0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityThe representative plant entity of Schisandra is Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. of the family Schisandraceae, and it is managed as an accepted species in Kew. ( Plants of the World Online )
Key roleIt is a domestic specialty fruit that can be expanded into tea, beverages, syrups, food ingredients, and even ingredients for individually recognized health functional foods by drying, sugaring, juicing, extracting, and concentrating the fresh fruit.
Harvesting principleIt links variety, flowering date, maturity, harvest date, and final processing purpose. Based on Nongsaroo standards, there are examples of harvesting after flowering of approximately 120 days for early and mid-season varieties and approximately 125–140 days for mid and late-season varieties. ( Nongsaroo )
Product separationIt is separated into Fresh Fruit → Chilled Fruit → Dried Fruit / Sugared Omija / Juice → Extract → Concentrate → Finished Product.
Separation of similar itemsIt is a separate Plant Entity from red fruit specialty crops such as goji berries and Cornus fruit, and other species of the genus Schisandra are also managed separately.
Domestic production statisticsThe latest nationally approved production volume and cultivation area for the entire country have not been finalized in this v1.0 version, so they will be entered later after verification of official raw data.
Cultivation environmentNongsaroo suggests well-drained sandy loam and loam soils, as well as mid-mountainous areas with high organic matter content and a pH of around 6.0 to 6.5, as suitable sites .
functional ingredientsThe MFDS provides official data recognizing Schisandra chinensis extract as an individually recognized functional ingredient for health functional foods (No. 2018-9) in 2018. ( Food Safety Korea )
Complex ingredientsThe extract complex of Schisandra, Eucommia, and Lycium barbarum in 2024, and the extract complex of Hovenia dulcis fruit stem and Schisandra pith in 2025, have been disclosed as individually recognized ingredients, respectively. These are Product Entities separate from Schisandra as a standalone ingredient. ( Korea Food Safety Information System )
Supply and demand riskThe key factors are moisture, suitable growing area, pests and diseases, concentration of harvest season, fresh fruit storability, moisture and microorganisms in dried products, sugar content ratio, origin and variety, and variations in extraction yield and component specifications.
Operating PrinciplesConnect Cultivar–Farm–Flowering–Harvest Lot–Fresh/Dried/Sugared/Extract Batch–COA–Buyer RFQ.
Final goalIt is the establishment of supply chain intelligence that connects fresh produce from the source with processed and functional raw materials, extending even to the buyer's repeat purchase data.

Nongsaroo suggests mid-mountainous areas with low groundwater levels, well-drained sandy loam or loam soil, high organic matter content, and a pH of around 6.0 to 6.5 as suitable cultivation sites for Schisandra . It also explains that as a sun-loving crop, shade during the flower bud formation period can affect the number of flowers and the ratio of female flowers. ( Nongsaroo )

1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Basic fields

detail

Korean nameSchisandra
English nameOmija / Schisandra Berry
Representative scientific nameSchisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill.
classificationSchisandraceae → Schisandra → S. chinensis
Growth typeclimbing woody plants
Edible partsMainly fruit
Non-edible · Separate managementStems, leaves, seeds, pruning residues, etc. are separated from the Fruit Product.
Major harvesting stagesExamples of technical standards for fruit maturity and approximately 120–140 days after flowering by variety
Basic product formFresh Fruit·Dried Fruit·Sugared Omija·Juice·Extract·Concentrate
Basic processing stageHarvesting → Sorting → Refrigeration/Drying → Sugar Precipitation/Juicing → Extraction → Concentration
Basic useFresh fruit, tea, syrup, beverage, dried fruit, food ingredients, functional ingredients
Similarity PrinciplePlant Entity separate from other Schisandra spp. and Lycium chinense, Cornus officinalis, etc.

Kew treats names such as Schisandra chinensis var. glabrata and var. leucocarpa as synonyms of the current S. chinensis. Therefore, when past cultivar or variety names appear in a document, they are not immediately separated into distinct species; instead, the modern taxonomy is checked first. ( Plants of the World Online )

