Nature Near, NENIA
NENIA WAY 
NATURE NEAR, NENIA
NENIA, is a name crafted from the fusion of "Nature" and "Near".
We're dedicated to providing pure, natural, and safe food to ensure our children grow up healthy and vibrant.
We diligently curate and produce eco-friendly food products, made safely with ingredients nurtureed in our own fertile soils, like out wheat, ensuring minimal additives.
About NENIA Logo
Our brand identity reflects our awe for the mystery of life on humans and nature, which is embodied by the humble "seed". This emblem of potential growth meets the unique fingerprint of a diligent farmer, symbolizing a seal of dedication and continuous dialogue with the world around us. The tireless efforts of those who sow seeds, nurture crops, reap harvests, preserve the bounty and transport our produce, start and flow from the faint and worn prints of a farmer's fingers. It's a powerful symbol, signifying the interconnected web of relations between humans and nature.
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NENIA is more than a brand
It is a commitment to sharing and
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Our Advocacy
Our PledgeWith a deep reverence for Mother Earth, coupled with an unwavering faith in human ingenuity, NENIA stands steadfast in its endeavor to create palpable, affirmative shifts in the quality of life.
We derive our motivation from a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of socio-cultural dynamics, while our ambition is to cultivate this awareness, pioneering innovative paths to a better life.
While we may be a small company, our dedication is immense. We actively strive to mitigate damage to our ecosystem. We advocate for clean air, clean water, and soil preservation for healthy sustenance. In solidarity with farmers committed to ecological farming practices and citizens supporting these endeavors, we pledge our unwavering supports.
Over the years, we have steadfastly focused on "Safe School Food Service." Our track record, dating back to 2004, of supplying domestically produced organic produce to School Food Service is a testament to our competitive strength in local production and distribution networks.
Our robust "domestic supply chains" signify our firm foundations, withstanding the sweeping tide of GMOs. This resilience underscores a bond of trust between us, the producers, and the "NENIA" brand.
Current farming practices, heavily reliant on GMO ingredients, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides, pose a threat not just to our land, but also to our global home. Such practices exacerbate the climate crisis, uprooting countless lives worldwide.
With NENIA standing against the use of chemical additives and genetically modified ingredients in all our products, we are steadfast in our commitment to the producers of this land, to its consumers, and to our future generations. We've blazed trails in alternative agriculture, producing, distributing, and consuming clean produce, while fostering a symbiotic relationship between local communities and nature, a dedication that resonates with our consumers.
As we move forwards, NENIA aims to actively respond to public demand for safer food options. Beyond merely supplying products and services, we're committed to enriching the consumer experience, delivering superior value, and broadening our impact.
Businesses can and should be catalysts for societal change. with NENIA, we aim to provide a transparent linkage, directly connecting the food we consume to its producers and the organic relationship they share with nature. In doing so, we extend an invitation to share in our respect for nature's organic cycles and societal values.
NENIA's philosophy is rooted in fostering a fundamentally different mindset towards agriculture, offering the tangible value of sustainable choices, and promoting responsible consumerism. We are dedicated to pioneering a new realm where consumers, producers, and nature intersect in harmony. The essence of NENIA lies in this vision of creating an interconnected world that not only survives but thrives on mutual respect and dependence.
History
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March
Operated First-party logistics(1PL)
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January
Sponsored Yangpyeong Branch of Gyeonggi Parents’ Solidarity for the Disabled
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July
Direct import Non-GMO cold-pressed Canola oil
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September
HACCP certification (Korean wheat manufacturing factory)
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October
Open NENIA Bread, an organic korean wheat sourdough bread
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December
Flower rice marcket, Bojagi rice marcket to A Flower Blossom on the Rice Bukchon, Organic Grocerant
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 6th consecutive year (2023)
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Green Star for the 3nd consecutive year (2023)
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February
Supplied and sponsored ‘Breakfast Mukko Eco-friendly Snack Kits’ for malnourished children with World Vision
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March
Supplied eco-friendly products to the eco-friendly school food service centers in Gyeonggi-do and Incheon
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July
Relocated headquarters to 1532-9, Gangnam-ro, Gangsang-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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October
Established production facility to produce Parbake, an organic sourdough bread brand
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November
Selected as Inno-Biz by Ministry of SMEs and Startups
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December
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 5th consecutive year (2022)
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December
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Green Star for the 2nd consecutive year (2022)
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January
Signed a sales contract with KIM' C Market (Los Angeles, New York)
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March
Supplied eco-friendly snack packages to the eco-friendly school food service centers in Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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May
Signed a sales contract with The Chorocmaeul Co., Ltd.
