lactic-acid-bacteria-in-kimchi-reduce-cholesterol-in-blood

November 27, 2018 | Korea

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,…
south-korea-to-use-blockchain-for-beef-supply-management

November 22, 2018 | Korea

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…
cj-cheiljedang-to-buy-us-firm-schwans

November 16, 2018 | Finance

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.…
the-korea-ginseng-associations-regional-festivals-sees-an-increase-in-the-participation-of-foreign-tourists

October 24, 2018 | Korea

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-korea-ginseng-association-announces-local-korean-ginseng-festivals-schedule

October 3, 2018 | Korea

The Korea Ginseng Association announces local Korean Ginseng festivals’ schedule

These annual local Ginseng festivals provide an exciting opportunity to try out Korean Ginseng inspired recipes and foods, along with variety of programs and cultural events. The Korea Ginseng Association…
korea-ginseng-association-certifies-korean-ginsengs-quality

September 10, 2018 | Korea

Korea Ginseng Association certifies Korean Ginseng’s quality

Korean Ginseng was proved in a research in 2002 done by the Chung-Ang University Ginseng Industrial Research Center to have higher levels of the six main active nutrients — G-Rb2,…
lotte-food-signs-agreement-with-spring-sheep-milk

August 16, 2018 | Company News

Lotte Food signs agreement with Spring Sheep Milk

Leading Korea food company Lotte Food Pasteur plans to introduce a new sheep milk product line for children, expecting to launch in 2019. Lotte Foods Co., Ltd. recently announced that…
sig-partners-with-seoul-dairy-to-launch-achimae-soymilk

August 14, 2018 | Company News

SIG partners with Seoul Dairy to launch Achimae Soymilk

It is the first product to be launched featuring SIG’s microwaveable packaging since it was introduced last month. SIG has partnered with South Korea’s Seoul Dairy Cooperative to launch Achimae…
a2-milk-signs-south-korean-distribution-deal

April 18, 2018 | Company News

a2 Milk signs South Korean distribution deal

This agreement gives Yuhan Corporation the right to promote and distribute a2MC’s branded products throughout South Korea. The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement…
i-mei-foods-signs-agreement-with-lohas-biotech

February 8, 2018 | Company News

I-Mei Foods signs agreement with Lohas Biotech

The agreement was signed and exchanged between I-Mei Foods General Manager Luis Ko and Lohas Biotech Chairman Jian Ming-ren. I-Mei Foods and Lohas Biotech jointly hosted a press conference in…