Product Master

Product

Product stage

Key Management Standards

Omija Seed Lotbreeding materialsSpecies·Seed Source·Lot
Omija Planting MaterialSeedlings and propagation materialsBreed, Mother Plant, and Health
Omija Field Lotproduction stageFarm · Variety · Planting Date · Tile Facilities
Flowering LotFlowering stageFlowering date, female flower ratio, weather
Fresh Omija FruitFresh fruitHarvest date, variety, color, maturity
Premium Fresh OmijaFor fresh consumptionColor, size, appearance, and freshness
Chilled Omijarefrigerated ingredientsStorage Temperature · Period · Lot
Dried OmijaDryingMoisture, Color, and Drying History
Dried Omija Tea RawDimensional materialsDryness, foreign matter, extraction suitability
Omija PowderpowderParent Lot · Particle Size · Microorganisms
Sugared OmijaSugar-preserved ingredientsSchisandra, Sugar Ratio, Extraction Period
Omija SyrupSyrupParent Lot · Sugar Content · Filtration
Omija JuiceExtractedRaw Material Lot, pH, Solids
Omija PureeFruit productsHomogeneity and raw material content
Omija ExtractextractSolvent · Time · Concentration · Batch
Omija ConcentrateConcentrated raw materialsSolids and Concentrated Drainage
Omija Extract Functional Ingredientfunctional ingredientsCertification Number · Manufacturing Specification · Ingredients · COA
Omija Teafinished productRaw material form and extraction conditions
Omija BeveragedrinkablesIngredient Content · Sugars · Formula
Omija Fermented ProductFermented typeFermented Ingredients · Microorganisms · Batch
Omija PomaceJuicing and extraction by-productsSafety and Recyclability
OEM·PB Omija Productfinished productFormula · MOQ · Contract
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationSchisandra chinensisSeparated from other species
varietiesEarly, mid, and late varieties and registered varietiesVariety verification link
Edible partsFruitOther parts separate
Harvesting stageDays after blooming, fruit color, maturityHarvest Lot required
Cultivation methodOpen fields, facilities, rain shelters, etc.Farm Entity
Cultivation terrainmid-mountain areas, slopes, etc.Site Dataset
Distribution methodsFresh · Chilled · DriedProduct Separation
Processing formSugared·Juice·Powder·Extract·ConcentrateIndependent Product
Fermentation statusNon-fermented/FermentedProcess Separation
Final useTea, fruit extracts, beverages, processed foods, functional ingredientsApplication
Transaction typeFresh fruit · Dried fruit · Contract farming · Processed raw materials · OEM · Private labelRFQ
Types of regulationGeneral food · Individually recognized functional ingredientsRegulatory Entity
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planVariety · Area · Fresh Fruit/Processing Use · BuyerProduction Design
Seedlings and propagation materialsVariety · Mother Plant · LotIdentity
Selection of cultivation sitesSlope, drainage, and soilDetermination of enemy territory
Soil testingpH · Organic matter · EC · DrainageSoil management
formulaDate, plot, plantingTraceability
Duck installationFacility type, height, and maintenance historyVine management
invitationNew shoots, main branches, and result branchesWater canopy management
Growth managementNew shoots, leaf weight, and growth statusProduction forecast
Light environmentShadeFlower buds and blooming
risingTemperature, Rainfall, and HumiditySupply Risk
WateringSuwon, period, amountgrowth
disputeMaterials, Quantity, and TimingProduction and soil
pestsOccurrence, Control, and PesticidesQuality and Safety
Flower bud formationTiming and light environmentProduction forecast
floweringDate · Female flower ratioHarvest Forecast
Fruit setFruit set · ClustersYield
Excessive negligenceColor and MaturityHarvest Decision
Harvest judgmentVariety, Days After Blooming, ColorHarvesting at the right time
harvestDate, Section, WeightFruit Lot
Origin sortingImmaturity, damage, decay, foreign matterGrade
Pre-cooling and refrigerationFor fresh consumptionFresh Quality
purifyingWater quality and hygiene upon applicationProcessing
dryTemperature, time, moistureDried Product
Sugar syrupFruit/Sugar Ratio · PeriodSugared Product
JuicingJuice Yield·pHJuice
percolationFilter · SedimentationLiquid Quality
extractionSolvent, Temperature, TimeExtract
concentrationSolids and Concentrated DrainageConcentrate
fermentationMicroorganisms, Temperature, PeriodFermented Product
packagingPackaging by productshipment
saveConditions by Fresh/Dried/LiquidShelf-life
shipmentBuyer · Quantity · Datetransaction

Nongsaroo suggests sandy loam and loam soils with good drainage and high organic matter content, with a pH of approximately 6.0 to 6.5, as suitable cultivation sites , and explains that shading during the flower bud formation stage can result in fewer flowers and a lower proportion of female flowers. Therefore, it designates drainage, pH, and light environment as key production fields. ( Nongsaroo )