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August
Established Flower Rice Story, a separate corporation for the restaurant business (A Flower Blossom on the Rice, Wrapped Flower Rice, and Flower Rice Market)
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October
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 4th consecutive year (2021)
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October
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Green Star (2021)
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November
Signed a sales contract with Mealguru Samsung
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December
Signed a sales contract with The Hyundai Seoul
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January
Selected as Inno-Biz by Ministry of SMEs and Startups
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January
ISO 9001 certification (for design, development, manufacture and sales of dumplings, noodles, bread, desserts, and beverages)
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January
Selected as Agriculture, Manufacturing, Commerce Convergenced SME
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April
Signed a sales contract with Coupang Fresh
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September
Signed a sales contract with GS Fresh
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October
Signed a sales contract with GS Organic for Dalisalda
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October
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 3rd consecutive year (2020)
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November
Signed a sales contract with Woowa Brothers (Baemin).
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October
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand for the 2nd consecutive year (2019)
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November
Authorized as an R&D center
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January
Signed a supply contract with the NH Foods Ltd. and food service centers in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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August
Developed and launched NENIA ERP
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August
Signed a sales contract with Hello Nature
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September
Signed a sales contract with E-Mart
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October
A Flower Blossom on the Rice selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand (2018)
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April
Signed a sales contract with Kurly Inc.
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June
Relocated headquarters to 2F, 731, Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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August
Changed corporate name to Nenia Co., Ltd.
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December
Selected as Excellent Company for Job Creation (Gyeonggi-do)
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July 2004
Established Woorimil Food Service Co., Ltd.
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March 2007
Relocated headquarters to 384-4 Munhyeong-ri, Opo-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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September 2012
Moon Young-jin inaugurated as CEO
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2013.
Relocated headquarters to 4F, 21-11, Changtteulweet-gil, Opo-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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January 2014
Relocated and opened Lotte Icheon Logistics Center (Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea)
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July 2015
Supplied eco-friendly products to NENIA Bukchon, a directly-managing store, and distribution stores (new - about 25 stores)
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December 2015
Operated A Flower Blossom on the Rice, an eco-friendly restaurant (51.69 ㎥) in Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Unaltered in essence for over a century,
NENIA's manufacturing principles
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Chosen with utmost discernment, only NON-GMO ingredients
Say no to uncertainty, we discard imported cornstarch, syrup, modified starch, soy protein, and liquid fructose. In our pursuit of purity, ingredients with even a hint of GMO presence are not welcome. Thos extends to compound ingredients, where potential GMO risks are bigilantly kept at bay.
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We opt for pesticide-free, organically certified domestic wheat.
Across all our ranges except whole wheat flour, white flour, and a few others, we prioritize the use of pesticide-free, organically certified domestic wheat.
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We strive to exclude all harmful chemical additives.
In a world where many food manufacturers sacrifice quality for cost, we challenge the status quo. NENIA thrives on crops harvested from our soil, steering clear of harmful chemical additives. Our focus? Wholesome food, as close to nature's intention as possible.
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we vow to disclose 100% of our ingredients.
We believe in honesty, even when it comes to the smallest ingredients. Concealment is not our game, and we guarantee full disclosure
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We favor environmentally friendly produce antibiotic-free livestock.
Except in times when Mother Nature makes it challenging, for annual harvests, we endeavor to use eco-friendly produce and antibiotic-free livestock.
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Born and nurtured in our own land, we celebrate the use of local crops.
We prioritize locallysourced ingredients, embracing all ingredients those grown in our backyard, except for those that cannot be locally produced including sugar, pepper, chocolate, and herbs. if a homegrown alternative exists, it becomes our choice, bringing you the true taste of our homeland.
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Seeking only the finest, We journey across borders to import directly.
When local supply becomes unstable, we travel worldwide, selecting only the best quality ingredients to bring back home.
Together, we shine brighter,
NENIA, where the value of sharing becomes luminary.
We actively sponsor non-profit organizations, social foundations, and communities, embracing our role in the larger community.
Partnering for a greener future,
NENIA sustains relationships with
domestic eco-friendly malls, online and offline.
