Yep has more than three decades of diverse leadership in food science, nutrition, and biotechnology across numerous consumer goods and food-related multinational businesses CJ Foods, a global leader in Korean, Asian and American cuisine, and the food business unit of CJ CheilJedang, announced the promotion of Dr Gregory Yep as its new chief[Read More…]
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Lotte Wellfood and Nestlé Korea terminate joint venture
The process is set to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026 Lotte Wellfood Co. and Nestlé SA have announced the termination of their joint venture, Lotte-Nestlé Korea. The process is set to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, ending their[Read More…]
Dongguk University researchers create clove-essential-oil-based Pickering emulsions
The researchers developed a sustainable emulsion using carbon quantum dots (CQDs), innovative solid particles derived from clove essential oil residue In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of scientists led by Jun-Won Kang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Dongguk University, has developed a novel Pickering[Read More…]
Thai mango exports up by 45%
South Korea has now surpassed Malaysia as the top importer, accounting for 62.2 per cent of the exports Thailand’s mango exports have surged significantly, driven by the global popularity of “Mango Sticky Rice.” In 2024, fresh mango exports from Thailand grew by 45.68 per cent, reaching a total value of[Read More…]
GEN Korean BBQ expands footprint in Texas
This Marks the Third location opening in 2025 signalling strong growth momentum for the Year GEN Restaurant Group, owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature grill-at-your-table experience, announced a new restaurant location in San Antonio, Texas, which opened on January 31, 2025.[Read More…]
South Korea’s fruits and vegetables dominate inflation list in 2024
This surge was due to low stock levels from 2023 Last year, South Korea experienced significant price increases in food items, particularly in fruits and vegetables, according to data from Statistics Korea. Among 458 items in the consumer price index, Asian pears recorded the largest price hike, soaring by 71.9[Read More…]
Korean seaweed leads global market with record growth
The export value of Korean gim surged by 25.8 per cent year-on-year, reaching a record high of $997 million in 2024 South Korea’s dried seaweed exports have experienced remarkable growth, driven by the popularity of Korean kimchi and ramyeon noodles. Dried seaweed, or ‘gim’ in Korean, has become a significant[Read More…]
South Korea’s meat market to surpass $7.66 Bn by 2030
Health and wellness trends are also shaping the South Korean meat market The “South Korea Meat Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The South Korean meat Market has experienced significant growth over recent years. Factors contributing to this robust growth include rising disposable incomes of[Read More…]
South Korea’s rice consumption hits record low in 2024
The food and beverage industry consumed 873,363 metric tons of rice in 2024, marking a 6.9 per cent increase from the previous year South Korea’s per capita rice consumption hit a record low in 2024, continuing a decades-long decline, according to government data. Statistics Korea reported that the average South[Read More…]
Kavalan launches Distiller’s Reserve collaboration with South Korea’s Jeju Island
The series is exclusively available at Jeju duty-free and features packaging inspired by Yilan’s iconic Snow Mountain range, Kavalan’s pure water source Kavalan Distillery unveiled The Distiller’s Reserve Series, an exclusive creation crafted for Jeju Island in collaboration with the Jeju Tourism Organization (Korea). This new series celebrates the harmony[Read More…]