4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

Fresh Fruit

Dried Fruit

Sugared/Juice

Extract/Concentrate

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic/Verified
varietiesessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
mountainous districtessentialessentialsuccessionsuccessionmarkPublic/Verified
FarmessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
LotessentialessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified/NDA
Flowering dayrecordsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
Harvest dayessentialsuccessionsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
MaturitycoreRaw material inheritancesuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
colorcorecoreLiquid colorBy productQCMember
Cluster conditioncoreMember
weightessentialBatchBatchBatchfinished productNDA
appearanceDamage/DeteriorationColor and uniformityLiquid homogeneityBy productQCVerified
alien substancecheckcoreFiltration managementcorecoreVerified
moistureFreshcoreBy productBy productBy productVerified
SweetnessIf necessaryRaw material characteristicsThe core of green juiceconcentrateBy productVerified/NDA
pHJuice coreBy ExtractBy productVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessarycorecorecoreConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
pesticide residuescoretestRaw material inheritancetestConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
heavy metalsRisk-basedtesttesttestConformity to standardsVerified/NDA
Refrigeration historyFresh fruit coreRaw material stagesuccessiontrackingVerified/NDA
Drying historyessentialInheritance when extracting datatrackingVerified
Sugar soaking historyEssential for cleaningsuccessionNDA
Juicing historyJuice is essentialWhen extracting juicesuccessionNDA
Extraction historyessentialsuccessionNDA
Concentration historyessentialsuccessionNDA
Fermentation historyThe relevant cityThe relevant citysuccessionNDA
packagingFreshessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Expiration dateBy productBy productBy productBy productessentialVerified
ShipmentessentialessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionBuyer ConnectionNDA

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Variety · Edible Part (Fruit) · Cultivation Type · Country/Region/Cultivation Area · Producer · Planting Material Lot · Planting Date · Flower Bud/Flowering Date · Harvest Date · Days After Flowering · Fruit Maturity · Quality Indicators · Cluster/Weight/Color/Specifications/Grade · Pest/Disease/Appearance/Spoilage/Foreign Matter Check · Pesticide Use Records · Pesticide Residue/Microorganism/Heavy Metal Test Reports · Pre-cooling/Refrigeration/Drying History · Raw Material Lot · Immersion/Juicing/Filtering/Extraction/Concentration/Fermentation History · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Schisandra farmVarieties, Seedlings, and Buyerscontract farming
production area distribution organizationFresh fruit, mushrooms, harvest dateJoint screening
Fresh fruit distributorsColor, Maturity, FreshnessFresh RFQ
Drying processing companyDryness and moistureDried Omija
Omija syrup manufacturerFresh fruit and sugar-soaked fruitSugared Product
car manufacturersDry fruit and extraction aptitudeTea
Beverage manufacturerJuice, Extract, ConcentrateBeverage
Fermented food companyRaw materials, sugar, and fermentation suitabilityFermented Product
Confectionery and DessertsConcentrate, Powder, ColorFood Ingredient
HMRBlue Sauce ConcentrateApplication
Dining Out & CafeJuice & Beverage BaseB2B
Online/DistributionDried fruit, greens, and teaRetail
Local specialty companyOrigin · Variety · StoryPremium Product
Health functional food manufacturersRecognized Raw Materials, Specs, and COAsFunctional Ingredient
OEM·PBGreen tea, beverage, and extract productsPrivate Label
exportersOrigin · Pesticide Residue · Product SpecificationsExport RFQ
Research InstituteVariety · Cultivation · Extraction · FunctionalityR&D
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Jongmyo ShrineSpecies · Varietiesproduction base
Domestic productionRegion · Cultivation Type · SeasonDomestic Supply
harvestRipening · Fresh GradeRaw Quality
Fresh fruit distributionRefrigeration and delivery timeFresh Market
dryYield, Moisture, ColorDried Supply
Sugar syrupIngredients, Sugars, PeriodSugared Product
JuicingJuice Yield·pHBeverage
Extraction and ConcentrationYield and specificationsIngredient
imported raw materialsSpecies·Origin·ProductGlobal Supply
Customs clearanceHS · Product TypeCompliance
Domestic processingExtractsValue Add
functional ingredientsRecognition Number/StandardRegulatory
exportHS · Pesticide Residue · Country of OriginGlobal RFQ
deliveryBuyer SpecContract
RepurchaseQuality, Price, Delivery TimeSupplier Score

