Candy-Type MultiVita C365 Series Launched in China by Korean Confectionary Company L-GA Kids who are picky eaters can now enjoy a tasty treat supplementing their essential vitamin needs. L-GA, a renowned Korean premium chocolate specialist company is all set to launch a candy-type MultiVita C365 series in China. The product[Read More…]
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DNH receives reapproval for Xylitol health claim in Korea
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety concludes that daily consumption of 5-10 grams of XIVIA® xylitol helps reduce risk of dental caries occurrence The Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently re-approved the health claim that XIVIA® Xylitol, part of the DuPont™ Danisco® range of ingredients, reduces the[Read More…]
HanaroFarm uses selenium for crop cultivation technology
Selenium is an essential mineral designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). HanaroFarm, a member company of Born2Global Centre, recently succeeded in developing a new special crop cultivation technology. Since inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for successful startup ecosystem as the[Read More…]
StarKist expands Tuna Creations Pouch Line with Asian flavors
New Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang, BOLD Red Curry with Coconut and Ginger Sesame Are Now Available in market StarKist Co. that provides trusted, healthy, food products, has announced an addition of flavors to its line of Tuna Creations® single serve pouches: Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean[Read More…]
G+FLAS Life Sciences licenses DNA-free genome editing technologies
According to 2017 Global Seed Market Database, the global crop seed market size is anticipated to reach 118.5 billion dollars by 2022, with an average of 11.4% annual growth. G+FLAS, a CRISPR/Cas genome editing company in South Korea, announced that they licensed two patents regarding Non-GMO ways of plant genome[Read More…]
LG to unveil new craft beer system at CES 2019
Automated Process and Exclusive Technologies Deliver Total DIY Solution for Beer Enthusiasts. LG Electronics (LG) will debut a capsule-based craft beer making machine, LG HomeBrew, at CES 2019. A winner of a 2019 CES Innovation Award, the state-of-the-art device makes the brewing process incredibly easy thanks to its single-use capsules,[Read More…]
Lactic Acid Bacteria in Kimchi Reduce Cholesterol in Blood
Animal tests show an increased release of cholesterol in feces and secretion of bile acid in the small intestine. World Institute of Kimchi, which discovers and promotes kimchi’s scientific excellence, announces that the results of an animal test showed that lactic acid bacteria isolated from kimchi (a probiotic) significantly reduced[Read More…]
South Korea to use blockchain for beef supply management
The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. South Korea has announced a blockchain technology pilot aimed at tracking beef through the entire food supply chain. The pilot will be jointly undertaken by the Ministry of[Read More…]
CJ Cheiljedang to buy US firm Schwan’s
The transaction will include 80 percent of Schwan’s Company and specific subsidiaries that focus on foods sold in retail and grocery channels and food-service venues. Schwan’s Company, a leading U.S. food business, has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake of the company to CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ), of Seoul,[Read More…]
The Korea Ginseng Association’s regional festivals sees an increase in the participation of foreign tourists
At these festivals, the increased number of foreign tourists garnered attention, reflecting the influence of Hanryu and growing global interests in the Korean Ginseng. The Korea Ginseng Association reported that the annual October Korean Ginseng festivals, total 16 of them this year, are successfully being held across the nation. Among the[Read More…]
