-02), and Sugarcane Wax Alcohol Complex (BN-03). The company is accelerating technological innovation through industry-academic collaboration, such as recently signing an exchange cooperation agreement with the Department of Food and Nutrition at Dankook University.
About B&BL
B&BL is a specialized functional health food and health food manufacturing enterprise whose core competitiveness lies in its all-in-one services, specialized raw materials (patented ingredients), and rapid response capabilities. The company provides precise and fast OEM production methods for functional health foods and general health foods tailored to client needs. It also leads in professional ODM services, taking full responsibility for the entire process from product planning to finished product shipment. In particular, B&BL maximizes product differentiation by utilizing its bio-material development capabilities, such as Eggshell Membrane Complex and Millet-Wheat Complex. Through these trust-based solutions, BNBL satisfies customer needs and advances as a trusted company building a sustainable future.