Trade Dataset

item

v1.0 processing

Fresh Omija Fruit HSFuture official verification of the current HS-K
Dried Omija HSVerification by degree of processing and item description
Omija Powder HSVerification by composition and processing type
Omija Juice HSVerification based on whether it is fruit juice or mixed beverage
Omija Extract HSVerification of extract subclassification
Omija Concentrate HSVerification by actual composition
Korea's import volumeInput after official verification of raw data
Korean import valueInput after official verification of raw data
Korea's export volumeInput after official verification of raw data
Korea's export valueInput after official verification of raw data
major trading partnersKorea Customs Service Confirmation by Country of Origin and Destination
Customs clearance unit priceCalculated only within the same HS, Product, and Unit
QuarantineClassification by seedlings, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and processed products
FTAVerification by HS, Country of Destination, and Criteria of Origin
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Fresh OmijaVariety, Maturity, Color, Harvest DateFresh RFQ
Chilled OmijaStorage temperature and periodFresh Processor
Dried OmijaMoisture, Color, and Drying HistoryTea/Retail
Omija PowderParent Lot · Particle Size · MicroorganismsFood Ingredient
Sugared OmijaFruit/Sugar · Infusion PeriodCheong manufacturing
Omija SyrupFiltration, Sweetness, ColorCafe/Beverage
JuiceRaw Material Lot · Extraction YieldBeverage
Pureepulp contentFood Manufacturer
ExtractRaw materials, solvents, and concentrationIngredient
ConcentrateSolids and Concentrated DrainageB2B
Functional ExtractRecognition Number · Ingredient SpecificationHealth Functional Food
Fermented OmijaMicroorganisms and Fermentation ConditionsFermented Food
Beverage BaseExtract · Concentrate · FormulaCafe/OEM
Tea BlendRatio of dried fruit and other raw materialsPB
PomaceJuice extraction by-productsSeparate verification of potential for food and functional materials
Extract Residueextraction by-productsReview of feed, compost, and bio-utilization
Reject FruitDamage/OverripeSafety verification during food conversion

The complex extract of Hovenia dulcis fruit stems and Schisandra pomace disclosed on the Korea Food Safety Information System (KFSA) in 2025 demonstrates the potential for Schisandra pomace—a byproduct of Schisandra juicing and processing—to serve as a component of functional ingredients through a verified, specific manufacturing process. However, since this case involves a specific complex ingredient designated as No. 2025-18, general Schisandra pomace should not be regarded as a functional ingredient in its entirety. ( KFSA )

PRP — Product Research Profile

PRP

Key research questions

Fresh Omija PRPWhich varieties, days after flowering, and origins are suitable for fresh fruit and green fruit processing?
Dried Omija PRPHow drying conditions affect color, moisture, and shelf life
Sugared Omija PRPHow Fruit/Sugar and Aging Period Are Connected to Refreshment Quality
Juice PRPDo the raw material maturity, extraction yield, pH, and solids meet the Buyer Spec?
Extract PRPDo the raw material lot, solvent, concentration, and yield match the specifications?
Functional Ingredient PRPDo the manufacturing, ingredient, and recognition number of the MFDS individually recognized raw material match the actual batch?
Pomace PRPUnder what conditions can juicing and extraction by-products be converted into food or research raw materials?
Export PRPDoes it meet HS, pesticide residues, destination country food regulations, and Buyer Specs?
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Species·Variety·Farm·Flower Date·Harvest Date·Lot made mandatoryEssential Field Completion Rate
2Separation of Fresh·Dried·Sugared·Juice·Extract ProductsProduct identification rate
3Soil, weather, light, growth, flowering, and fruit set connectionField–Lot Connection Rate
4Video AI screening for overcoloration, maturity, and damageGrade Accuracy
5Prediction of optimal harvest time based on flowering dateHarvest Forecast
6Production volume forecastYield Forecast
7Pest and disease AI diagnosisEarly detection rate
8Data on fresh fruit refrigeration temperature and durationFresh Loss Rate
9Automatic recording of drying temperature, time, and moistureDrying Consistency
10Fruit→Dried Yield PredictionDry Yield Error
11Fruit→Juice Yield PredictionJuice Yield Error
12Extract/Concentrate Yield DataProcess Yield
13COA, pesticide residues, and microorganisms linkCertificate connection rate
14Runtime Verification of Recognized Standards for Functional IngredientsCompliance Rate
15Product–Buyer AI MatchRFQ → Sample Conversion Rate
16Price, Inventory, and Supply & Demand ForecastsForecast error
17Buyer Ratings & Repurchase LinkRepeat Order Rate
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Mixed Species · Variety MixVariety/raw material identity unknownScientific Name: Cultivar
Discontinuity of grave historyInsufficient tracking of mother plants/seeds to farmsPlanting Lot
Unsuitable growing sitePoor drainage, soil, and light conditionsSoil/Site
humidDamage to growth and roots due to poor drainageDrainage
Lack of lightPossibility of reduced ratio of flower buds and female flowersLight
Weather RiskEffects on flowering, fruit set, and diseasesClimate
pestsImpact of quantity, quality, and pesticide usePest/Spray
Flowering deviationDifficulty in predicting harvest timeFlowering Date
Harvest season concentrationShortage of labor and processing capacityHarvest Forecast
Maturity deviationQuality fluctuations of fresh and processed productsMaturity
Fresh fruit storageShort-term quality deterioration after harvestCold Storage
Drying deviationDifferences in moisture, color, and shelf lifeDrying
microorganismDried Fruits, Fruit Syrups, and Juice SafetyMicrobiology
pesticide residuesKey Points of Domestic and Export RFQsSpray·COA
Sugar Precipitation Formula DeviationDifferences in green quality, sweetness, and costFormula
Variation in juice extraction yieldChanges in processing costs by raw material and varietyJuice Yield
Variation in extraction yieldChanges in B2B Specs by Raw Material and ProcessExtract Yield
Confusion between general foods and functional ingredientsExpansion of individually recognized functional properties for regular SchisandraRegulatory Status
Confusion regarding the use of omija pomaceExtending specific recognized composite material cases to general by-productsBy-product Evidence
Mixed originsDistinction between domestic and imported productsOrigin
HS classification errorDifferent classifications for fresh fruit, dried fruit, fruit syrup, and extractsHS Mapping
Buyer Spec DiscrepancyThe requirements for fresh fruit, fruit extracts, tea, and health supplements are different.RFQ Spec
Repurchase not reflectedDelivery performance not linked to variety or farm evaluationBuyer Evaluation
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Schisandra seedling supplySpecies · Varieties · RegionsSeedling Producer, Quantity, Unit Price
Fresh Fruit SalesVariety, Origin, Expected HarvestFarm price, quantity, actual unit price
Fresh Fruit PurchaseMaturity, Standards, and UsesTarget quantity and price
Regular supplyFresh/Dried · CycleMonthly Volume and Contract Unit Price
contract farmingVariety/Processing PurposeFarms, Area, and Purchase Conditions
Dried SchisandraOrigin · Moisture · General GradeLot · COA · Unit Price
Omija syrup ingredientsFresh Fruit · Sugar PreservationSweetness, Quantity, Price
Schisandra powderOrigin · EntryParent Lot·COA
Tea ingredientsDried fruit and specificationsMoisture · Price
JuiceRaw Material Form · General SpecpH, Solids, Unit Price
ExtractRaw Material Lot · General SpecSolvent, Concentration, Yield
ConcentrateSolid content and usesConcentration ratio · Price
Functional extractsRecognition Number · General StandardCOA · Manufacturing Conditions · Contract
fermented productsProduct TypeFermentation process · Microorganisms
Dining Out & CafeRefreshment and Beverage BaseDelivery time · Actual unit price
HMR · ConfectioneryPowder · ConcentrateFormula
OEM·PBGreen tea, beverage, extractMOQ · Formula · Contract
exportProduct · Destination CountryHS · Quarantine · Price
Technology demonstrationHarvest forecasting, AI sorting, and dryingraw data
Research cooperationVariety · Cultivation · Extraction · FunctionalityIP · Exam materials
11. RFQ Request First

① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)

Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching

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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)

Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · Cultivation Site · Flowering–Harvesting · Fresh/Dried · Syrup · Juice · Extract · Functional Ingredient · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1Verification of official raw data by nationwide production, regional supply, HS code, import/export, and varietyexpected
v2.0Quality, processing, and PRP segmentation by Fresh, Dried, Sugared, Juice, Extract, Concentrate, and Pomaceexpected
v3.0Seedlings & Farms – Origin Distribution, Drying, Fruit Syrups, Beverages, Extraction Companies – Food, Health Functional Foods, Exports Buyer Verified Container Combinationexpected